127 Glendale Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$1,650,000

Originally developed in the 1960s just off Franklin Street near campus, Glendale is comprised of rolling hills, large private homesites, beautiful mature trees, and direct access to the Battle Branch Trail. Over the years, many of the homes here have been completely reimagined transforming this classic neighborhood into something unexpectedly… Read More cool. 127 Glendale is one of those transformations. Perched at the top of the hill, yet naturally screened by lush, layered landscaping, the home feels both elevated and private. It's the kind of place where you can watch the sun rise from your bedroom and still catch the warm glow of it setting in the evening from the roof top deck. The exterior leans confidently modern, with dramatic angles, expansive glass, and a thoughtful mix of materials--metal detailing, warm woods set against cooler tones, and a handsome, solid entry custom metal door, that brings richness and elevates the overall design. Inside, you're immediately mesmerized. This is what it means to truly live in the light. Throughout the day, soft, shifting sunlight moves effortlessly across the interiors: through expansive walls of glass, shining on the custom designed metal staircase (Leo Gaev), and filtering through floor to ceiling windows in the all the main living spaces dissolving the boundary between indoors and out. The kitchen is both functional and beautifully composed--custom cabinetry, a generous island with bar seating, and thoughtful layout that allows cooking to be a collective effort. Just beyond, a separate dining room opens up--light-filled and spacious--creating a natural place to gather, linger, and actually enjoy the moment. The owner's suite and luxurious bath sit quietly on its own--private and oriented toward the sunrise. Just off the main living space, three additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, family, work, or whatever life looks like right now. Upstairs was designed with intention--functioning as a true in-law, au pair suite OR a teenage haven - complete with a bedroom, full bath, and a separate den or office. It opens to a private roof deck with space for raised gardens and room to make it your own. There's no shortage of places to gather, whether it's movie nights in the media room, game days in the bonus space, or enjoying slow evenings outside on the screen porch or patio both surrounded by lush landscaping and one with the echo of a waterfall. The outdoor living experience is fully dialed in, with a hot tub and seamless access to a secondary mudroom and full bath--perfect for rinsing off and resetting. An exercise room rounds it out, giving the home space to move, unwind, and live well. We could keep going--but this is one you simply need to experience, not just read. A few final standouts: craft room or office, attached bike storage, walk-up attic, and separate, generous secured storage below And behind it all, the smart details--solar panels, underground dog fence, portable generator, and drip irrigation front and back--supporting the home as beautifully as it lives. The exterior draws you in. The interior makes you want to stay! Read Less

Courtesy of Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham, Erin Daniel.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 4, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

4,680

Lot Size

0.55 Acres

Year Built

1965

MLS Number

10153822

30 Days Snapshot Of 27514

$376k

+31%

(avg) sold price

+75%

homes sold

171

+55%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Accessibility Features: "Accessible Approach with Ramp", "Accessible Entrance"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Bar Fridge", "Convection Oven", "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Dryer", "Freezer", "Gas Cooktop", "Gas Oven", "Ice Maker", "Microwave", "Range Hood", "Refrigerator", "Stainless Steel Appliance(s)", "Washer"

Basement

Basement: "Daylight", "Exterior Entry", "Finished", "Interior Entry"

Building

Building Area Total: 4680, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: "Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated", "Brick", "Wood Siding", Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 4680, Structure Type: "Site Built", Year Built: 1965

Cooling

Cooling: "Central Air", "Ductless", "Heat Pump", Cooling Included

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Garden", "Private Yard", "Smart Lock(s)"

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included, Features: "Wood Burning"

Floors

Flooring: "Carpet", "Concrete", "Cork", "Hardwood"

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Brick/Mortar"

Heating

Heating: "Central", "Ductless", "ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment", "Fireplace(s)", "Forced Air", "Heat Pump", Heating Included

Lot

Lot Size Acres: 0.55, Lot Size Area: 23958, Lot Size Square Feet: 23958, Lot Size Units: Square Feet, Parcel Number: 9788980630

Parking

2 carport spaces, Carport Included

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, Zoning: R-1

Roof

Roof: "Metal"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 17566

Utilities

Water Source: "Public"

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