Orange County property record for 501 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,757 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,500 (Jul 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $20,308 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9788-58-6349 |
| Primary APN | 9788-58-6349 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,757 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,511 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 306 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 501 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27514-3710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2R6 |
| Legal Description | #2 REC R B HOUSE LOT P55/40 |
| Legal Subdivision | RECOMBINATION PLAT R B HOUSE LOT |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
501 E Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1990.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E FRANKLIN ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-3710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 862 / 120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 501 E Franklin St was $20,308, up 3.2% 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 | $20,308.00 (+3.24%) | $1,499,900 (-) Land $980,000 Building $519,900 | $1,499,900 (-) Land $980,000 Building $519,900 |
| 2025 | $19,671.00 | $1,499,900 Land $980,000 Building $519,900 | $1,499,900 Land $980,000 Building $519,900 |
| 2023 | $17,279.00 | $1,054,500 Land $570,000 Building $484,500 | $1,054,500 Land $570,000 Building $484,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 E Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 2000.
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 13 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 110 units insured incl. 97 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2000–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 501 E Franklin St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 55 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 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures