
16 Davie Circle, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Davie Woods · Orange County
Key Facts
Description
Investment Opportunity in One of Chapel Hill's Most Desirable Rental Corridors - Currently rented through July 28, 2026 at $3800 a month. Then July 28 2026-2027 for $3875. Positioned approximately one mile from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this property offers the combination investors seek most: a high-demand location, functional floor plan, and significant recent capital improvements that reduce near-term ownership costs. Located on Davie Circle, a well-established neighborhood with consistent demand from faculty, graduate students, medical professionals, and long-term residents, this property is strategically positioned to benefit from Chapel Hill's limited housing inventory and enduring rental market fundamentals. The versatile layout includes four bedrooms, creating multiple opportunities for maximizing rental income, accommodating work-from-home tenants, or supporting multi-generational living arrangements. The open design and abundant natural light enhance tenant appeal while supporting strong occupancy potential. Recent improvements provide a compelling deferred-maintenance story. Major updates include a screened porch and storage room addition (2016), roof replacement with skylight (2018), new deck (2019), water heater (2022), and HVAC heat pump system (2023). The kitchen has also been upgraded with quartz countertops, delivering the modern finishes today's tenants expect while minimizing future capital expenditures. Outdoor amenities further strengthen the property's rental profile. The screened porch, deck, and fully fenced private yard offer desirable lifestyle features that can support premium rents, improve tenant retention, and differentiate the asset from competing inventory near campus. For investors seeking immediate income potential, the property is move-in ready with no significant renovation bridge period required. The combination of location, flexible square footage, private outdoor space, and substantial system upgrades creates a well-positioned asset in one of North Carolina's most resilient university-driven housing markets. Strong location. Proven demand. Capital improvements already completed. A turnkey opportunity for investors focused on long-term appreciation, stable occupancy, and reduced maintenance exposure.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bungalow
Year Built
1978
Living Area
1,886.2 sq ft
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Days on Market
44
MLS® Listing#
10171683
Property Features
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Fireplace
Basement
Parking
Laundry
Patio
Fencing
Lot Features
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Rooms
- 3.0 x 3.0Upper
- 8.0 x 8.0Upper
- 7.0 x 7.0Upper
- 6.0 x 12.0Upper
- Bedroom 213.7 x 14.7Lower
- Bedroom 311.0 x 14.0Upper
- Bedroom 49.8 x 11.6Upper
- Dining Room7.0 x 10.0Upper
- Family Room16.6 x 18.3Upper
- Kitchen8.4 x 10.6Upper
- Master Bedroom13.0 x 13.6Lower
Schools
- Elementary:
- Chapel Hill Carrboro - Frank Porter Graham Dual La
- Middle:
- Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
- High:
- Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High Schoo
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$8,398
Tax year 2025
Assessed Value
$623,500
Parcel Number
9788888848
Directions
From downtown Chapel Hill, take E Franklin St. Turn right onto Davie Circle and continue around the one-way loop. The home will be on the right at 16 Davie Cir.
Affordability Calculator
$135,000
Estimated monthly payment
$3,593/mo
Principal $540,000 · Est. interest $753,348 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Chapel Hill, NC
- $628,834
- Median Listing Price
- 66
- Median Days on Market
- 2,316
- Median Sq Ft
- $269
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 771
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 7% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 33% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Chapel Hill, NC.
Location
Points of Interest in Chapel Hill, NC
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Nearby Schools
Preschool at the Chapel of the Cross
School · 0.7 mi away
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
School · 1.0 mi away
UNC Visitors Center
School · 1.0 mi away
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Binkley Preschool
School · 1.0 mi away
Estes Hills Elementary
Elementary · 1.3 mi away
Guy B Phillips Middle School
Secondary · 1.4 mi away
Northside Elementary School
Elementary · 1.5 mi away
Montessori Academy of Chapel Hill
Elementary · 1.5 mi away
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Secondary · 1.5 mi away
Montessori Day School
Elementary · 1.5 mi away
Learning Expressions
School · 1.6 mi away
Ephesus Road Elementary
Elementary · 1.6 mi away
Rashkis Elementary School
Elementary · 1.7 mi away
Carrboro Early School
Elementary · 1.8 mi away
Spanish for Fun Academy
School · 1.8 mi away
Public School Foundation
School · 2.0 mi away
Phoenix Academy High
School · 2.0 mi away
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
School · 2.0 mi away
Goddard School
School · 2.2 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Compass -- Raleigh - 9197266548
Last Updated: 2026-06-03

















