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Property Description
Welcome to 353 Tenney Circle, a modern oasis in the park-like and historic Tenney Circle neighborhood in Chapel Hill. Boasting walking distance to downtown Chapel Hill and iconic Franklin Street, this home is a 10 minute walk to UNC's campus but whisper quiet. The current owners lovingly overhauled the main living space to achieve modern, open living space perfect for entertaining and relaxing around a large central island. The lower level offers a distinct living space complete with a kitchenette, living area with a wood-burning fireplace, a full bathroom, and ample space for a king sized bed. With separate outdoor access, this versatile space can serve as a perfect in-law suite, a 5th bedroom, or as supplemental income opportunity, with proven rental history to rotating medical students. Recent improvements include: A down-to-studs renovation of the kitchen, living room, and dining area with all new island, prep sink, appliances, refinished hardwood floors, a newly vaulted ceiling, designer lighting, exterior and interior paint, HVAC replacement in 2025, and new lower-level flooring. Outdoor improvements include a large outdoor storage shed/deck designed to complement the main residence, landscape improvements for year-round enjoyment plus native, deer-resistant plantings. Towering white oaks and poplars adorn the approximately 0.9 acre lot, which lends a peaceful tree house experience. In the spring, summer, and fall, mature native foliage envelops the property, offering truly exceptional privacy for a downtown property within walking distance to campus and Franklin Street. Rich in history, this home exists within one of the first planned neighborhoods of Chapel Hill, dating back to the early 1920s, but without any historic conservation district restrictions. 353 Tenney was built by George Barclay, UNC's first All-American football player and later UNC's head football coach. Don't miss your chance to live in this beautifully updated, move-in-ready home in the heart of Chapel Hill!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 353 Tenney Cir
General
- Sold For: $1,225,000
- Taxes: $11,330 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10153814
- Added to Site: 202 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
Parking
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
School Information
- Elementary School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Northside Elementary School
- Middle School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Guy B Phillips Middle School
- High School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Transitional
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Apartment, Daylight, Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Size: 3120
- Square Feet: 3,120
- Living Area: 3,120 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,902 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,218 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1957
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.88
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 38,333
- Lot Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Private
- Zoning: R-1
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $11,330
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- APN: 9789701200
- Lot Number: B
Listed by Nest Realty of the Triangle, Jeanie Stasko (919) 428-3333
Sold by Nest Realty of the Triangle, Anne Holland
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Schools
Schools serving 353 Tenney Cir
School District:Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Northside Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC 350 Caldwell Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Guy Phillips Middle School 606 North Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
East Chapel Hill High School 500 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 353 Tenney Cir
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2026
Sold
$1,225,000
-5.41%
MLS
5/20/2026
Price Reduced
$1,295,000
-4.07%
MLS
4/29/2026
Price Reduced
$1,350,000
-6.57%
MLS
4/08/2026
Price Reduced
$1,445,000
-6.77%
MLS
3/19/2026
Listed
$1,550,000
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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.
353 Tenney Circle, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (MLS# 10153814) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,225,000 on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 353 Tenney Circle? 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.

