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117 Carolina Forest Road

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

5 beds
5 baths
4,608 sqft
~5 acre lot
$279 per sqft
1975 build
– on site

Elegant, JP Goforth custom-built, home in Carolina Forest on 5.36 gorgeous acres in the CHCCS school district! Single-owner, five bedroom estate with main level primary, hardwood floors on both levels, 4-car garage big enough to include a workshop, and huge outbuilding that was once a horse barn...so many possibilities for this extra space. Yes, horses are welcome in Carolina Forest! Follow the gracious, curving driveway to this quintessentially southern home featuring double front porches and extensive rear decking overlooking pastoral backyard surrounded by forest. Thoughtfully designed landscaping, raised garden beds, and mature plantings abound. Main-level primary and bath added in 2006 with all permits. Partially finished, walk-out basement offers fabulous a opportunity to update into additional bedroom, rec room, and kitchen. Soak in the surrounding natural beauty and tranquility of this special property within an easy drive to schools, entertainment, shopping, and all the best of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Please find the home seller's detailed personal statement about this home and life growing up at 117 Carolina Forest included in the MLS uploaded documents. Such a dwelling on land like this is rare in our market. Come see for yourself!

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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MLS# 10096875 —

The Building

Building Name:

Jp Goforth
Year Built:

1975
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Fiber Cement
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Structure Type:

Site Built
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Block
Stories:

2
Levels:

Two
Basement:

true
Basement:

Partially Finished
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

4608.6
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

3727
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area:

881.6
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

14
Interior Features:

Master Downstairs
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4608.6
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Directions:

From Carrboro: Jones Ferry Rd to Carolina Forest Rd. Home is on the left.
Latitude:

35.878437
Longitude:

-79.128433
Coordinates:

-79.128433, 35.878437

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Back Yard
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

9767149693
Lot Size Acres:

5.36
Lot Size Area:

5.36
Lot Size SqFt:

233481.6
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Exterior Features:

Private Yard
Other Structures:

Garage(s)
View:

true
View:

Garden
Horse:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

1001.03

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Total Baths:

4
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

http://pfretour.com/mls/101275
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Septic Connected
Sewer:

Septic Tank
Water Source:

Private

Schools

Elementary School:

CH/Carrboro - McDougle
Middle Or Junior School:

CH/Carrboro - McDougle
High School:

CH/Carrboro - Chapel Hill

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Carolina Forest
Association:

false
Pool Private:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

4
Attached Garage:

false
Parking Features:

Circular Driveway
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

6

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,290,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,907
Taxes	$83
Insurance	$354
Utilities	$234 See report
Total	$7,578/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/21/25 May 21, 2025	Pending	DMLS	$1,290,000
5/16/25 May 16, 2025	Listed / Active	DMLS	$1,290,000

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This house located in NC 27516 is currently pending sale for $1,290,000. 117 Carolina Forest Road is a 4,608 square foot house with 5 beds and 5 baths that has been on Estately for 20 days. This house is in the attendance area of Chapel Hill High School, Mcdougle Elementary School, and Mcdougle Middle School.

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