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Property Description
SHORT WALK OR BIKE TO THE COUNTRY CLUB! Tucked away on a serene cul-de-sac in The Oaks, this inviting home blends comfort, charm, and thoughtful updates. Wake up to a warm, sunny eat-in kitchen featuring Viking and KitchenAid stainless steel appliances-perfect for the home chef. Site-finished hardwood floors grace the entry, living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a warm and cohesive feel throughout. The living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter bar-ideal for cozy evenings. An office nook off the kitchen leads to the laundry area, providing a quiet space for remote work or daily planning. The spacious main-level primary suite boasts his and hers walk-in closets and a beautifully remodeled bath with twin vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and linen closet. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms plus a third bedroom or office, all sharing a recently renovated Jack and Jill bath. Ample storage is available, including a large walk-in closet in the guest room and additional storage on the second-floor landing. Step outside to a private deck off the kitchen dining area-perfect for outdoor dining or entertaining. Professionally landscaped garden features a brick pavers, outdoor landscape lighting, gravel path, and custom fire pit area with all-weather night lighting. A full irrigation system with new controls keeps the lawn and gardens lush and vibrant. Recent updates include a new roof (2015) and a new downstairs HVAC unit (Fall 2024). Fresh interior paint throughout means this home is truly move-in ready. Located less than 10 minutes from UNC's main campus and close to shopping, dining, and grocery favorites like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, and more Owner/Seller - active, licensed NC Realtor.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 201 Helmsdale Dr
General
- Sold For: $998,900
- HOA FEE: $8/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $7,541
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10113926
- Added to Site: 210 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 1
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Garden, Smart Irrigation, Smart Light(s)
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Off Street, On Site, Parking Pad
Location
- County: Durham
- Subdivision: The Oaks
- Driving Directions: From Pinehurst Drive at round about take Lancaster Drive past Chapel HIll Country Club, right onto Helmsdale Dr. House on your left at the corner of Helmsdale and Dundalk Court.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - Creekside
- Middle School: Durham - Githens
- High School: Durham - Jordan
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Block, Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Plantation Shutters, Screens, Wood Frames
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 2796
- Square Feet: 2,796
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,796 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1995
Lot Features
- Property View: Forest, Garden
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,246
- Frontage: City Street
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: City Lot, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants, Near Golf Course, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
- Fencing (Description): Invisible, Privacy, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $100
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $7,541.7
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
- Property ID: 7080808460
- Lot Number: M/01
Listed by Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty, Phil Patterson (919) 302-5260
Sold by Coldwell Banker - HPW, Debi Saleeby
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Schools
Schools serving 201 Helmsdale Dr
School District:Durham Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Creekside Elementary, Durham, NC 5321 Ephesus Church Road, Durham, NC 27707 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Sherwood Githens Middle 4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707 | 6-8 | 4.6 mi |
Charles E Jordan Sr High School 6806 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 201 Helmsdale Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/22/2025
Sold
$998,900
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MLS
8/04/2025
Listed
$998,900
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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.
201 Helmsdale Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (MLS# 10113926) is a Single Family property that was sold at $998,900 on September 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 201 Helmsdale 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.

