503 Whitehead Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Open Sun 2PM-4PM

UPDATED: 03/08/2026 03:13 AM ON MARKET: 1 days on market

$1,125,000

4 Beds3 Baths2,578 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,578 sqft

Price per Sqft $436

Subdivision Whitehead

MLS Listing ID 10151025

Style House,Site Built

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,578

Year Built 1947

Annual Tax Amount $13,415

Lot Size 1.000 Acres

Acres 1.0

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Triangle MLS

Location

State NC

County Orange

Zoning R-LD1

Direction Follow I-40 to NC-54 W in Durham County. Take exit 273A from I-40. Continue on NC-54 W. Drive to Whitehead Rd in Chapel Hill

Rooms

Other Rooms • Primary Bedroom: 14 x 18 (Main)
• Bedroom 2: 13 x 13.5 (Main)
• Bedroom 3: 11.4 x 15 (Main)
• Dining Room: 12 x 15.6 (Main)
• Family Room: 15.2 x 15.6 (Main)
• Kitchen: 9.6 x 14 (Main)
• Laundry: 7 x 5 (Main)
• Other: 7.3 x 11.2 (Main)
• Other: 24.2 x 24 (Main)

Primary Bedroom Level Main

Interior

Heating Heat Pump

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N Yes

Roof Type Shingle

Garage Yes

Private Pool No

Building

Faces Follow I-40 to NC-54 W in Durham County. Take exit 273A from I-40. Continue on NC-54 W. Drive to Whitehead Rd in Chapel Hill

Story 1

Foundation Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional,Transitional

Level or Stories 1

Structure Type Wood Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Ch/Carrboro - Glenwood

Middle Schools Ch/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth

High Schools Ch/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 9788515423

Special Listing Condition Standard

Property Description

A Mid-Century Sanctuary in the Heart of Chapel Hill
Discover a true ''pocket neighborhood'' hidden in plain sight. Located within the coveted Mason Farm/Whitehead Circle Neighborhood Conservation District, this 1947 William Sprinkle-designed gem offers a peaceful, one-level retreat just steps from UNC Hospitals, Kenan-Flagler, and the Dean Smith Center. With no cut-through streets, this quiet enclave provides a rare sense of seclusion in the center of town.

The home's architectural lineage is immediately apparent in its authentic Eichler Weldtex-style siding and soaring, timber-beamed ceilings. Inside, smoked white oak hardwoods flow throughout an airy, light-filled floor plan. Upon entry, a private wing leads to the primary suite and two additional well-appointed bedrooms. A multi-purpose flex room with its own full bath serves as a quiet study, library, or guest suite.

The heart of the home is a masterclass in organic modern living. The galley-style kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom cabinetry, Carrera marble countertops, and a premium stainless suite including a 5-burner gas cooktop and double wall-mount convection ovens. Entertaining is effortless with the adjoining wine bar and pantry, complete with an under-counter cooler, transitioning seamlessly into a second expansive living and dining area. Here, a wood-burning fireplace and second vaulted ceiling create a grand yet cozy atmosphere for gatherings.

Practicality meets high design with a rear-entry mudroom and laundry center, a Rinnai tankless water heater, and a new roof (March 2024). Outside, the one-acre homesite is a natural masterpiece, featuring dramatic boulder outcroppings and a low-maintenance landscape. The large, fenced backyard offers a secure play area for pets or the perfect canvas for a custom fire-pit lounge. The property is completed by a two-car detached garage featuring modern frosted glass panel doors and three substantial storage closets for garden and recreational gear.

Experience a residence that is not just a home, but a piece of Chapel Hill's architectural history.