296 Dark Forest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Property Records

Chatham County property record for 296 Dark Forest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 4 ba · 3,199 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$790,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$6,065 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0086283`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0086283`
Alternative APNs	`1377665` `1365017`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,199 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,957 sqft
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2013
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1365017
Street Address	296 DARK FOREST DR
City	CHAPEL HILL
State	NC
Zip	27516-3706
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CUD-CC
Legal Description	LOT 18 AC 0.25 BK 2008 PG 333
Legal Subdivision	BRIAR CHAPEL 2
Legal Block	86
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM NC
Township / Civil Division	BALDWIN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3029
Census Tract	20105

Owner

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	296 DARK FOREST DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3706
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 2, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Jun 23, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Sep 7, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE
Aug 4, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	5523
Deed Book / Page	2368 / 1027
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 2, 2026
Property Address	296 DARK FOREST DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3706
Document Number	0000008206
Book / Page	2545 / 216
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2026
Instrument	20268206
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 11, 2026
Title Company	PCS TITLE, CU TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	296 DARK FOREST DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3706

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008206,
Date	Sep 2, 2026
Book Page	2545/216
Instrument	20268206

Lender

Name	HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM NC
Recording Date	Jun 23, 2023
Property Address	296 DARK FOREST DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3706
Document Number	02368/1027
Book / Page	2368 / 1027
Map Reference	SL 2008-332&2008-333
Instrument Date	Jun 16, 2023
Instrument	5523
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 7, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,580.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4016 FEARRINGTON POST, PITTSBORO, NC 27312-5031

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	296 DARK FOREST DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3706

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005524
Date	Jun 23, 2023
Instrument	5524

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2053

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM NC
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2018
Property Address	296 DARK FOREST DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3706
Document Number	0000009273
Book / Page	002007 / 000828
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2018
Instrument	9273
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$980.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	296 DARK FOREST DR CHAPEL HILL NC 275163706, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3706

Mortgage

Document Number	9274
Date	Sep 7, 2018
Book Page	002007/000830
Instrument	9274

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 6, 2048

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM NC
Property Address	296 DARK FOREST DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3706
Document Number	0000009216
Book / Page	001941 / 000378
Instrument Date	Aug 4, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2017
Title Company	AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	296 DARK FOREST DR CHAPEL HILL NC 275163706, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-3706

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009216
Date	Aug 16, 2017
Book Page	001941/000378
Instrument	9216

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 15, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Chatham County
Unified School District	Chatham County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,065.00 (+24.36%)	$841,633 (+51.45%) Land $125,000 Building $716,633	$841,633 (+51.45%) Land $125,000 Building $716,633
2024	$4,877.00 (+4.79%)	$555,699 (-) Land $100,000 Building $455,699	$555,699 (-) Land $100,000 Building $455,699
2023	$4,654.00 (+107.95%)	$555,699 (-) Land $100,000 Building $455,699	$555,699 (-) Land $100,000 Building $455,699
2022	$2,238.00	$555,699 Land $100,000 Building $455,699	$555,699 Land $100,000 Building $455,699

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 18 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	18 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

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	Indirect within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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