520 East Franklin Street

Off Market

520 East Franklin Street

Chapel Hill NC 27514

2000 sq. ft.

10019 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $1,092,503.19

Katherine Kopp, last sold this property on 01 July 2026 after 67 days on market.

Overview

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 sleeping or storage space. The lower level features a separate entrance, full bath and space for a kitchenette. It is the second bedroom in the house and could be guest quarters or a rental apartment as you desire. There was formerly an internal spiral staircase connecting the main level with the lower level. An elevator could potentially be installed between the main and lower levels. Ask listing agent for more information. The home is located in the East Franklin-Rosemary historic district. Potential additions or exterior changes would need to be approved by the Chapel Hill Historic District Com. 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!'' New steps constructed to backyard. Estimates obtained for deck repair but seller elected to wait in the event a buyer wanted to reconfigure the deck or add on.. House was recently measured. Loft is 466 sf but is not counted in square footage. Tax records square footage differs from current measurements. Floor plans and sketch are in Documents. Some furnishings may convey with acceptable offer.

Features

2 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

3 carspaces

3 open car spaces

2000 sq. ft. floor area

10019 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom single-family properties sold in Chapel Hill over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 520 East Franklin Street is $449.5k.

Median value

$449.5k

Estimated value range

$401.6k - $1.09m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-7%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Chapel Hill. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 520 East Franklin Street

2026

Sold

$1,092,503.19

01 Jul 2026 by Katherine Kopp, of Compass -- Durham

2011

Sold

$517,000

02 Dec 2011 by Sarah Sonke, of ModHomes Realty & AuctionFirst

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Local market activity for 2 bedroom single-family properties in Chapel Hill

In the last 12 months, 4 two-bedroom single-family properties similar to 520 East Franklin Street, have been sold.

This represents a 66% decrease in two-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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