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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,489 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.23 Acres
  • Updated 5 hours ago
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Live large in the cozy Roberson Cottage, just two blocks from UNC! This adorable home was renovated by the current owner, with updated kitchen and baths, refreshed pine paneling, hardwood floors, custom built-in closet and cabinetry and more. Sit on the front porch in the swing and relax. Enjoy entertaining guests in the living room with a fireplace or share a meal in the dining alcove. A loft and room above provide extra storage space. The lower level features a separate entrance, full bath and space for a kitchenette. It could be guest quarters or a rental apartment as you desire. A short stroll brings you to the UNC campus or to the center of downtown Chapel Hill. ''Nothing could be finer than to be this close to Carolina in the morning!''

Full Property Details for 520 E Franklin St

General

  • Price: $1,300,000
  • Taxes: $17,181
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10162400
  • Updated: 4/24/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: None

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Garden, Rain Gutters
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch, Patio

Location

  • County: Orange
  • Subdivision: Historic District
  • Driving Directions: The home is on East Franklin Street just past Boundary Street; it will be on the left as you drive towards downtown Chapel Hill. There is not a sign in the yard.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Glenwood
  • Middle School: CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
  • High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Other
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Local Historic Designation
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Builder: To Be Added
  • Exterior Const.: Frame, Shingle Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Apartment, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Heated, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Drive-In Doors: Storm Door(s)
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 2489
  • Square Feet: 2,489
  • Sq. Ft. Source: See Remarks
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,949 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 540 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1940

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,018.8
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
  • Zoning: R-2

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $17,181.06

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Trust
  • Property ID: 9788682476
  • Lot Number: 7.74.E.4A

Listed by Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham, Katherine C Kopp (919) 741-9444

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  • Katherine C Kopp

    Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

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Schools serving 520 E Franklin St

School District:Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools
NameGradesDistance
Northside Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC
350 Caldwell Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
K-51 mi
Grey Culbreth Middle School
225 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
6-82.2 mi
East Chapel Hill High School
500 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
9-123.2 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 520 E Franklin St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/23/2026
Listed
$1,300,000
151.45%
MLS
11/22/2011
Sold
$517,000
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Tax History for 520 E Franklin St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$17,480
33%
$1,335,800
72%
2024
$13,116
3%
$776,700
—
2023
$12,750
166%
$776,700
—
2021
$4,800
-36%
$776,700
—
2022
$7,500
56%
$776,700
32%
2021
$4,800
-50%
$590,300
—
2018
$9,589
2%
$590,300
—
2017
$9,391
-6%
$590,300
-3%
2015
$10,022
—
$609,200
—
2014
$9,977
2%
$609,200
—
2013
$9,791
—
$609,200
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Listed by Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham, Katherine C Kopp (919) 741-9444

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520 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (MLS# 10162400) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 520 E Franklin Street is currently listed for $1,300,000 and was received on April 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 520 E Franklin Street? 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.

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