Chatham County property record for 253 Cedar Lake Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,341 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0002558 |
| Primary APN | 0002558 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 253 CEDAR LAKE RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27516-9544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | M1-61-14 AC 1 BK 18 PG 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDAR VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BALDWIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 20105 |
253 Cedar Lake Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1626 OLD LYSTRA RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-9176 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0002257663 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2257 / 663 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 CEDAR LAKE RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-9544 |
| Document Number | 002257/663 |
| Book / Page | 2257 / 663 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 16483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 63RD AVE N, 308, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572-3335 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 306 6TH AVE N, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577-3908 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Cedar Lake Rd was $1,341, up 54% from the year before.
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 | $1,341.00 (+53.96%) | $168,675 (+40.43%) Land $45,000 Building $123,675 | $168,675 (+40.43%) Land $45,000 Building $123,675 |
| 2024 | $871.00 (+56.65%) | $120,116 (-) Land $40,500 Building $79,616 | $120,116 (-) Land $40,500 Building $79,616 |
| 2023 | $556.00 | $120,116 Land $40,500 Building $79,616 | $120,116 Land $40,500 Building $79,616 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Cedar Lake Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 253 Cedar Lake 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 | 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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