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Property Description
Imagine living in Chapel Hill yet feeling like you are in the mountains. The moment you turn on to Sun Forest Way from Old Lystra, you'll feel a peace set in. Travel 1/2 mile in the cool quiet shade to 490 and discover a retreat-like oasis. You'll fall in love with its 4+ acre privacy, tall shade trees, proximity to town, schools, the NC Coast and the 'real' NC Mountains. Current owners transformed the grassy backyard into an architect-designed pool/play resort style paradise with heated salt water pool & spa, cabana that includes office, handsome half bath, storage for pool accessories, people shower with kid/pup level too, fully-equipped cabana including lighting, bar, fridges, grills, sink, & of course a big TV. Game area includes putting green, b-ball and room for more-- bring your A game! A carefully-planned interior boasts well-appointed main level primary with terrace access, marvelous music/ living room, sunny study, delightful dining, happy kitchen/great room with terrace access, perfectly located half bath + large light-filled laundry. Super second level boasts en suite guest and two bedrooms with shared tub/shower, separate vanities buddy bath; inspiring work out studio; handy walk-in attic access. The good-looking guest suite graces the perfectly put together cheerful walk-out pool level, marvelous media room, instagram-worthy wine room and flex room now acting as art studio/storage. See Floorplan in documents The best of Live, Work, Play at 490 Sun Forest Way!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 490 Sun Forest Way
General
- Sold For: $2,400,000
- HOA FEE: $109/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $16,503
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10169534
- Added to Site: 87 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 1
- Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Radon Mitigation, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Whirlpool Tub
- Appliances: Bar Fridge, Built-In Gas Oven, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Basketball Court, Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Sun Forest
- Driving Directions: From Chapel Hill, Mt Carmel Church Rd to Old Lystra. Watch for Sun Forest Way sign on right just after Chatham County line sign. 490 is on right, watch for directional. 15-501 to Old Lystra. Watch for Sun Forest Way sign on left just before Chatham County line sign. 490 is on right, watch for directional.
School Information
- Elementary School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Mary Scroggs Elementary School
- Middle School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
- High School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro High School
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Road Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Zoned
- Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Septic Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Transitional
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 6655
- Square Feet: 6,655
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,115 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 2,540 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2009
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Cabana, Outdoor Kitchen, Pool House
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 4.72
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 205,603.2
- Frontage: Private Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Secluded
- Zoning: R-LD1
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced, Gate
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,307
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $16,503.64
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
- Property ID: 9776799045
- Lot Number: 7B
Listed by Leland Little Properties, LLC, Beth Louden (919) 619-0973
Sold by Local Market Realty, LLC, Michele Burris
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Schools
Schools serving 490 Sun Forest Way
School District:Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mary Scroggs Elementary School 501 Kildaire Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Grey Culbreth Middle School 225 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
Carrboro High School 201 Rock Haven Road, Carrboro, NC 27510 | 9-12 | 2 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 490 Sun Forest Way
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/14/2026
Sold
$2,400,000
0.21%
MLS
5/25/2026
Listed
$2,395,000
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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.
490 Sun Forest Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (MLS# 10169534) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,400,000 on August 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 490 Sun Forest Way? 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.

