353 Tenney Circle Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Open 3/21 12PM-2PM

UPDATED: 03/21/2026 06:48 PM ON MARKET: 2 days on market

$1,550,000

4 Beds3 Baths3,120 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,120 sqft

Price per Sqft $496

Subdivision Not In A Subdivision

MLS Listing ID 10153814

Style Site Built

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,120

Year Built 1957

Annual Tax Amount $11,330

Lot Size 0.880 Acres

Acres 0.88

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Triangle MLS

Location

State NC

County Orange

Community Historical Area

Zoning R-1

Direction Franklin Street to N Boundary Street. Turn right onto E Rosemary Street. Turn left onto Glenburnie Street. Turn right onto Tenney Circle. Home is on the right.

Rooms

Other Rooms • Primary Bedroom: 14.8 x 15.9 (Second)
• Bedroom 2: 13 x 14.5 (Second)
• Bedroom 3: 12.7 x 16 (First)
• Dining Room: 12.4 x 12.6 (Main)
• Family Room: 30.9 x 14.4 (Main)
• Kitchen: 24.4 x 12.9 (Main)
• Other: 8 x 10 (Additional)

Basement Apartment,Daylight,Finished,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Interior

Interior Features Cedar Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Double Vanity,Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Ceramic Tile,Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher,Gas Range,Microwave,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer/Dryer Stacked

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Garden,Private Yard

Community Features Historical Area

View Y/N Yes

Roof Type Shingle

Garage No

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Garden,Hardwood Trees,Landscaped,Native Plants,Near Public Transit,Private

Faces Franklin Street to N Boundary Street. Turn right onto E Rosemary Street. Turn left onto Glenburnie Street. Turn right onto Tenney Circle. Home is on the right.

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Transitional

Structure Type Brick Veneer,Wood Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Ch/Carrboro - Northside

Middle Schools Ch/Carrboro - Guy Phillips

High Schools Ch/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 9789701200

Special Listing Condition Standard

Property Description

''What is it that binds us to this place as no other?'' Maybe it is the well, the bell, stone walls, the crisp October nights and now dogwoods blooming. Welcome to 353 Tenney Circle, a modern oasis in the park-like and historic Tenney Circle neighborhood in Chapel Hill.

Boasting walking distance to downtown Chapel Hill and iconic Franklin Street, this home is simultaneously a stone's throw from UNC campus and whisper quiet. Four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a dedicated office, and gathering spaces sized to accommodate a crowd comfortably.

The current owners lovingly overhauled this classic mid-century modern house to achieve an inviting, open living space perfect for entertaining and relaxing around a 14-foot central island.

The multifunctional lower-level can be accessed from the main residence or separate entrance, offering a living space sized to accommodate a bed, full bathroom, and kitchenette with refrigerator and sink.

Recent improvements include: A complete renovation of the kitchen, living room, and dining area with all new island, prep sink, appliances, refinished floors, and designer lighting. HVAC replacement in 2025. New lower-level flooring. Outdoor storage shed designed to complement the main residence. Landscape improvements for year-round enjoyment plus native, deer-resistance plantings.

Towering white oaks and poplars adorn the approximately 0.9 acre lot, which lends a tree house experience teeming with local wildlife. In the spring, summer, and fall, mature native foliage envelops the property, offering exceptional privacy with neighboring homes scarcely visible from anywhere inside.

Rich in history, this home was built by George Barclay, UNC's first All-American football player and later UNC's Head Coach.

Don't miss your chance to live in this distinguished and historic neighborhood, a priceless gem in the heart of Chapel Hill!