520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- $1,092,503
- 2
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,000
- SqFt
Seller Representative Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Buyer Representative
- Sold Price
- $1,092,503
- List Price
- $1,225,000
- Closing Date
- Jul 01, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 10162400
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full-baths
- 2
- Half-baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,000
- Lot Size
- 10,019
- Subdivision
- Historic District
- Year Built
- 1920
- Acres
- 0.23
Property Description
Live large in the cozy Roberson Cottage, just two blocks from UNC! This adorable home was renovated by the current owner, with updated kitchen and baths, refreshed pine paneling, hardwood floors, custom built-in closet and cabinetry and more. Sit on the front porch in the swing and relax. Enjoy entertaining guests in the living room with a fireplace or share a meal in the dining alcove. A loft and room above provide extra sleeping or storage space. The lower level features a separate entrance, full bath and space for a kitchenette. It is the second bedroom in the house and could be guest quarters or a rental apartment as you desire. There was formerly an internal spiral staircase connecting the main level with the lower level. An elevator could potentially be installed between the main and lower levels. Ask listing agent for more information. The home is located in the East Franklin-Rosemary historic district. Potential additions or exterior changes would need to be approved by the Chapel Hill Historic District Com. A short stroll brings you to the UNC campus or to the center of downtown Chapel Hill. ''Nothing could be finer than to be this close to Carolina in the morning!'' New steps constructed to backyard. Estimates obtained for deck repair but seller elected to wait in the event a buyer wanted to reconfigure the deck or add on.. House was recently measured. Loft is 466 sf but is not counted in square footage. Tax records square footage differs from current measurements. Floor plans and sketch are in Documents. Some furnishings may convey with acceptable offer.
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Additional Information
- Style
- Cottage, Historic Antique
- Foundation
- Block, Crawl Space
- Interior Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fans, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Primary Downstairs, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings
- Accessibility Features
- Accessible Central Living Area
- Exterior Features
- Garden, Rain Gutters
- Elementary School
- Chapel Hill Carrboro - Glenwood Elementary School
- Middle School
- Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
- High School
- Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
- Water
- Public
- Basement
- Apartment, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Partial, Storage Space, Walkout, Heated
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Plank, Tile
- Roof
- Fiberglass, Shingle
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
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