Some homes offer space. This one offers possibilities. Set on a large corner lot in Cates Farm, this distinctive home pairs beautifully updated living spaces with a separate professional recording studio by acclaimed designer, Wes Lachot. The kitchen features a large island, open shelving and newer appliances. A main-level bedroom with a nearby full bath is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a private office or simply planning ahead. Upstairs, the primary suite feels especially elevated, with a floating double vanity, oversized glass shower with rain shower head and glossy teal herringbone tile that gives the bath a boutique-hotel feel. Indoor living extends outside to a sunroom, huge deck and private fenced backyard. The detached recording studio is a true showpiece and a dream for musicians, producers and content creators. Keep it as a serious recording studio, create a screening room, build the ultimate office or give guests, teens, artists or collaborators a world of their own. A full unfinished basement below the studio adds room for storage, workshop space or whatever comes next. Meticulously maintained, the home also features refinished hardwoods and a sealed crawlspace. Just 5 minutes from downtown, the location keeps Carrboro's energy close at handthe ArtsCenter, farmers market, Weaver Street, Cat's Cradle, local restaurants and shops. McDougle Elementary/Middle "walk" zones with access to miles of Carolina North trails nearby. With rare space to live, gather, create and grow, this is more than a beautiful home. It is a home with a second life built in.
| MLS # | 10174886 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $16 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Year | 1995 |
| Days On Site | 134 |
| Listing Provided By | Inhabit Real Estate | Shelby Bishop |
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 5 Total |
| SQ Feet | 3,510 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.61 |
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Separate Shower, Smart Light(s), Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | No |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace Features | Gas, Living Room |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Laundry Features | In Hall, Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level |
| Rooms Total | 20 |
| Exterior Features | Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation Details | Crawlspace |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared, Private |
| Construction Materials | Fiber Cement, Stone Veneer, Synthetic Stucco, Unknown |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Porch |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Additional Parking, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Parking Pad |
| Other Parking | 4 |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
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| Tax Assessed Value | 1051500 |
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| Tax Legal Description | 67 Ph 1 Cates Farm P70/74 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Orange |
| City | Chapel Hill |
| Zip Code | 27516 |
| Area | Orange |
| Community Name | Cates Farm |
| School District | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Chapel Hi |
| Elementary School | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Charles a |
| High School | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Chapel Hi |
| Listing VS Median (in Cates Farm) | |
Price: $995,000 low | high Med: $995,000 sqft: 3,510 low | high Med: 3,510 $ / sqft: $283 low | high Med: $283 On site: 134 low | high Med: 134 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Orange |
| City | Chapel Hill |
| Zip Code | 27516 |
| Area | Orange |
| Community Name | Cates Farm |
| School District | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Chapel Hi |
| Elementary School | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Charles a |
| High School | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Chapel Hi |
| Listing VS Median (in Cates Farm) | |
Price: $995,000 low | high Med: $995,000 sqft: 3,510 low | high Med: 3,510 $ / sqft: $283 low | high Med: $283 On site: 134 low | high Med: 134 | |