Orange County property record for 948 Old Post Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 954 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,101 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9787-53-9088 |
| Primary APN | 9787-53-9088 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 954 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,308 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|
| Street Address | 948 OLD POST RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27517-7725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 3 BERNICE R SMITH P20/161 |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAPEL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 12201 |
948 Old Post Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2004.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 OLD POST RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-7725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3117 / 251 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 3327000531 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 948 Old Post Rd was $4,101, up 6.1% 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 | $4,101.00 (+6.11%) | $419,700 (-) Land $273,000 Building $146,700 | $419,700 (-) Land $273,000 Building $146,700 |
| 2025 | $3,865.00 | $419,700 Land $273,000 Building $146,700 | $419,700 Land $273,000 Building $146,700 |
| 2023 | $2,792.00 | $228,200 Land $113,200 Building $115,000 | $228,200 Land $113,200 Building $115,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 948 Old Post 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · other causes |
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 948 Old Post Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 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 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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