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$850,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,600 Sq. Ft.
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Rare opportunity in Chatham County! Discover unmatched privacy and natural beauty with this 16± acre estate featuring wooded trails, streams, and a landscaped yard-all just steps from Briar Chapel and minutes from Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, UNC, and Duke. At the heart of the property is a charming farmhouse-style home on 5.4 acres, flanked by two additional wooded lots for a total of 16± acres of serenity. Offering 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a cozy wood-burning stove, this home blends comfort with endless potential. A private office upstairs makes working from home a breeze. Step outside and enjoy the peaceful setting: meander along wooded trails, gather around the stream, or simply relax on the porch while listening to the sounds of nature. Whether you envision a family home, a retirement retreat, or an adventure-filled homestead, this property offers the space and seclusion to bring your dreams to life. Conveniently close to shopping, dining, and medical facilities while still feeling worlds away, this one-of-a-kind property combines quiet seclusion with everyday convenience. Home is being sold AS IS. Schedule your private tour today and experience the charm of this unique estate! Private drive-please, no drive-by's.

Full Property Details for 540 Patterson Dr

General

  • Price: $850,000
  • Taxes: $5,055
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10122328
  • Updated: 12/9/2025
  • Added to Site: 124 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 12
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Storage, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wired for Data
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Water Purifier
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, See Remarks

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, See Remarks

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch

Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Private, Unpaved

Location

  • County: Chatham
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: From 15-501, turn on Manns Chapel Road. Then travel 7/10th of a mile. Turn left on Patterson Drive (white fence with Carolina Blue end caps located at the gravel driveway). Follow the FOR SALE signs to the end of the gravel road.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Chatham - Chatham Grove
  • Middle School: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard
  • High School: Chatham - Seaforth

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump, Hot Water, Wood Stove

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Private, Well
  • Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Septic Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, HardiPlank Type, See Remarks
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Metal
  • Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Drive-In Doors: French Doors
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 2600
  • Square Feet: 2,600
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,600 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1990

Lot Features

  • Property View: Trees/Woods
  • Frontage: Easement, Private Road
  • Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Corners Marked, Flag Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, Secluded, Sloped, Subdivided, Views, Wooded, See Remarks

Horse Property

  • Horse Property: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $5,055.17

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Trust
  • Property ID: 645340006453500064536
  • Lot Number: 789

Listed by TD Realty, LaTanya D Davis (919) 201-3074

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  • LaTanya D Davis

    TD Realty

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Schools serving 540 Patterson Dr

School District:Chatham County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
185 Granite Mill Boulevard, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
6-81.5 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 540 Patterson Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/09/2025
Price Reduced
$850,000
-10.53%
MLS
9/17/2025
Listed
$950,000
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Tax History for 540 Patterson Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,172
30%
$137,436
30%
2024
$903
5%
$105,916
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2023
$861
4%
$105,915
—
2022
$830
14%
$105,954
—
2018
$729
—
$105,954
6%
2018
$729
—
$99,742
—
2017
$729
9%
$99,742
10%
2016
$668
-14%
$90,675
-9%
2019
$776
18%
$99,742
10%
2015
$657
2%
$90,675
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2013
$644
—
$90,675
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Listed by TD Realty, LaTanya D Davis (919) 201-3074

540 Patterson Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (MLS# 10122328) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 540 Patterson Drive is currently listed for $850,000 and was received on September 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 540 Patterson Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chapel Hill? You can browse all Chapel Hill real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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