1078 Lystra Rd

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$617,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,857 Sq. Ft.
$332 / Sq. Ft.
1,857
Sq. Ft.
$332
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/14/23
Closed 11/14/23
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Description

Create your own family history with this wonderful historic home, circa 1890s, with a large 2001 ADDITION which includes a wonderful large eat-in kitchen, a bathroom with big soaking tub, and a spacious screened in porch, Listed as a two bedroom home, this home offers additional rooms for an office or den. Also, there is a fully insulated separate building with a big porch, perfect for an art studio, workshop or yoga space. Additionally, there is an insulted playhouse with a loft, a two-bay carport...Create your own family history with this wonderful historic home, circa 1890s, with a large 2001 ADDITION which includes a wonderful large eat-in kitchen, a bathroom with big soaking tub, and a spacious screened in porch, Listed as a two bedroom home, this home offers additional rooms for an office or den. Also, there is a fully insulated separate building with a big porch, perfect for an art studio, workshop or yoga space. Additionally, there is an insulted playhouse with a loft, a two-bay carport and a dog kennel/chicken coop adding to the opportunities for using this property. The home sits on 6.8 acres with literally thousands of daffodils plus fruit trees, blueberries, figs, wild plums, magnolias, dogwoods and dozens of pawpaw trees. The property explodes into a magical flowering paradise each spring and continues flowering through most of the year. A gardener’s paradise. Please see the HISTORY and helpful DETAILS in the MLS attached documents.
  1. Listed by Becky Fricke • Fathom Realty NC, LLC

Property Details for 1078 Lystra Road

View
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00
LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2026 09:02 AM

Property Details for 1078 Lystra Road

StatusClosed
MLS #2537188
Days on Market3
Taxes$2,766 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1890
Lot Size6.78 AC / 295,336 SF
CountyChatham County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Fathom Realty NC, LLC

Sold By Chatham Homes Realty

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Building Information for 1078 Lystra Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size6.78 AC / 295,336 SF

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$3,337 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,107

Property Taxes

$231

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1078 Lystra Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Coming from Highway 54 in Chapel Hill go south on 15-501 roughly 5 miles and take a left on Lystra Road (Not to be confused with "Old Lystra Rd"). Continue on Lystra Road about 1.1 miles. The mailbox is on the left. The driveway is on the right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.832386
  • Longitude: -79.070217
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,766.00
  • City Limits YN: No
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2537188
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2023-10-31
School Information
  • Elementary School: Chatham - N Chatham
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard
  • High School: Chatham - Northwood
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1857.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: See attached plat
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Other Area Above Grade: 1581
  • Other Area Below Grade: 0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1581
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Primary Residence YN: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.14
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water_Sewer: Well
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Lighting
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Washer/Dryer
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Dressing Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Interior: Carport, Detached, Wood Siding, Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Carport, Detached
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Type: Office
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Description: ShopStudio
  • Room Type: Other
Room 9
  • Room Description: Playhouse
  • Room Type: Other
Room 10
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 11
  • Room Type: Den
Room 12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Multi Family
Unit Information
  • Total Units: 1
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1078 Lystra Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

$617,000—
Nov 14, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

$617,000—
Nov 13, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524639265

$617,000

+23.9% / yr

Oct 16, 2023

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

—
Oct 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

$540,000—
Oct 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

$540,000—
May 2, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #414493817

$80,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

$617,000
11/14/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

$617,000
11/13/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524639265

$617,000

+23.9% / yr

10/16/2023

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

—
10/13/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

$540,000
10/13/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2537188

$540,000
05/02/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #414493817

$80,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1078 Lystra Road

Taxable ValueLand$220,768Additions$362,907Total$583,675
Tax Record2025$4,254 ($355 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtStories2Lot Size295,424 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningR-1CountyCHATHAMAPN0018930Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1078 Lystra Road

This home is within Chatham County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Chatham Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Seaforth High
Public - 9 to 12
Chatham School Of Science & Engineering
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
North Chatham Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Public6 to 8

Seaforth High
Public9 to 12

Chatham School Of Science & Engineering
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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