Chatham County property record for 224 Bells Chapel Rd, Apex, NC 27523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,129 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 18.5 acres (806,034 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,222 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0017666 |
| Primary APN | 0017666 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,129 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 681 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 806,034 sqft (18.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 224 BELLS CHAPEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | APEX |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27523-5432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | P5-12 AC 18.504 BK 2001 PG 178 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH EAST NEW HOPE |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HOPE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 20702 |
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 224 BELLS CHAPEL RD, APEX, NC 27523-5432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0008701003 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham County |
| Unified School District | Chatham County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,222.00 (+61.25%) | $1,081,215 (+53.69%) Land $686,151 Building $395,064 | $1,081,215 (+53.69%) Land $686,151 Building $395,064 |
| 2023 | $5,719.00 | $703,489 Land $455,351 Building $248,138 | $703,489 Land $455,351 Building $248,138 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
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 | 0.03% 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 | CHATHAM CO-NORTH serves 23,088 people · EPA ID NC0319126 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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