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Property Description
Lovely on Lake Ellen! Super cool modernist home with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths on .53 acres. Architecturally interesting, with soaring ceilings and walls of windows that bring light and nature inside. There are so many thoughtfully designed improvements and updates and the house is wonderful for entertaining and flows easily. The living room has a real wood burning fireplace flanked by a built-in bookcase and is adjacent to the expansive dining area. The kitchen is the center hub of the house and was completely renovated in 2021 with quartz countertops and custom cabinets with pull out shelves and drawers. High-end stainless appliances include French door refrigerator and double-oven range. Velux skylights provide natural light, even in the center of the house. Gorgeous real hardwood floors, modern ceiling fans, designer lighting and new LED recessed lighting throughout. New Pella doors (with retractable screens) in both the dining room and primary bedroom, lead to the deck that spans the back of the house and overlooks Booker Creek. The primary bedroom is like being in a tree house and there is private access to the deck. Fabulous walk-in closet and the en-suite bath has double sinks and a huge walk-in shower. The secondary bedrooms are spacious with built-in features. All closets have been re-designed for the 21st century to maximize the space. The lower level is a fantastic flex space with a full bath, sitting area, cute kitchenette and separate laundry. Integrated fully with the house, it also has a separate entrance. There are so many possibilities as a family room, in-law suite, home office, teen hangout or separate apartment. There is also a workshop/studio (most recently a pottery studio) that also offers tons of storage. Zen-like gardens, stone terraces and gravel paths wind through the property and lead to the creek. The house sits at the end of Lake Ellen Drive and is directly across from the lake. Lake Ellen is a true gem in the heart of Chapel Hill with abundant wildlife, birds and fish and even a neighborhood dock with kayak storage. It is almost impossible to find a property that offers this type of privacy and natural setting, yet is just 10 minutes to most everything in Chapel Hill.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 134 Lake Ellen Dr
General
- Sold For: $795,000
- Taxes: $9,281
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10129762
- Added to Site: 85 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 14
- Interior Features: Apartment/Suite, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining L, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level, Multiple Locations, Sink
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: North Forest Hills
- Driving Directions: From MLK, take Piney Mountain. Left on Lake Ellen. House is second house from the end of the road, across from the lake.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Seawell
- Middle School: CH/Carrboro - Smith
- High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Apartment, Concrete, Crawl Space, Daylight, Finished, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Workshop
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 2611
- Square Feet: 2,611
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,680 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 931 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1978
Lot Features
- Property View: Lake, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 23,086.8
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Waterfront
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,281.9
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 9789486974
- Lot Number: 2
Listed by Local Market Realty, LLC, Michele Burris (919) 619-1870
Sold by Coldwell Banker Advantage, Christin Lai
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Schools
Schools serving 134 Lake Ellen Dr
School District:Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Seawell Elementary School 9115 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | K-5 | 1.6 mi |
R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School 9201 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
East Chapel Hill High School 500 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 134 Lake Ellen Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/17/2025
Sold
$795,000
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MLS
10/24/2025
Listed
$795,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
134 Lake Ellen Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (MLS# 10129762) is a Single Family property that was sold at $795,000 on November 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 134 Lake Ellen 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.

