Recently Viewed Properties
See This Home
Save This Listing
Close

$500,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,537 Sq. Ft.
  • 5.13 Acres
See This Home
Save This Home
See This Home
Save This Home
Longing for an idyllic woodland sanctuary? This modern home with rustic charm is situated on a sprawling five-acre lot. Large decks and patios surround the home and provide space for both intimate and large gatherings.The brick floor and skylights in the rear sunroom will warm your feet as you cozy up with a book. Gaze out over your huge private yard where you and your friends and family can enjoy nature, wildlife, a fire pit, and even lawn games. Indoors the vaulted ceilings in the living room bring a spacious feel, and the wood-burning stove adds visual appeal and plenty of extra warmth if needed. The warmth of wood throughout the home adds to the outdoorsy charm, with a beautiful view from every window! The primary bedroom is downstairs and has its own entrance to a small covered patio. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has a covered balcony, and the other has a large closet with access to additional attic storage. Either room would make a great home office, and high speed internet is available for those that work from home. Big outdoor projects are no problem, as the large gravel driveway can hold many vehicles, and there is a carport for your use if you desire. The lighted shed is large enough to use as a workshop. Set up your personal homestead with a fenced in garden area and even a chicken coop! Heading out for a meal or shopping? In addition to the stores and restaurants at White Cross and 54, you are centrally located and have choices. This home is under 20 minutes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, under 20 minutes to Saxapahaw, and under 30 minutes to Pittsboro and Hillsborough. You are less than an hour from Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro so have many choices for fine dining, museums and performing arts within driving distance. This home is zoned for Orange County Schools. Hot water heater replaced 2021, new well pump 2021, new well pressure tank 2025, new roof 2025, gravel driveway regraded and refreshed 2025, interior paint 2025.

Full Property Details for 279 Box Turtle Trail

General

  • Sold For: $500,000
  • Taxes: $3,353
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10125109
  • Added to Site: 106 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning Stove
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Freezer, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Brick, Ceramic Tile, Combination, Hardwood, Plank, Softwood, Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Washer Hookup

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: None
  • Spa Description: None

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Terrace

Parking

  • Carports: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached Carport, Drive Through, Gravel, Kitchen Level, On Site, Open, Outside

Location

  • County: Orange
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: From Hwy 54, S on Hatch Rd, R on Old Greensboro, L on White Cross, R on Box Turtle

School Information

  • Elementary School: Orange - Grady Brown
  • Middle School: Orange - A L Stanback
  • High School: Orange - Cedar Ridge

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

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

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Modern, Rustic
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Drive-In Doors: Sliding Doors
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 1537
  • Square Feet: 1,537
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,537 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1979

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Poultry Coop, Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Property View: Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 5.13
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 223,462.8
  • Frontage: Private Road
  • Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Level, Partially Cleared, Secluded, Wooded

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,353.94

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 9737975421
  • Lot Number: 2

Listed by Flex Realty, Kelly Alexander (919) 414-9307
Sold by Realty World Carolina Prop, Fahryn Leigh Tripp

Listing agent

— 279 Box Turtle Trail —

  • Kelly Alexander

    Flex Realty

Get Pre-Approved Today

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Schools serving 279 Box Turtle Trail

School District:Orange County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Grady Brown Elementary
1100 New Grady Brown Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
PK-512.2 mi
A L Stanback Middle
3700 North Carolina 86, Hillsborough, NC 27278
6-812 mi
Gravelly Hill Middle
4801 West Ten Road, Efland, NC 27243
6-812.8 mi
Cedar Ridge High
1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
9-1212.4 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 279 Box Turtle Trail

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/24/2025
Sold
$500,000
-9.09%
MLS
10/02/2025
Listed
$550,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Flex Realty, Kelly Alexander (919) 414-9307
Sold by Realty World Carolina Prop, Fahryn Leigh Tripp

Similar Properties near 279 Box Turtle Trail

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

1005 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 - Photo 1
$500,000

1005 W Main St  Carrboro, NC 27510

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
Listed by Louise Beck Properties, Inc, Andrew Bennett
123 Weatherhill Point, Carrboro, NC 27510 - Photo 1
$500,000

123 Weatherhill Point  Carrboro, NC 27510

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 13 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
Listed by Allen Tate / Durham, Kim Dawson
106 Markham Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 - Photo 1
$510,000

106 Markham Dr  Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
Listed by Keller Williams Central, Melissa H White and Keller Williams Central, Tyler White
68 Rainfall Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - Photo 1
$509,900
Open House

68 Rainfall Dr  Pittsboro, NC 27312

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
Listed by Weekley Homes, LLC, Heather Salem and Weekley Homes, LLC, Natalie Alexander

Just Listed near 279 Box Turtle Trail

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

135 Gary Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$350,000

135 Gary Rd  Carrboro, NC 27510

  • Lots/Land
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 0.32
    Acres
Listed by NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc., Serina Harris
201 Weathervane Dr, Carrboro, NC 27510 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$895,000

201 Weathervane Dr  Carrboro, NC 27510

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 15 hours ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 4
    Total Baths
Listed by Hillsborough RE Group LLC, Frank Casadonte and Hillsborough RE Group LLC, Meighan Carmichael
300 W Poplar Ave, Carrboro, NC 27510 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$629,900

300 W Poplar Ave  Carrboro, NC 27510

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
Listed by Carolina's Choice Real Estate, David Wilson and Carolina's Choice Real Estate, Shelley Allen
106 Barbee Ct, Carrboro, NC 27510 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$279,995

106 Barbee Ct  Carrboro, NC 27510

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 14 hours ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, Carly Baker Chapman

Price Reduced near 279 Box Turtle Trail

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

209 Manor Rdg Dr, Carrboro, NC 27510 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$45,000 (-6.25%)
$675,000

209 Manor Rdg Dr  Carrboro, NC 27510

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
Listed by United Real Estate Triangle, Megan Niesen
1416 Dollar Ave, Durham, NC 27701 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$25,000 (-3.33%)
$725,000

1416 Dollar Ave  Durham, NC 27701

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 22 hours ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
Listed by Nest Realty of the Triangle, Holly S Hayes
123 Grey Elm Trail, Durham, NC 27713 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$3,500 (-1.17%)
$296,500

123 Grey Elm Trail  Durham, NC 27713

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
Listed by Above & Beyond Realty LLC, Kensley Nicole Hightower
1526 Tamarisk Ln, Durham, NC 27703 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$9,000 (-2.34%)
$374,990
Open House

1526 Tamarisk Ln  Durham, NC 27703

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 6 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 4
    Total Baths
Listed by Pulte Home Company LLC, Alex Lilly

Recent Sales near 279 Box Turtle Trail

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

0 Collins Creek Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 - Photo 1 Sold
$450,000

0 Collins Creek Dr  Chapel Hill, NC 27516

  • Lots/Land
  • Closed
  • 14.7
    Acres
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, Alma D Gaudette
Sold by Non Member Office, Non Member
9709 Greenfield Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 - Photo 1 Sold
$440,000

9709 Greenfield Rd  Chapel Hill, NC 27516

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
Listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty, John Delgado and Keller Williams Elite Realty, Jennifer Patterson
Sold by The Alston Real Estate Group, Shauntelle Harrell Gill
3158 Falling Cedars Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 - Photo 1 Sold
$522,500

3158 Falling Cedars Dr  Chapel Hill, NC 27516

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
Listed by Keller Williams Central, Melissa H White and Keller Williams Central, Tyler White
Sold by Carolina Realty One Triangle L, Eric Young
9521 Greenfield Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 - Photo 1 Sold
$430,000

9521 Greenfield Rd  Chapel Hill, NC 27516

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • Updated 13 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
Listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty, Jen Winkler and Keller Williams Elite Realty, Peter Winkler
Sold by Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham, Shenandoah Nieuwsma

279 Box Turtle Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (MLS# 10125109) is a Single Family property that was sold at $500,000 on November 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 279 Box Turtle Trail? 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.