Orange County property record for 1500 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,500 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,616 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9777-51-9244 |
| Primary APN | 9777-51-9244 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1500 SMITH LEVEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27516-3228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | WR |
| Legal Description | W/S SMITH LEVEL RD |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10710 |
1500 Smith Level Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1312 WAKEFIELD CT, WINNABOW, NC 28479-5717 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2260 / 83 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0030131011 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1500 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3228 |
| Document Number | 0006909411 |
| Book / Page | 6909 / 411 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 30131011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1510 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3228 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1312 WAKEFIELD CT, WINNABOW, NC 28479-5717 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1500 Smith Level Rd was $2,616, up 4.8% 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 | $2,616.00 (+4.85%) | $287,500 (-) Land $287,500 | $287,500 (-) Land $287,500 |
| 2025 | $2,495.00 | $287,500 Land $287,500 | $287,500 Land $287,500 |
| 2023 | $1,236.00 | $110,000 Land $110,000 | $110,000 Land $110,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1500 Smith Level Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2018–2025) |
| 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 1500 Smith Level Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serves 86,500 people · EPA ID NC0368010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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