Nestled in the heart of the sought-after Lake Forest community, this private, updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers 2,607 sq ft of light-filled living space across three levels. Built in 1967 on a 0.68-acre wooded lot, it blends timeless charm with modern updates "” and sits in the award-winning Chapel Hill Schools district. A short walk away is the neighborhood's crown jewel: 47-acre Eastwood Lake, a private amenity reserved exclusively for Lake Forest residents. This rare, resident-only lake access is a defining feature of the community and one of the many reasons homes here are so highly sought after. Step onto the inviting covered front porch and into a thoughtfully designed floor plan with seamless flow between living spaces. The warm family room features custom built-ins and opens directly to a stunning screened porch and adjoining 16×20 deck "” ideal for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty. A formal dining room connects to the updated kitchen, complete with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast area. The main level includes a flexible bedroom, perfect for guests or a home office, plus a formal foyer and convenient laundry area. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite (18.3×14) offers a walk-in closet and a private bath, accompanied by three additional bedrooms. The walk-out lower level provides exceptional versatility "” ideal as a recreation room, media space, or home gym "” with a large 10×23 den, built-ins, a WIC, and access to a covered 14×17 deck overlooking the private, fenced backyard. Additional features include an 11-room layout, a 7×11 shed, and an unfinished basement with expansion potential. Just a short stroll to the exclusive, resident-only Eastwood Lake and moments from shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this home offers a rare combination of privacy and convenience in one of Chapel Hill's most desirable neighborhoods.
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DAYS ON MARKET
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141
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LAST UPDATED
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8/25/2026
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TRACT
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Lake Forest
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YEAR BUILT
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1967
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COUNTY
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Orange
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STATUS
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Active
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PROPERTY TYPE(S)
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Single Family
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| Elementary School |
Chapel Hill Carrboro - Estes Hills Elementary Scho |
| Jr. High School |
Chapel Hill Carrboro - Guy B Phillips Middle Schoo |
| High School |
Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High Schoo |
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Prior to Jun 4, '26
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$1,099,000
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Jun 4, '26 - Jul 8, '26 |
$1,050,000
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Jul 8, '26 - Aug 25, '26 |
$998,000
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| Aug 25, '26 - Today |
$960,000 |
| AIR |
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| APPLIANCES |
Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer |
| BASEMENT |
Concrete, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Brick, Masonite |
| EXTERIOR |
Private Yard, Storage |
| FIREPLACE |
Yes |
| HEAT |
Forced Air |
| HOA DUES |
750 |
| INTERIOR |
Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Chandelier, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| LOT |
0.68 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Corner Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Many Trees, Wooded |
| LOT DIMENSIONS |
29620.8 |
| PARKING |
Concrete, Driveway, Parking Pad |
| SEWER |
Public Sewer |
| STORIES |
Split/Multi Level |
| STYLE |
Traditional |
| SUBDIVISION |
Lake Forest |
| TAXES |
11781.59 |
| UTILITIES |
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected |
| VIEW |
Yes |
| WATER |
Public |
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