503 Whitehead Rd
Description
Discover a true ''pocket neighborhood'' hidden in plain sight. Located within the coveted Mason Farm/Whitehead Circle Neighborhood Conservation District, this 1947 William Sprinkle-designed gem offers a peaceful, one-level retreat just steps from UNC Hospitals, Kenan-Flagler, and the Dean Smith Center. With no cut-through streets, this quiet enclave provides a rare sense of seclusion in the center of town.
The home's architectural lineage is immediately...A Mid-Century Sanctuary in the Heart of Chapel Hill
Discover a true ''pocket neighborhood'' hidden in plain sight. Located within the coveted Mason Farm/Whitehead Circle Neighborhood Conservation District, this 1947 William Sprinkle-designed gem offers a peaceful, one-level retreat just steps from UNC Hospitals, Kenan-Flagler, and the Dean Smith Center. With no cut-through streets, this quiet enclave provides a rare sense of seclusion in the center of town.
The home's architectural lineage is immediately apparent in its authentic Eichler Weldtex-style siding and soaring, timber-beamed ceilings. Inside, smoked white oak hardwoods flow throughout an airy, light-filled floor plan. Upon entry, a private wing leads to the primary suite and two additional well-appointed bedrooms. A multi-purpose flex room with its own full bath serves as a quiet study, library, or guest suite.
The heart of the home is a masterclass in organic modern living. The galley-style kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom cabinetry, Carrera marble countertops, and a premium stainless suite including a 5-burner gas cooktop and double wall-mount convection ovens. Entertaining is effortless with the adjoining wine bar and pantry, complete with an under-counter cooler, transitioning seamlessly into a second expansive living and dining area. Here, a wood-burning fireplace and second vaulted ceiling create a grand yet cozy atmosphere for gatherings.
Practicality meets high design with a rear-entry mudroom and laundry center, a Rinnai tankless water heater, and a new roof (March 2024). Outside, the one-acre homesite is a natural masterpiece, featuring dramatic boulder outcroppings and a low-maintenance landscape. The large, fenced backyard offers a secure play area for pets or the perfect canvas for a custom fire-pit lounge. The property is completed by a two-car detached garage featuring modern frosted glass panel doors and three substantial storage closets for garden and recreational gear.
Experience a residence that is not just a home, but a piece of Chapel Hill's architectural history.
Listing Agents
![Gretchen Coley]()
gretchen.coley@compass.comP: (919)-526-0401
![Eliza McAllister]()
eliza.mcallister@compass.comP: (917)-573-0486
Property Details for 503 Whitehead Road
Property Details for 503 Whitehead Road
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 10151025 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Taxes | $13,415 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Lot Size | 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF |
| County | Orange County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.4% |
Location
Building Information for 503 Whitehead Road
Payment Calculator
$6,601 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$5,483
$1,118
$0
Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes
1Property Information for 503 Whitehead Road
- Zoning: R-LD1
- Directions: Follow I-40 to NC-54 W in Durham County. Take exit 273A from I-40. Continue on NC-54 W. Drive to Whitehead Rd in Chapel Hill
- Subdivision Name: Whitehead
- Latitude: 35.897302
- Longitude: -79.048548
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $13,415.00
- City Limits Of: Chapel Hill
- City Limits YN: Yes
- Lot Number: 8
- Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Property Leased YN: No
- Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
- Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Glenwood
- Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
- High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
- Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: Yes
- Building Area Total: 2578.0
- Lot Size Dimensions: See plat map
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
- Parcel Number: 9788515423
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Enhanced Accessible: Yes
- Primary Residence YN: Yes
- New Construction: No
- Photos Count: 75
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Senior Community: No
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Shingle
- New Construction Type: Wood Siding, House, Site Built
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 4
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling?: Yes
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Heating?: Yes
- Interior: Wood Siding
- Rooms Total: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 18
- Room Width: 18.0
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 13.5
- Room Width: 13.5
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 11.4 x 15
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Length: 11.4
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Dimensions: 9.5 x 13.5
- Room Width: 13.5
- Room Length: 9.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Dimensions: 14.8 x 24
- Room Width: 24.0
- Room Length: 14.8
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 15.2 x 15.6
- Room Width: 15.6
- Room Length: 15.2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 9.6 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 9.6
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.8
- Room Width: 8.8
- Room Length: 9.6
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 15.6
- Room Width: 15.6
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 7.3 x 12.8
- Room Width: 12.8
- Room Length: 7.3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Dimensions: 7 x 5
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Description: Storage
- Room Dimensions: 7.3 x 11.2
- Room Width: 11.2
- Room Length: 7.3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Other
- Room Description: Garage
- Room Dimensions: 24.2 x 24
- Room Width: 24.0
- Room Length: 24.2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Other
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Class Name: CrossProperty
Property History for 503 Whitehead Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10151025 | — | |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10151025 | $1,125,000 | — |
| May 23, 2024 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10023695 | $1,020,000 | — |
| May 21, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1533674219 | $1,020,000 | +5.3% / yr |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10023695 | — | |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10023695 | $998,900 | — |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1920937 | $600,000 | — |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1920937 | $600,000 | — |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Sold AMLS #1920937 | $600,000 | — |
| Feb 4, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #410313438 | $600,000 | +102.9% / yr |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Listed (Active) AMLS #1920937 | $630,000 | — |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1920937 | $630,000 | — |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1920937 | $630,000 | — |
| May 8, 2013 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | $349,500 | — |
| May 8, 2013 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | — | |
| May 8, 2013 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | $349,500 | — |
| May 8, 2013 | Sold AMLS #1882589 | $349,500 | — |
| May 8, 2013 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | — | |
| May 7, 2013 | Pending AMLS #1882589 | — | |
| May 1, 2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #352430975 | $349,500 | — |
| Apr 3, 2013 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | $349,500 | — |
| Apr 3, 2013 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | $349,500 | — |
| Apr 3, 2013 | Listed (Active) AMLS #1882589 | $349,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10151025 | — |
| 03/06/2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10151025 | $1,125,000 |
| 05/23/2024 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10023695 | $1,020,000 |
| 05/21/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1533674219 | $1,020,000 +5.3% / yr |
| 04/26/2024 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10023695 | — |
| 04/18/2024 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10023695 | $998,900 |
| 02/26/2014 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1920937 | $600,000 |
| 02/26/2014 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1920937 | $600,000 |
| 02/26/2014 | Sold AMLS #1920937 | $600,000 |
| 02/04/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #410313438 | $600,000 +102.9% / yr |
| 11/19/2013 | Listed (Active) AMLS #1920937 | $630,000 |
| 11/19/2013 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1920937 | $630,000 |
| 11/19/2013 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1920937 | $630,000 |
| 05/08/2013 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | $349,500 |
| 05/08/2013 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | — |
| 05/08/2013 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | $349,500 |
| 05/08/2013 | Sold AMLS #1882589 | $349,500 |
| 05/08/2013 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | — |
| 05/07/2013 | Pending AMLS #1882589 | — |
| 05/01/2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #352430975 | $349,500 |
| 04/03/2013 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | $349,500 |
| 04/03/2013 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1882589 | $349,500 |
| 04/03/2013 | Listed (Active) AMLS #1882589 | $349,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 503 Whitehead Road
Schools near 503 Whitehead Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Glenwood Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Grey Culbreth Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
East Chapel Hill High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Virtual Academy School Public9 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.
Similar Homes
Similar Sold Homes
Explore Nearby Homes
- Blue Hill District Homes for Sale
- Booker Creek Homes for Sale
- Cameron-McCauley Homes for Sale
- Chandler's Green Homes for Sale
- Chapel Hill Township - Orange County Homes for Sale
- Chase Avenue Homes for Sale
- Chesley Homes for Sale
- Creek Wood Homes for Sale
- Eno Township - Orange County Homes for Sale
- Estes Hills Homes for Sale
- Falls of New Hope Homes for Sale
- Forest Hills Homes for Sale
- Fraternity Row Homes for Sale
- Northside Homes for Sale
- Presque Isle Homes for Sale
- Chapel Hill Homes for Sale
- Durham Homes for Sale
- Carrboro Homes for Sale
- Hillsborough Homes for Sale
- Efland Homes for Sale
- Bahama Homes for Sale
- Cedar Grove Homes for Sale
- Cary Homes for Sale
- Mebane Homes for Sale
- Hurdle Mills Homes for Sale
- Morrisville Homes for Sale
- Pittsboro Homes for Sale
- Apex Homes for Sale
- Raleigh Homes for Sale
- Snow Camp Homes for Sale
- 27517 Homes for Sale
- 27707 Homes for Sale
- 27705 Homes for Sale
- 27599 Homes for Sale
- 27278 Homes for Sale
- 27516 Homes for Sale
- 27510 Homes for Sale
- 27713 Homes for Sale
- 27708 Homes for Sale
- 27523 Homes for Sale
- 27712 Homes for Sale
- 27710 Homes for Sale
- 27243 Homes for Sale
- 27701 Homes for Sale
- 27312 Homes for Sale
No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Listings marked with a Doorify MLS icon are provided courtesy of the Doorify MLS, of North Carolina, Internet Data Exchange Database. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. The listing broker shall not be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. Copyright 2024 Doorify MLS of North Carolina. All rights reserved.
