Orange County property record for 103 Arbutus Pl, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $288,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,407 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9787-97-0765 |
| Primary APN | 9787-97-0765 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,860 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 103 ARBUTUS PL |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27517-8504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 202 PH 1 WOODS AT LAUREL HILL P41/152 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL HILL |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 12201 |
103 Arbutus Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 ARBUTUS PL, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-8504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018183360 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6525 / 40 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Property Address | 103 ARBUTUS PL, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-8504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 67081609 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6708/1609 |
| Instrument | 30041904 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 103 ARBUTUS PL, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-8504 |
| Document Number | 652540 |
| Book / Page | 006525 / 000040 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 183360 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $576.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 ARBUTUS PL CHAPEL HILL NC 275178504, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-8504 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 103 Arbutus Pl was $4,407, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,407.00 (+0.2%) | $452,100 (-4.38%) Land $240,000 Building $212,100 | $452,100 (-4.38%) Land $240,000 Building $212,100 |
| 2025 | $4,398.00 | $472,800 Land $240,000 Building $232,800 | $472,800 Land $240,000 Building $232,800 |
| 2023 | $3,482.00 | $285,000 Land $97,500 Building $187,500 | $285,000 Land $97,500 Building $187,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 103 Arbutus Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 103 Arbutus Pl is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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