1753 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Chapel Hill
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1753 Old Lystra Road,Chapel Hill, NC 27517
$275,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,355 sq. ft.
  • Multi-family
  • Active
Listed by: melissa villeda
Office: compass -- chapel hill - durham
MLS#:10178618
Source:RD

Price summary

  • Price:$275,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$202.95

About this home

Land opportunity featuring a 1950s cottage on a coveted Orange County road within the Chapel Hill School District with established luxury homes nearby. This property is zoned RLD-1 within the joint city/county planning jurisdiction. Owned by one family for generations, the rear cottage was rented over the years and served as a peaceful retreat for a writer inspired by the surrounding woodland views. Woods border the property to both the front and rear, creating a private, natural setting. The seller is a co-owner and has not occupied the property. Property requires substantial rehabilitation and is being sold as-is. Use caution when touring, as the storage shed has a partially collapsed roof and conditions throughout the property may present safety hazards. The property is served by a private well and septic system. An additional approximately one-half-acre parcel (Unit RR) is expected to be offered separately soon. Buyers wishing to purchase both parcels are encouraged to include...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1952
  • Subdivision & Development:Not in a Subdivision
  • Listing ID #:10178618
  • Added:47 day(s) ago
  • Updated:August 24, 2026 at 03:42 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:1
  • Flooring:Laminate
  • Living area:1,355 sq. ft.

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:See Remarks
  • Year built:1952
  • Building area:1,355 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.5 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Craftsman
  • Levels:Two

Schools

  • High school:Chapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro High School
  • Middle school:Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
  • Elementary school:Chapel Hill Carrboro - Mary Scroggs Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Well
  • Sewer:Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$275,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$202.95
  • Tax amount:$2,447
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