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520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Sold for $1,092,503
520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Sold for $1,092,503
520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

520 E Franklin St Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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$1,092,503

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Beds
2
Baths
3
Sqft
2,000
Acres
0.23
Year
1920
Close Date
Jul 1, 2026
Property Type
Residential
Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Per Square Foot
$546
Date Listed
Apr 23, 2026

Description of 520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Listing details for 520 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 : 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.
Listing Updated : 10-01-2026 at 8:48 AM EDT
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Katherine C Kopp, 919-741-9444, Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

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Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10162400

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Property History

DateEventPrice
7/1/2026
Sold
$1,092,503 -10.8%
$546/sqft
Source:Triangle, MLS #10162400
6/5/2026
Pending sale
$1,225,000 0%
$613/sqft
Source:Triangle, MLS #10162400
5/13/2026
Price Change
$1,225,000 -5.8%
$613/sqft
Source:Triangle, MLS #10162400
4/23/2026
Listed for sale
$1,300,000
$650/sqft
Source:Triangle, MLS #10162400

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