Orange County property record for 505 Cates Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,370 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $12,958 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9779-15-9773 |
| Primary APN | 9779-15-9773 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,220 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 534 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Deck Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 505 CATES FARM RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27516-4632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | 21 WILLIAMS WOODS P75/99 & P95/180 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAMS WOODS |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 10706 |
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 CATES FARM RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-4632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015170220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6006 / 70 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2201000230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Property Address | 505 CATES FARM RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-4632 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 6715947 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6715/947 |
| Instrument | 30044619 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Carrboro Town |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,958.00 (+3.09%) | $912,400 (-) Land $310,000 Building $602,400 | $912,400 (-) Land $310,000 Building $602,400 |
| 2025 | $12,569.00 (+29.83%) | $912,400 (+58.13%) Land $310,000 Building $602,400 | $912,400 (+58.13%) Land $310,000 Building $602,400 |
| 2023 | $9,681.00 | $577,000 Land $100,000 Building $477,000 | $577,000 Land $100,000 Building $477,000 |
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 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.
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 192 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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