1237 Oak Forest Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Property Records

Orange County property record for 1237 Oak Forest Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,779 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size10.4 acres (454,766 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$85,000 (May 2002)
Tax Bill$7,519 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN9747-57-4244

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9747-57-4244
Alternative APN
  • 257516

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,779 sqft Living Area
Gross Area8,032 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleRustic
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area454,766 sqft (10.4 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area160 sqft
Deck Area924 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1237 OAK FOREST RD
CityCHAPEL HILL
StateNC
Zip27516-9702
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal Description2 ROY & SHARON TRIPP P86/133
Legal Unit2
JurisdictionORANGE NC
Township / Civil DivisionBINGHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract11210

Owner

Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 478, CARRBORO, NC 27510-0478
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 13, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 13, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2588 / 190
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE NC
Property Address1237 OAK FOREST RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-9702
Document Number6613432
Instrument DateMay 16, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2019
Title CompanySOUTH MOUNTAIN GROUP, SOUTH MTN GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1237 OAK FOREST RD CHAPEL HILL NC 275169702, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-9702

Mortgage

Document Number6613432
DateMay 31, 2019
Book Page006613/000432
Instrument30001357
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressWILSON, NC 27893
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueMay 30, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange County
Unified School DistrictOrange County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,519.00 (+5.37%)$899,200 (-) Land $324,900 Building $574,300$899,200 (-) Land $324,900 Building $574,300
2025$7,136.00 (+24.32%)$899,200 (+56.38%) Land $324,900 Building $574,300$899,200 (+56.38%) Land $324,900 Building $574,300
2023$5,740.00$575,000 Land $146,800 Building $428,200$575,000 Land $146,800 Building $428,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBINGHAM WOODS MHP
private · serves 190 people · EPA ID NC0368188
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
10 / 1

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