Chapel Hill, NC 27517,51 Abernathy Drive
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Chapel Hill, NC 27517,51 Abernathy Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517,51 Abernathy Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517,51 Abernathy Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517,51 Abernathy Drive
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Christina Valkanoff

Christina Valkanoff

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51 Abernathy Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27517

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,040 SqFt


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Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Townhouse

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,040 sqft

Price per Sqft $239

Subdivision Abernathy Place

MLS Listing ID 10093314

Style Townhouse

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $260/mo

HOA Y/N Yes

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,040

Year Built 2006

Annual Tax Amount $4,615

Lot Size 6,098 Sqft

Acres 0.14

Property Sub-Type Townhouse

Source Triangle MLS

Property Description

There are homes that speak plainly, and there are homes that whisper, that draw you in like a dog-eared novel found on a sunlit shelf. This end-unit townhouse in Chapel Hill belongs to the latter. Tucked quietly beside a pond that mirrors the sky and cradled by lush landscaping in every direction, it feels less like just a home and more like the opening line of a story long waiting to be told.

To walk into this home is to be greeted with a sense of privacy and poise. A winding path draws you past gardens — blooming with intent, shaped by time — until you reach the front door, where the quiet of the neighborhood settles around you like a sigh. This end unit gives more than just space to breathe, it breathes life back into you with sunlight flooding through the windows on three sides, and the view? A pond so still where the turtles bask like they own the afternoon.

The tone shifts gently to warmth and ease inside. Fresh paint throughout, the ease of site finished hardwoods, and the soft hush of new carpet underfoot sets a calm rhythm. The layout speaks to comfort and practicality — main-floor living designed for ease and a little coziness. The primary bedroom suite is on the first floor, spacious and serene with a view like no other. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms offer quiet corners for guests or growing dreams, while a loft lined with bookshelves waits like a hidden chapter — perfect for reading, writing, or simply pausing. All the tall windows invite the outdoors in, and every room hums with quiet light.

It's the kind of place where seasons announce themselves softly — spring arriving with a scatter of blossoms outside your window, summer afternoons marked by the slow movement of turtles across the pond rocks, and autumn spilling gold into every corner of the yard. There's a cadence here, slow and steady, that makes the days feel longer in the best way.

The location, though seemingly tucked away, could not be more connected. Just beyond the quiet path lies the vibrant pulse of Chapel Hill. From this doorstep, you can walk or bike to campus, to the hospital, to the heart of one of North Carolina's most storied towns. And when life calls you further out, I-40 is just minutes away, opening the door to Durham, Raleigh, and the Southpoint area's shops and restaurants.

It's hard not to think of Scout Finch wandering these tree-lined streets, or Jay Gatsby watching the water with quiet longing. There's a literary stillness here, and a sense that — if you let it — this place could become the setting where your next story unfolds.

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Location

State NC

County Durham

Direction From I 40 take exit 273 toward Chapel Hill, L on Barbee Chapel Road, L into Abernathy Place, unit is on right at rear ofneighborhood.

Rooms

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Interior

Interior Features Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump

Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Log

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Utilities Available Cable Available

View Y/N Yes

View Water

Roof Type Shingle

Porch Deck, Patio

Garage Yes

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Landscaped

Faces From I 40 take exit 273 toward Chapel Hill, L on Barbee Chapel Road, L into Abernathy Place, unit is on right at rear ofneighborhood.

Story 2

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Transitional

Level or Stories 2

Structure Type Fiber Cement

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Durham - Creekside

Middle Schools Durham - Githens

High Schools Durham - Jordan

Others

HOA Fee Include Maintenance Grounds

Senior Community false

Tax ID 202844

Special Listing Condition Standard


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