200 Spring Valley Rd

1,410 Sq. Ft.
$493 / Sq. Ft.
1,410
Sq. Ft.
$493
per Sq. Ft.

Description

There are houses, and then there are houses built by someone who knew the future. Pete Thorn of Capricorn Construction built 200 Spring Valley Road in 1983 as his personal residence -- and that distinction matters. This was an era when local craftsmen-builders were still the norm in Carrboro, before the tract house had arrived to flatten everything into sameness. Pete wasn't just building ahead of the curve; he was the curve. A passive solar pioneer at a time when most builders knew about it but...There are houses, and then there are houses built by someone who knew the future. Pete Thorn of Capricorn Construction built 200 Spring Valley Road in 1983 as his personal residence -- and that distinction matters. This was an era when local craftsmen-builders were still the norm in Carrboro, before the tract house had arrived to flatten everything into sameness. Pete wasn't just building ahead of the curve; he was the curve. A passive solar pioneer at a time when most builders knew about it but didn't pursue it, he designed this home with a solar hot water array that pre-warmed water before it ever reached the heater. The infrastructure is still in the walls. The thinking is still in the bones of the house. It shows everywhere you look. The 2x6 framing. The whole-house attic fan. The Vermont Castings woodstove anchored in its brick surround, warming a den that feels like it was designed for exactly that -- warmth, shelter, intention. Real red oak hardwood underfoot. A renovated kitchen appointed with a Bertazzoni dual-fuel range, Bosch dishwasher, and Jenn-Air refrigerator, finished with quartz countertops and vinyl flooring that is, genuinely, charming. Modern amenities in a solid kitchen layout with handmade cabinets. A master bedroom with a walk-in cedar closet. Two living areas. A covered front porch with 18 inches of overhang for the rain. A massive private Trex deck on the side. And then there's the garage -- though calling it that undersells it completely. Seven hundred square feet, insulated and drywalled, polished concrete slab, mini split, Pella windows on two sides, a custom stone retaining wall at the entrance, and an interior stair to fully floored storage above. It is a workshop, a studio, a serious room. Pete Thorn built it that way because he built everything that way. The roof was replaced in 2024 and is designed to accept solar panels -- a full-circle moment for a house whose original owner was installing solar decades before it was fashionable. A 24kW Generac generator handles the outages that have become part of modern life in the Carolina piedmont. This is a .41-acre wooded lot scattered with boulders, in Carrboro, built by a visionary, in an era that produced almost nothing like it. Those eras don't repeat.
  1. Listed by Sammy Martin • Franklin Street Realty

Property Details for 200 Spring Valley Road

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Subdivision
Webbwood
LISTING UPDATED: 05/25/2026 06:06 AM

Property Details for 200 Spring Valley Road

StatusActive
MLS #10167964
Days on Market18
Taxes$7,047 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1983
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

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Building Information for 200 Spring Valley Road

Stories1Year Built1983Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

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$3,463

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Property Information for 200 Spring Valley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R15
  • Directions: N Greensboro to right on Morningside to right on Spring Valley Rd
  • Subdivision Name: Webbwood
  • Latitude: 35.925386
  • Longitude: -79.082747
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,046.72
  • City Limits Of: Carrboro
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 61
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Charles and Lucile McDougle Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - McDougle
  • High School: CH/Carrboro - Chapel Hill
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1410.0
  • Architectural Style: Arts & Crafts, Ranch, Rustic
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Structures: See Remarks
  • Parcel Number: 9779513669
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Cedar, Wood Siding, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Description: Hardwood floors
  • Room Dimensions: 155 x 121
  • Room Width: 121.0
  • Room Length: 155.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Description: Hardwood floors
  • Room Dimensions: 1,310 x 107
  • Room Width: 107.0
  • Room Length: 1310.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: Hardwood floors
  • Room Dimensions: 1,310 x 107
  • Room Width: 107.0
  • Room Length: 1310.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Description: Living /Dining
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: With woodstove
  • Room Dimensions: 197 x 1,211
  • Room Width: 1211.0
  • Room Length: 197.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 6
  • Room Description: great appliance package
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 9
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 200 Spring Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10167964

$695,000—
Feb 15, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484820587

$440,000—
Jul 24, 1998

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #478588

$189,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10167964

$695,000
02/15/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484820587

$440,000
07/24/1998

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #478588

$189,500

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

Public Records for 200 Spring Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$300,000Additions$221,400Total$521,400
Tax Record2025$7,285 ($607 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,402 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,402 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983Year Renovated2000ZoningR10/R15CountyORANGEAPN9779-51-3669Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 200 Spring Valley 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
C And L McDougle Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

McDougle Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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200 Spring Valley Road is a single family home for sale in Carrboro, NC 27510. This property was listed for sale on May 17, 2026 by Franklin Street Realty, it's currently listed at $695,000. It has been on the market for a total of 18 days and was last sold on February 15, 2022. This listing's school district is Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District. Nearby schools include C And L McDougle Elementary School, McDougle Middle School and Chapel Hill High School. 200 Spring Valley Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,410 sqft single family home built in 1983.

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