Orange County property record for 601 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,352 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9777-69-5494 |
| Primary APN | 9777-69-5494 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,580 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 601 SMITH LEVEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27516-9112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E/S SR 1919 AKA MAJ 2 L G TRIPP PNOR |
| Legal Subdivision | L G TRIPP PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 12202 |
601 Smith Level Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 SMITH LEVEL RD, B, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-9112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201465440 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5779 / 136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 601 Smith Level Rd was $2,352, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,352.00 (+4.72%) | $242,900 (-) Land $76,900 Building $166,000 | $242,900 (-) Land $76,900 Building $166,000 |
| 2025 | $2,246.00 | $242,900 Land $76,900 Building $166,000 | $242,900 Land $76,900 Building $166,000 |
| 2023 | $1,908.00 | $157,100 Land $48,800 Building $108,300 | $157,100 Land $48,800 Building $108,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Smith Level Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 601 Smith Level 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 282 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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