1709 Curtis Rd
Description
Inside, light-filled living spaces showcase signature Goforth elements, warm wood detailing,...Designed by early modernist architect J.P. Goforth, this iconic mid-century modern home in the heart of Coker Hills offers architectural pedigree, flexible living, and a true backyard retreat with a saltwater pool surrounded by mature trees and curated landscaping. With 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, this residence blends timeless design with everyday functionality in one of Chapel Hill's most established neighborhoods.
Inside, light-filled living spaces showcase signature Goforth elements, warm wood detailing, and thoughtful updates. A main-level office with custom wood features provides a refined work-from-home environment. From the kitchen's seating area, enjoy sightlines to both a wood-burning fireplace and a gas fireplace — a rare architectural feature that anchors the home's inviting gathering spaces.Designed by early modernist architect J.P. Goforth, this iconic mid-century modern home in the heart of Coker Hills offers architectural pedigree, flexible living, and a true backyard retreat with a saltwater pool surrounded by mature trees and curated landscaping. With 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, this residence blends timeless design with everyday functionality in one of Chapel Hill's most established neighborhoods.
Inside, light-filled living spaces showcase signature Goforth elements, warm wood detailing, and thoughtful updates. A main-level office with custom wood features provides a refined work-from-home environment. From the kitchen's seating area, enjoy sightlines to both a wood-burning fireplace and a gas fireplace — a rare architectural feature that anchors the home's inviting gathering spaces.
Also on the first floor, a 460-square-foot space created as an art studio which can easily serve as a home gym, workshop, creative studio, or flex space, with the possibility of converting to a two-car garage if desired.
Upstairs, three bedrooms open through sliding glass doors to a private upper deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow and tranquil treetop views.
The private backyard oasis centers around the saltwater pool, offering multiple outdoor living areas ideal for entertaining or quiet retreat.
Located just minutes from UNC-Chapel Hill, the future Carolina North expansion, Franklin Street, top-rated restaurants, shopping, and convenient access to RDU International Airport, this home combines architectural significance with prime Chapel Hill accessibility.
A rare opportunity to own a J.P. Goforth mid-century modern home with pool in Coker Hills — where design, location, and lifestyle converge.
Listing Agents
![Brooke Gelhaus]()
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ed.billings@compass.comP: (919)-423-6627
Property Details for 1709 Curtis Road
Property Details for 1709 Curtis Road
| Status | Active Under Contract |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 10145900 |
| Days on Market | 2 |
| Taxes | $9,828 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 AC / 28,749 SF |
| County | Orange County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.4% |
Location
Building Information for 1709 Curtis Road
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Property Information for 1709 Curtis Road
- Zoning: R-1
- Directions: From Franklin Street, North on Elliott. Right on Curtis. Home is on the left.
- Subdivision Name: Coker Hills
- Latitude: 35.938975
- Longitude: -79.041029
- Association: No
- Total HOA Dues: $.00
- HOA 1 Fees Required: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $9,828.14
- City Limits Of: Chapel Hill
- City Limits YN: Yes
- Lot Number: 7
- Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Property Leased YN: No
- Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
- Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-02-26
- Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
- Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
- High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: No
- Building Area Total: 3024.0
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Hardwood Trees, Private
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
- Parcel Number: 9789767662
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Primary Residence YN: Yes
- New Construction: No
- Photos Count: 62
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Playground
- Senior Community: No
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
- Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Foundation Details: Block
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
- Pool Features: Fenced
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Shingle
- New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding, Site Built
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Cooling: Central Air, Gas, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Cooling?: Yes
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace, See Remarks
- Heating?: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Washer
- Laundry Features: In Bathroom
- Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Dining L, Entrance Foyer, Quartz Counters
- Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Washer
- Interior: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Brick Veneer, Wood Siding, In Bathroom
- Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Washer, In Bathroom
- Rooms Total: 11.0
- Room Dimensions: 14.8 x 12.8
- Room Width: 12.8
- Room Length: 14.8
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 11.2 x 12.8
- Room Width: 12.8
- Room Length: 11.2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Entrance Hall
- Room Dimensions: 23.3 x 13
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Length: 23.3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 11.3 x 10.4
- Room Width: 10.4
- Room Length: 11.3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 11.4 x 10.4
- Room Width: 10.4
- Room Length: 11.4
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 23.4 x 13
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Length: 23.4
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.3
- Room Width: 9.3
- Room Length: 12.2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Office
- Room Description: Studio
- Room Dimensions: 23 x 20.6
- Room Width: 20.6
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Other
- Room Dimensions: 9.1 x 13
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Length: 9.1
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 9.1 x 10.2
- Room Width: 10.2
- Room Length: 9.1
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 23.5
- Room Width: 23.5
- Room Length: 11.5
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Class Name: CrossProperty
Property History for 1709 Curtis Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10145900 | — | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10145900 | $1,050,000 | — |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $825,000 | — |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $825,000 | — |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | — | |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Sold AMLS #2404547 | $825,000 | — |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $825,000 | — |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Pending AMLS #2404547 | — | |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | — | |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1478239380 | $825,000 | +5.5% / yr |
| Oct 5, 2021 | In Contract TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | — | |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | — | |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $998,000 | — |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Listed (Active) AMLS #2404547 | $998,000 | — |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $948,000 | — |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $998,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $998,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $948,000 | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | $506,000 | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | — | |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | $506,000 | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Sold AMLS #1852152 | $506,000 | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | — | |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Pending AMLS #1852152 | — | |
| Oct 8, 2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #339244002 | $506,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Listed (Active) AMLS #1852152 | $535,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | $535,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | $535,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10145900 | — |
| 02/11/2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10145900 | $1,050,000 |
| 11/18/2021 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $825,000 |
| 11/18/2021 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $825,000 |
| 11/18/2021 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | — |
| 11/18/2021 | Sold AMLS #2404547 | $825,000 |
| 11/17/2021 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $825,000 |
| 11/17/2021 | Pending AMLS #2404547 | — |
| 11/17/2021 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | — |
| 11/08/2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1478239380 | $825,000 +5.5% / yr |
| 10/05/2021 | In Contract TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | — |
| 10/05/2021 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | — |
| 08/28/2021 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $998,000 |
| 08/28/2021 | Listed (Active) AMLS #2404547 | $998,000 |
| 08/28/2021 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $948,000 |
| 08/28/2021 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $998,000 |
| 08/27/2021 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $998,000 |
| 08/27/2021 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2404547 | $948,000 |
| 10/11/2012 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | $506,000 |
| 10/11/2012 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | — |
| 10/11/2012 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | $506,000 |
| 10/11/2012 | Sold AMLS #1852152 | $506,000 |
| 10/11/2012 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | — |
| 10/10/2012 | Pending AMLS #1852152 | — |
| 10/08/2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #339244002 | $506,000 |
| 08/27/2012 | Listed (Active) AMLS #1852152 | $535,000 |
| 08/27/2012 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | $535,000 |
| 08/27/2012 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1852152 | $535,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1709 Curtis Road
Schools near 1709 Curtis Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 8 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Estes Hills 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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