Orange County property record for 1605 Ferrell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9799-64-7738 |
| Primary APN | 9799-64-7738 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,424 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 212 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1605 FERRELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27517-2318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 61 SEC II COLONY WOODS P13/137 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONY WOODS |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 12101 |
1605 Ferrell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2003.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 FERRELL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-2318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST FCU |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2963 / 260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Property Address | 1605 FERRELL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-2318 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006754438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6754/438 |
| Instrument | 30060739 |
| Name | NORTHWEST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HERNDON, VA 20170 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Property Address | 1605 FERRELL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-2318 |
| Document Number | 6451563 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1605 FERRELL RD CHAPEL HILL NC 275172318, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-2318 |
| Document Number | 6451563 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 006451/000563 |
| Instrument | 70040 |
| Name | NORTHWEST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HERNDON, VA 20170 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 19, 2028 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1605 Ferrell Rd was $7,472, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Chapel Hill Town |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,472.00 (+3.22%) | $542,700 (-) Land $270,000 Building $272,700 | $542,700 (-) Land $270,000 Building $272,700 |
| 2025 | $7,239.00 | $542,700 Land $270,000 Building $272,700 | $542,700 Land $270,000 Building $272,700 |
| 2023 | $5,407.00 | $321,500 Land $135,000 Building $186,500 | $321,500 Land $135,000 Building $186,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 Ferrell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2013–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| 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 1605 Ferrell Rd 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: 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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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