Orange County property record for 1618 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,015 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9776-59-8868 |
| Primary APN | 9776-59-8868 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,235 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1618 SMITH LEVEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27516-3231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WR |
| Legal Description | 15 BL G SEC 1 HERITAGE HILLS P13/146 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE HILL |
| Legal Block | G |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 10710 |
1618 Smith Level Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2020.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1618 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201483310 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5791 / 286 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 6690436 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Property Address | 1618 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 6708327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6708/327 |
| Instrument | 30041682 |
| Name | CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1618 SMITH LEVEL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3231 |
| Document Number | 6690436 |
| Book / Page | 006690 / 000436 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 30034249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1618 SMITH LEVEL RD CHAPEL HILL NC 275163231, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3231 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1618 Smith Level Rd was $4,015, 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 | $4,015.00 (+4.8%) | $425,600 (-) Land $250,000 Building $175,600 | $425,600 (-) Land $250,000 Building $175,600 |
| 2025 | $3,831.00 | $425,600 Land $250,000 Building $175,600 | $425,600 Land $250,000 Building $175,600 |
| 2023 | $2,924.00 | $247,500 Land $110,000 Building $137,500 | $247,500 Land $110,000 Building $137,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1618 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 1618 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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