504 East Franklin Street

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$1,700,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,874 Sq. Ft.
$439 / Sq. Ft.
3,874
Sq. Ft.
$439
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The 1814 Hooper-Kyser House is one of the oldest residences in Chapel Hill. This rare Federal style farm house was constructed for William Hooper, UNC's first professor of Ancient Languages. In 1951 it was purchased by UNC 1928 graduate and band leader, radio personality, recording artist and movie/television star, James Kern "Kay" Kyser. The residence features a spacious Provincial French kitchen, a comfortable family room, dining room, living room, heart of pine flooring, and original interior...The 1814 Hooper-Kyser House is one of the oldest residences in Chapel Hill. This rare Federal style farm house was constructed for William Hooper, UNC's first professor of Ancient Languages. In 1951 it was purchased by UNC 1928 graduate and band leader, radio personality, recording artist and movie/television star, James Kern "Kay" Kyser. The residence features a spacious Provincial French kitchen, a comfortable family room, dining room, living room, heart of pine flooring, and original interior woodwork.
  1. Listed by Harry T Branch • North Carolina Estates
  2. Listed by Owen Gwyn • North Carolina Estates

Property Details for 504 East Franklin Street

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Subdivision
Historic District
Association Fee2
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Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2021 04:09 PM

Property Details for 504 East Franklin Street

StatusClosed
MLS #2385015
Days on Market109
Taxes$24,529 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1814
Lot Size0.92 AC / 39,944 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

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Building Information for 504 East Franklin Street

Stories2Year Built1814Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 39,944 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,322 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,278

Property Taxes

$2,044

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 504 East Franklin Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: The Hooper-Kyser House is located at the corner of East Franklin Street and Battle Lane. The driveway entrance is on Battle Lane.
  • Cross Street: 15.4x19.4
  • Subdivision Name: Historic District
  • Latitude: 35.916004
  • Longitude: -79.047478
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Annual Amount: $24,529.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Northside
  • Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
  • High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Asphalt, Entry/Side, Parking Pad
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 178 x 217 x 176 x 224
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Historical Area
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer, Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Ext, Plaster Wall
  • Exterior Features: National Historic Desg
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Porch, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle, Roof Age 0-5 Years, Architectural Shingles
  • Security Features: Security System Finished, Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Wood Ext, Plaster Wall, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Bedroom, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Masonry, Gas
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Flooring: Brick, Hardwood
  • Cooling: 3 Zone, Central Air, A/C Age 6+ Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: 3 Zone, Forced Air, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Ice Maker Connection, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Mbr w/ Sit Rm, Separate Living room, 9 Ft Ceiling, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Wet Bar, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Ice Maker Connection, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: Cable Available, DW/Asphalt, Entry/Side, Parking Pad, Wood Ext, Plaster Wall, In Basement, Security System Finished, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Ice Maker Connection, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, In Basement, DW/Asphalt, Entry/Side, Parking Pad
  • Additional Equipment: Satellite Dish
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 504 East Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 504 East Franklin Street

Taxable ValueLand$969,000Additions$730,300Total$1,699,300
Tax Record2023$27,736 ($2,311 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt5,095 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,095 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914Year Renovated1994CountyORANGEAPN9788-58-9248Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 504 East Franklin Street

This home is within Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8 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

Phoenix Academy High School
Public8 to 12

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