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516 E Franklin Street

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

5 beds
6 baths
4,511 sqft
16,117 sqft lot
$410 per sqft
1886 build
– on site

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The W. S. Roberson House (circa 1886) is a two-story, clipped-side-gabled house with Colonial Revival and Craftsman-style features. RARE property on Franklin St with 3 CAR GARAGE. Located in Chapel Hill's sought-after historic district, this beautiful home is steps from UNC's campus. It is situated downtown on Franklin Street, the town's dining, nightlife, and social hub. Old-town charm and modern luxury combine to make this home a must-see. Space over garage nicely finished for play room or In-Law Suite

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Carolina Realty of Chapel Hill

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MLS# 2239647 —

The Building

Year Built:

1886
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Structure Type:

Site Built
Levels:

Two
Basement:

No
Basement:

Crawl Space
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Building Area Total:

4511
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

4511
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Central Vacuum
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Bedroom
Laundry Features:

Main Level

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4511
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

From downtown Chapel Hill, travel east on East Franklin Street. Home is on the right between Battle Lane and S Boundary Street.
Latitude:

35.916261
Longitude:

-79.046518
Coordinates:

-79.046518, 35.916261

The Property

Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Garden
Lot Size Acres:

0.37
Lot Size Area:

16117.2
Lot Size Dimensions:

Irregular
Lot Size SqFt:

16117.2
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

19378

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

5.5
Total Baths:

5.5
Total Baths:

6
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

CH/Carrboro - Northside
Middle Or Junior School:

CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
High School:

CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Historic District
Community Features:

Historical Area
Pool Private:

false
Association:

false
Association Fee Includes:

Unknown

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

3
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Driveway

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Utility Costs

$248/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/4/20 Sep 4, 2020	Sold	DMLS	$1,850,000

House Sold on 9/4/2020

$1,850,000

Listing provided by broker:

Cowan Griffin

Carolina Realty of Chapel Hill

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516 E Franklin Street

Chapel Hill, NC 27514