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996 Cleland Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

The Oaks · Orange County

Key Facts

4Beds
4Baths
2,885Sq Ft
1980Year Built

Description

A rare opportunity awaits under $1 million in The Oaks, Chapel Hill's highly sought-after country club neighborhood! Exquisitely reimagined and lovingly maintained, this Goforth custom contemporary is a true statement home. The tone is set the moment you step into the welcoming foyer, where crab orchard stone flooring introduces the home's distinctive architecture, clean lines, and walls of windows that invite the outside in. Entertaining is effortless in the expansive family room, anchored by a cozy gas-log fireplace and custom built-ins. Just beyond, the dining room commands attention with a designer chandelier, vaulted ceilings, and dramatic windows framing serene, tree-lined views. At the heart of the home is a beautifully renovated kitchen that is as functional as it is stylish. Boasting quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and an elite appliance package--including a KitchenAid range, Thermador microwave, and Bosch dishwasher--it flows seamlessly into a sunlit breakfast room. Whether you're heading to the dedicated home office or mixing a drink at the serving bar, the layout is designed for modern living. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a luxurious private sanctuary, complete with striking vaulted ceilings and a beautifully appointed spa bath featuring a soaking tub and separate shower. Every bedroom in this home is thoughtfully designed, including two additional upstairs ensuites and a private main-level guest suite with its own deck. In addition to the numerous interior updates, the home also has had these recent updates: exterior trim/board & batten work, exterior paint, one new water heater, new ac - all in 2024, and new roof around 2020. Hoping for a main-level primary? You're in luck! The current owners have already worked with an architect and secured approved permits from the Town of Chapel Hill to convert the main-level guest suite into a stunning primary wing. The plans are ready to go! Outside, enjoy gracious outdoor living with a covered porch, a generous deck overlooking the fenced backyard, and curated landscaping. Complete with a two-car porte-cochere, circular drive, and versatile lower-level workshop space, this home truly has it all. Districted to acclaimed East Chapel Hill High School and located just a short walk from the Country Club, you are only minutes from UNC, Meadowmont, and downtown. Enjoy refined living in one of Chapel Hill's most coveted communities.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Structure Type

House

Year Built

1980

Living Area

2,885 sq ft

Parking Spaces

6

Days on Market

93

MLS® Listing#

10160111

Property Features

Interior

BarBookcasesBuilt-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Double VanityEntrance FoyerHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanRecessed LightingSoaking TubStorageVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior

GardenRain Gutters

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalElectric Water HeaterGas RangeMicrowavePlumbed For Ice MakerStainless Steel Appliance(s)Water Heater

Cooling

Central AirElectric

Heating

CentralForced AirNatural Gas

Flooring

BrickCarpetHardwoodVinylStoneTile

Fireplace

Family RoomGasGas Log

Basement

Crawl SpaceDaylightExterior EntryInterior EntryPartialUnfinishedWalk-Out AccessOther

Parking

AsphaltAttachedCarportCircular DrivewayCoveredDrivewayPaved

Laundry

Electric Dryer HookupInsideLaundry RoomMain LevelSinkWasher Hookup

Patio

CoveredDeckFront PorchPatio

Fencing

Back YardFencedGatePartial

Lot Features

Back YardCorner LotFront YardLandscapedMany TreesNear Golf Course

Construction

Board & Batten SidingLap SidingWood Siding

Foundation

CombinationSee Remarks

Roof

Shingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • 12.0 x 13.0Main
  • 24.0 x 11.0Main
  • 11.0 x 8.0Main
  • 12.0 x 22.0Main
  • 15.2 x 13.7Main
  • 5.0 x 10.0Main
  • 22.0 x 26.5Lower
  • 7.0 x 15.5Main
  • Bedroom 210.0 x 12.0Second
  • Bedroom 317.0 x 12.0Second
  • Bedroom 421.8 x 14.0Main
  • Dining Room10.7 x 10.6Main
  • Family Room14.0 x 22.6Main
  • Kitchen12.0 x 7.0Main
  • Laundry10.0 x 6.8Main
  • Master Bedroom14.2 x 15.4Second
  • Office11.5 x 10.2Main
  • Utility Room6.5 x 16.5Lower

Schools

Elementary:
Chapel Hill Carrboro - Mel and Zora Rashkis Elemen
Middle:
Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
High:
Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High Schoo

Financial Details

HOA

$50 / Annually

Annual Taxes

$12,094

Tax year 2025

Assessed Value

$910,800

Parcel Number

9798499108

Directions

Hwy 54 toward Chapel Hill, right on Burning Tree into The Oaks, left on Cleland, house will be on the left at the corner of Whitley and Cleland

Affordability Calculator

$194,400

Estimated monthly payment

$5,173/mo

Principal $777,600 · Est. interest $1,084,821 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Chapel Hill, NC

$629,299
Median Listing Price
67
Median Days on Market
2,315
Median Sq Ft
$269
Median Price / Sq Ft
748
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 54% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 25% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Chapel Hill, NC.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Rashkis Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Binkley Preschool

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Ephesus Road Elementary

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Montessori Day School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • North Carolina High School Athletic Association

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • St. Thomas More Catholic Church

    School · 1.3 mi away

  • Primrose Schools

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Montessori Community School

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Creekside Pta

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Preschool at the Chapel of the Cross

    School · 1.9 mi away

  • Estes Hills Elementary

    Elementary · 1.9 mi away

  • Guy B Phillips Middle School

    Secondary · 2.1 mi away

  • UNC Visitors Center

    School · 2.1 mi away

  • English Learning Institute

    School · 2.2 mi away

  • Montessori Academy of Chapel Hill

    Elementary · 2.3 mi away

  • Northside Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.6 mi away

  • Spanish for Fun Academy

    School · 2.7 mi away

  • Learning Expressions

    School · 2.7 mi away

  • Sherwood Githens Middle

    Secondary · 2.8 mi away

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