Orange County property record for 1534 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,916 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $289,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,358 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9777-50-8664 |
| Primary APN | 9777-50-8664 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,916 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,571 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 156 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1534 SMITH LEVEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27516-3230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WR |
| Legal Description | 3 BL A SEC 1 HERITAGE HILLS P13/146 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE HILL |
| Legal Block | A |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10710 |
1534 Smith Level Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1534 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201930010414 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6633 / 1047 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Property Address | 1534 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3230 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0067631194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6763/1194 |
| Instrument | 30064618 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1534 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3230 |
| Document Number | 0066331047 |
| Book / Page | 6633 / 1047 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 146 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30010414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $578.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 POST ST FL 11, 1, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104-5215 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1534 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3230 |
| Document Number | 0030010415 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30010415 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 2% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 6% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1534 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3230 |
| Document Number | 66251238 |
| Book / Page | 006625 / 001238 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30006812 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $590.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 405 HOWARD ST #550 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941052999, 550, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105-2999 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1534 Smith Level Rd was $4,358, 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 | $4,358.00 (+4.81%) | $463,300 (-) Land $250,000 Building $213,300 | $463,300 (-) Land $250,000 Building $213,300 |
| 2025 | $4,158.00 | $463,300 Land $250,000 Building $213,300 | $463,300 Land $250,000 Building $213,300 |
| 2023 | $3,283.00 | $279,400 Land $110,000 Building $169,400 | $279,400 Land $110,000 Building $169,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1534 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 1534 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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