311 Old Forest Creek Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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$1,035,000

A Goforth Original, Thoughtfully Reimagined Built by local legend JP Goforth, this home carries the kind of craftsmanship and character that only comes from someone who truly knew how to build for this community. The current owners have honored that legacy while bringing the home in line with today's most… Read More discerning buyers and the result is something special. The welcome begins before you even reach the front door. Professionally landscaped grounds offer low-maintenance beauty with blooms and greenery that carry through every season. Out back, a fully fenced yard becomes your private retreat that includes a covered porch with a porch swing, a screened-in porch, a generous stone patio, and a firepit make this a space you'll actually live in, rain or shine, spring through winter. Step inside and you're greeted by rich hardwood floors that flow seamlessly through the main level, up the stairs, and across the entire second floor. To the right, the living room fills with natural light from windows on two sides, and its thoughtfully placed doors allow it to serve equally well as a home office, media room, or formal gathering space -- whatever your life calls for. The main level powder room has been fully refreshed, and the adjacent laundry room earns its keep with an abundance of custom built-in cabinetry. A convenient exterior door connects this space directly to the screened porch and backyard. Then there's the kitchen and it genuinely stops people in their tracks. A complete remodel brought custom cabinetry, stunning Quartzite countertops and island, and a suite of top-tier stainless steel appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, double oven with convection microwave, and warming drawer. An oversized window was added specifically to frame the backyard views. A dedicated coffee bar, beverage refrigerator, and generous pantry cabinetry complete a space that works as hard as it looks beautiful. The wall between the kitchen and family room was opened to create that easy, connected flow so whoever is in the kitchen is never out of the conversation, and the warmth of the fireplace reaches both rooms at once. Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms have been freshened with new paint, updated light fixtures, and new door hardware. The primary suite's bathroom is a true sanctuary: a double-sink vanity, a luxurious steam shower, and a new window that bathes the room in natural light. The hall bathroom has also been fully updated with clean, neutral finishes that feel fresh and timeless. The lower level adds real flexibility -- a bonus room, a full bathroom, and an exterior egress door make it ideal for guests, a home office, a gym, or whatever your household needs. And then there's the neighborhood. Old-growth trees, top-rated Chapel Hill schools, and a location that puts the YMCA, UNC, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, the library, parks, great dining, and I-40 within easy reach, this is a home that makes everyday life feel effortlessly good. Read Less

Courtesy of Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc., Lynn Marie Roeder.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 29, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,993

Lot Size

0.41 Acres

Year Built

1983

MLS Number

10170433

30 Days Snapshot Of 27514

$493k

+27%

(avg) sold price

-50%

homes sold

+20%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Frontage Type: "City Street", Road Surface Type: "Asphalt"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Bar Fridge", "Built-In Electric Oven", "Built-In Refrigerator", "Convection Oven", "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Down Draft", "Dryer", "Exhaust Fan", "Microwave", "Plumbed For Ice Maker", "Range Hood", "Refrigerator", "Stainless Steel Appliance(s)", "Vented Exhaust Fan", "Oven", "Washer", "Water Heater", "Wine Refrigerator"

Basement

Basement: "Block", "Crawl Space", "Exterior Entry", "Finished", "Heated", "Interior Entry", "Partial", "Sump Pump", "Walk-Out Access", "Walk-Up Access"

Building

Building Area Total: 2993, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: "HardiPlank Type", Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 2993, Other Structures: "None", Structure Type: "House", Year Built: 1983

Community

Community Features: Other

Cooling

Cooling: "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Central Air", "Dual", "Multi Units", "Zoned", Cooling Included

Doors

Features: "French Doors"

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Fenced Yard", "Fire Pit", "Lighting", "Rain Gutters", "Smart Camera(s)/Recording"

Fence

Fencing: "Back Yard", "Fenced", "Gate"

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included, Features: "Family Room", "Wood Burning"

Floors

Flooring: "Carpet", "Hardwood", "Tile", "Wood"

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Block"

Garage

2 garage spaces, Garage Included

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", "Gas Pack", "Heat Pump", Heating Included

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $76, Association Amenities: "Other", Association Fee Frequency: Annually, Association Available

Interior Features

Interior Features: "Bathtub/Shower Combination", "Bookcases", "Breakfast Bar", "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Crown Molding", "Double Vanity", "Dual Closets", "Eat-in Kitchen", "Entrance Foyer", "High Speed Internet", "Kitchen Island", "Pantry", "Radon Mitigation", "Separate Shower", "Shower Only", "Walk-In Shower"

Laundry

Features: "Electric Dryer Hookup", "Inside", "Laundry Room", "Main Level", "Washer Hookup"

Lot

Lot Features: "Back Yard", "City Lot", "Front Yard", "Level", "Wooded", Lot Size Acres: 0.41, Lot Size Area: 17859.6, Lot Size Square Feet: 17859.6, Lot Size Units: Square Feet, Parcel Number: 9789473832

Parking

Open Parking

Pool

Pool Features: "None"

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: "Trees/Woods", Zoning: R-1

Roof

Roof: "Shingle"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Spa

Spa Features: "None"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 10804

Utilities

Utilities: "Electricity Connected", "Natural Gas Connected", "Sewer Connected", "Underground Utilities", Water Source: "Public"

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