Orange County property record for 201 Palafox Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,138 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $685,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $10,285 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer Jun 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9880-15-0503 |
| Primary APN | 9880-15-0503 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,138 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,436 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 583 sqft |
| Patio Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 201 PALAFOX DR |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27516-1179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 76 SEC 1 PH 2 NORTHWOOD V P85/39 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWOOD |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 11207 |
201 Palafox Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 OLD LARKSPUR WAY, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3413 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202230074180 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6785 / 799 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006806281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 201 PALAFOX DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-1179 |
| Document Number | 0006806281 |
| Book / Page | 6806 / 281 |
| Map Reference | PG 85/39 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 30083941 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 OLD LARKSPUR WAY, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3413 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 201 PALAFOX DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-1179 |
| Document Number | 0006785799 |
| Book / Page | 6785 / 799 |
| Map Reference | MB 85 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 30074180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,370.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 PALAFOX DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-1179 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Property Address | 201 PALAFOX DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-1179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 6370445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 6370/445 |
| Instrument | 20170927000193470 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27609 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 201 Palafox Dr was $10,285, up 3.3% 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 | $10,285.00 (+3.31%) | $753,900 (-) Land $300,000 Building $453,900 | $753,900 (-) Land $300,000 Building $453,900 |
| 2025 | $9,955.00 | $753,900 Land $300,000 Building $453,900 | $753,900 Land $300,000 Building $453,900 |
| 2023 | $7,623.00 | $459,500 Land $130,000 Building $329,500 | $459,500 Land $130,000 Building $329,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 201 Palafox Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 risk around 201 Palafox Dr 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 208 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 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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