About 1126 Sourwood Drive
Minutes from the UNC, NC Botanical Gardens and Morgan Creek this special Chapel Hill property offers a peaceful .83-acre setting with mature landscaping, thoughtful outdoor spaces and a flexible floor plan. The home lives much like a ranch on the main level, with two bedrooms and two full baths on the main, while the entire lower level provides exceptional flexibility, including a kitchenette (no stove), studio/office or 4th bedroom, sunroom, spacious 3rd bedroom with attached full bath, separate living area, additional 4th full bath and abundant storage. With two separate exterior access points, this level can easily accommodate guests, extended living, hobbies, a home office or a variety of other uses. The downstairs sunroom brings in beautiful natural light and offers views of the maturely landscaped grounds. The spacious living room upstairs spans the depth of the home from front to back, with a beautiful bay window and distinct areas for both living and sitting. It opens directly to the screened porch overlooking the backyard, with additional access to the porch from the second bedroom. The porch and surrounding grounds create a wonderful connection to the outdoors and offer multiple peaceful places to enjoy the property. Details including beautiful hardwood floors, fresh interior paint and the home's distinctive character add to its appeal. Outside, the two-car carport is connected to a structure with three enclosed storage areas, providing plenty of useful space for storage, hobbies or other needs. Set in a convenient Chapel Hill location, this is a property with character, space and a truly flexible floor plan—offering both privacy and easy access to some of Chapel Hill's most desirable amenities.
Features of 1126 Sourwood Drive
| MLS® # | 10192389 |
|---|---|
| Price | $920,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 4.00 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Square Footage | 3,460 |
| Acres | 0.83 |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Contemporary, Modern, Traditional, Transitional |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1126 Sourwood Drive |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Not in a Subdivision |
| City | Chapel Hill |
| County | Orange |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27517 |
Amenities
| Parking | Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Carport, Covered, Detached |
|---|---|
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, See Remarks, Storage, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Apartment/Suite, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer |
| Heating | Heat Pump, Gas Pack |
| Cooling | Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual, Heat Pump |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Living Room |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Apartment, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-In Crawl Space, Heated |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters, Storage |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Back Yard, Front Yard, Secluded, Hardwood Trees |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Brick, Wood Siding |
| Foundation | Block, Brick/Mortar |
School Information
| Elementary | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Northside Elementary School |
|---|---|
| Middle | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School |
| High | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro High School |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 12th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | R-1 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Dwell Raleigh Real Estate |
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