1540 Ferrell Rd

1,287 Sq. Ft.
$349 / Sq. Ft.
1,287
Sq. Ft.
$349
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Have you ever wanted to live in a park? How about a home that not only feels like your own secret garden but actually neighbors Chapel Hill's beloved Ephesus Park. Leave the car behind and embrace an active, connected lifestyle--jog scenic nature trails, meet friends for pickleball or tennis, or make walking the family to and from school a part of your daily commute. This hard-to-find brick ranch offers single-level living with wall-to-wall hardwood floors, set on nearly half an acre. A true gardener's...Have you ever wanted to live in a park? How about a home that not only feels like your own secret garden but actually neighbors Chapel Hill's beloved Ephesus Park. Leave the car behind and embrace an active, connected lifestyle--jog scenic nature trails, meet friends for pickleball or tennis, or make walking the family to and from school a part of your daily commute. This hard-to-find brick ranch offers single-level living with wall-to-wall hardwood floors, set on nearly half an acre. A true gardener's dream, the property features custom fenced garden beds, along with the perfect garden shed to support your outdoor passions. Nestled among the trees, yet still splashed with natural light throughout thanks to multiple skylights. A cozy fireplace anchors the open flow between the spacious dining area and well-equipped kitchen, complete with granite countertops and a center island. Unwind outside to a large rear deck--perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing while overlooking shaded backyard and garden. Home is located in flood plain; please refer to agent documents for additional information.
  1. Listed by Greyson Sargent • Corcoran DeRonja Real Estate

Property Details for 1540 Ferrell Road

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Creek/Stream, Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
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Yes
Subdivision
Colony Woods

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/20/2026 05:49 PM

Property Details for 1540 Ferrell Road

StatusActive
MLS #10154129
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$6,095 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1970
Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,166 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

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Building Information for 1540 Ferrell Road

Stories1Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,166 SF

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$2,687 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,179

Property Taxes

$508

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1540 Ferrell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Directions: From 501, turn East on Ephesus Church Rd. Take a left on Tinkerbell Rd followed by an immediate left on Ferrell Rd. The home is at the end of the cul-de-sac.
  • Subdivision Name: Colony Woods
  • Latitude: 35.933311
  • Longitude: -79.012516
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,094.70
  • City Limits Of: Chapel Hill
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 1B
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Ephesus
  • Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
  • High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Parking
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1287.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Flood Plains, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Private, Wooded
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Parcel Number: 9799641560
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Community Features: Park
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings
  • Equipment Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Additional Parking, Driveway, Gravel, Brick Veneer, In Hall, Laundry Closet
  • Equipment: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, In Hall, Laundry Closet, Additional Parking, Driveway, Gravel
  • Additional Equipment: Dehumidifier
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10.1 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 19.7
  • Room Width: 19.7
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 12.2
  • Room Width: 12.2
  • Room Length: 11.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1540 Ferrell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10154129

$449,000—
Mar 12, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640726048

$275,000

+7.9% / yr

Mar 12, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

$275,000—
Mar 12, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

$275,000—
Mar 12, 2019

Sold

AMLS #2237802

$275,000—
Feb 25, 2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

—
Feb 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

$269,900—
Feb 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

$269,900—
Feb 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2237802

$269,900—
Jun 27, 2015

Expired

AMLS #1958712

$229,000—
Jun 27, 2015

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1958712

—
Dec 1, 2014

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

$198,000—
Dec 1, 2014

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

$198,000—
Dec 1, 2014

Sold

AMLS #1974694

$198,000—
Dec 1, 2014

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

—
Nov 30, 2014

Pending

AMLS #1974694

—
Nov 24, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483666452

$198,000—
Oct 24, 2014

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

—
Oct 14, 2014

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

$200,000—
Oct 14, 2014

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1974694

$200,000—
Oct 14, 2014

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

$200,000—
Oct 10, 2014

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1958712

—
Jul 8, 2014

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1958712

$249,900—
Jul 8, 2014

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1958712

$249,900—
Jul 8, 2014

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1958712

$249,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10154129

$449,000
03/12/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640726048

$275,000

+7.9% / yr

03/12/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

$275,000
03/12/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

$275,000
03/12/2019

Sold

AMLS #2237802

$275,000
02/25/2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

—
02/20/2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

$269,900
02/20/2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2237802

$269,900
02/20/2019

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2237802

$269,900
06/27/2015

Expired

AMLS #1958712

$229,000
06/27/2015

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1958712

—
12/01/2014

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

$198,000
12/01/2014

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

$198,000
12/01/2014

Sold

AMLS #1974694

$198,000
12/01/2014

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

—
11/30/2014

Pending

AMLS #1974694

—
11/24/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483666452

$198,000
10/24/2014

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

—
10/14/2014

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

$200,000
10/14/2014

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1974694

$200,000
10/14/2014

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1974694

$200,000
10/10/2014

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1958712

—
07/08/2014

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1958712

$249,900
07/08/2014

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1958712

$249,900
07/08/2014

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1958712

$249,900

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

Public Records for 1540 Ferrell Road

Taxable ValueLand$270,000Additions$180,600Total$450,600
Tax Record2025$6,095 ($508 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1993ZoningR-2CountyORANGEAPN9799-64-1560Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1540 Ferrell Road

This home is within Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ephesus Road Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Guy Phillips Middle School
Public6 to 8

East Chapel Hill High School
Public9 to 12

Phoenix Academy High School
Public8 to 12

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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1540 Ferrell Road is a single family home for sale in Chapel Hill, NC 27517. This property was listed for sale on March 20, 2026 by Corcoran DeRonja Real Estate, it's currently listed at $449,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on March 12, 2019. This listing's school district is Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District. Nearby schools include Ephesus Road Elementary School, Guy Phillips Middle School and East Chapel Hill High School. 1540 Ferrell Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,287 sqft single family home built in 1970.

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