1423 Poinsett Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Open Sun 1PM-3PM

UPDATED: 03/13/2026 11:59 PM ON MARKET: 1 days on market

$858,000

3 Beds3 Baths2,767 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,767 sqft

Price per Sqft $310

Subdivision Laurel Hill

MLS Listing ID 10152429

Style Site Built

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,767

Year Built 1977

Annual Tax Amount $5,996

Lot Size 0.970 Acres

Acres 0.97

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Triangle MLS

Location

State NC

County Orange

Zoning R-1

Direction Mt. Carmel CH. Rd. to Parker Rd. (sharp turn). Left on Arboretum; take 2nd Rt. on Poinsett Dr.; Home on Rt. (Or wind thru the n'hood on Azalea; Lft. on Bayberry; Rt. on Arboretum; Lft. on Poinsett)

Rooms

Other Rooms • Primary Bedroom: 16.8 x 15.4 (Main)
• Bedroom 2: 19.11 x 11.1 (Second)
• Bedroom 3: 13.3 x 11.9 (Second)
• Bedroom 3: 14.8 x 13.8 (Lower)
• Dining Room: 11.6 x 13.3 (Main)
• Kitchen: 17 x 11.3 (Main)
• Laundry: 10.9 x 7.5 (Lower)
• Other: 12.9 x 11.3 (Main)
• Other: 56 x 9 (Additional)
• Other: 29.4 x 11 (Additional)
• Other: 24.4 x 22.1 (Additional)

Basement Exterior Entry,Unfinished

Primary Bedroom Level Main

Interior

Heating Electric,Heat Pump

Cooling Electric,Heat Pump

Flooring Hardwood,Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Electric,Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N Yes

Roof Type Shingle

Garage Yes

Private Pool No

Building

Faces Mt. Carmel CH. Rd. to Parker Rd. (sharp turn). Left on Arboretum; take 2nd Rt. on Poinsett Dr.; Home on Rt. (Or wind thru the n'hood on Azalea; Lft. on Bayberry; Rt. on Arboretum; Lft. on Poinsett)

Story 3

Foundation Block,See Remarks

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary

Level or Stories 3

Structure Type Wood Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Ch/Carrboro - Northside

Middle Schools Ch/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth

High Schools Ch/Carrboro - Carrboro

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 9787875116

Special Listing Condition Standard

Property Description

This architecturally distinctive Goforth contemporary on a private .97 ac. in the wooded hills of Chapel Hill is convenient to campus, entertainment and access to RTP. It has a seamless flow from elegant indoor spaces with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and walls of glass onto serene outdoor spaces on every level.
The 2-story Living Room features a Fireplace with a unique hand-crafted mantel. While the updated kitchen boasts cherry cabinets, midnight grey matte granite, Bosch appliances and access to the charming screened porch. Relax with morning coffee and a croissant!
The main level Primary suite has a luxurious bath with huge walk-in shower, cherry cabinetry and designer tiles, plus a deck with hot tub! Upstairs has a second primary BR and a study or studio both with walk-in closets and a lovely bath. The lower level has a cozy Bedroom and bath. Plus a work/craft room (formerly potters studio).
Practical features include an oversized 2-car Garage, exterior access huge basement room, and a whole-house Generator. Luxury qualities are a dramatic and relaxing water feature off the lower patio, lovely gardens, and the vaulted screened porch. CH schools, County taxes.