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729 E Franklin Street

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

6 beds
7 baths
5,586 sqft
~1 acre lot
$707 per sqft
1922 build
– on site

Rarely available, The Greenlaw House, a stunning, historic estate built in 1922 for Edwin Greenlaw, namesake of UNC's Greenlaw Hall. Designed by Arthur Nash, whose major works include the Carolina Inn, Wilson Library, and Venable Hall, among many other campus buildings contributing to UNC Chapel Hill's reputation as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the US. The current owners and their architect retained the beautiful architectural details, but added the modern updates and features selective buyers require when . This impressive property now boasts 5586 sq.ft., 4/5 BR's and 4.5 BA's in the main house & includes a large gourmet kitchen, luxurious owner's suite, spacious rooms ideal for entertaining on the main floor, five fireplaces, screened porch, pool with 40'x 19'5' bluestone patio, grilling deck, fire pit, wine cellar, detached garage (with a beautiful exercise room and pool bath), plus an open concept guest house (built in 2001). Total Living Area - 6768 sq.ft. and almost an acre of professionally landscaped front and backyards. It's perfect!

Listing courtesy of TMLS / Keller Williams Realty United

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 4, 2024 •

MLS# 2510777 —

The Building

Year Built:

1922
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Structure Type:

Site Built
Direction Faces:

Southeast
Roof:

Shingle
Levels:

Three Or More
Basement:

Yes
Basement:

Concrete
Foundation Details:

Brick/Mortar
Window Features:

Blinds
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered
Accessibility Features:

Standby Generator
Green Energy Efficient:

Lighting
Building Area Total:

5586
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

5346
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area:

240
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

15
Interior Features:

Bookcases
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

5
Fireplace Features:

Bedroom
Laundry Features:

Laundry Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

5586
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

Franklin St. between The Glen and Park Pl. Enter shared driveway between 729 and 733 E Franklin and turn on the circular drive and under the porte-cochère to the front door.
Latitude:

35.917694
Longitude:

-79.041747
Coordinates:

-79.041747, 35.917694

The Property

Parcel Number:

9788785857
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Front Yard
Lot Size Acres:

0.9
Lot Size Area:

39204
Lot Size Dimensions:

187 x 341 x 73 x 275
Lot Size SqFt:

39204
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Zoning:

R-1
Exterior Features:

Balcony
Other Structures:

Garage(s)
Fencing:

Back Yard
Horse:

false
Green Water Conservation:

Low-Flow Fixtures

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

34462.8

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6

Baths

Total Baths:

6.5
Total Baths:

6.5
Total Baths:

7
Full Baths:

6
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

http://729efranklinstreet.com/cp/
Special Listing Conditions:

Trust
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.50

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Bar Fridge

Schools

Elementary School:

CH/Carrboro - Northside
Middle Or Junior School:

CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
High School:

CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Not in a Subdivision
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Historical Area
Pool Private:

true
Pool Features:

In Ground
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Attached
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

4

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$3,950,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$21,151
Taxes	$2,871
Insurance	$1,086
Utilities	$268 See report
Total	$25,376/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/15/24 Mar 15, 2024	Price Changed	TMLS	$3,950,000	-7.1%
5/17/23 May 17, 2023	Listed / Active	TMLS	$4,250,000
5/14/23 May 14, 2023	Delisted / Withdrawn	TMLS	$4,250,000	218.4% (36.5% / YR)

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This house located in Davie Circle, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 is currently for sale for $3,950,000. 729 E Franklin Street is a 5,586 square foot house with 6 beds and 7 baths that has been on Estately for 357 days. 729 E Franklin Street is in the Davie Circle neighborhood of Chapel Hill and has a WalkScore® of 28, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Northside Elementary School, Phillips Middle School, and East Chapel Hill High School.

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