996 Cleland Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$1,080,000

Exquisitely reimagined, this Goforth custom contemporary is a true statement home in the coveted golf course community of The Oaks. A welcoming foyer with crab orchard stone flooring sets the tone, introducing the home's distinctive architecture, clean lines, and walls of windows that bathe the interior in natural light. The… Read More expansive family room is both inviting and sophisticated, anchored by a gas log fireplace flanked by custom built-ins. Just beyond, the dining room impresses with a designer chandelier, vaulted ceiling, and dramatic walls of windows that frame serene views. The beautifully renovated kitchen is as functional as it is stylish, featuring quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, a designer backsplash, updated plumbing fixtures, and all-new appliances, including a KitchenAid range, Thermador microwave, and Bosch dishwasher. With views to both the front and rear grounds, the kitchen flows seamlessly into the breakfast nook, which leads one way to a sunlit home office with built-ins, and in the other direction the family room and its serving bar with a beverage fridge. The thoughtfully updated laundry room offers custom cabinetry, new counters, updated lighting, and exceptional pantry storage. Privately situated on the opposite wing, a spacious bedroom opens to its own deck and enjoys a bathroom with an updated vanity, countertops, and designer mirror. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite is a true sanctuary, with a dramatic vaulted ceiling, striking windows, and a beautifully appointed bath featuring a dual-sink vanity, updated finishes, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Two additional bedrooms on this level each offer ensuite baths with elevated updates. Outdoor living is equally compelling, with gracious front stairs leading to a covered porch, a generous deck overlooking the fenced backyard, and curated landscaping that enhances both beauty and privacy. A porte cochere accommodates two vehicles, while the circular drive provides effortless arrival. The unfinished lower-level entry provides everyday convenience and versatile space for a drop zone, workshop, or hobby area. Hoping for a main level primary suite? You're in luck! The owners worked with an architect to draw plans to convert the current main level guest suite into a thoughtfully designed primary suite, which would include a proposed primary bathroom addition and two closets. Additionally, the current main level bathroom would be reconfigured into a powder room for guests. The owners went through the permitting process with the Town of Chapel Hill for this project and have received an approved permit (see Documents tab)! They've done the heavy lifting for you! From this special home, enjoy a short walk to the Chapel Hill Country Club and easy access to the shops and dining of Meadowmont, East 54, and Glen Lennox. UNC, downtown Chapel Hill, and I-40 are all just minutes away. Enjoy refined living in one of Chapel Hill's most sought-after communities. Read Less

Courtesy of Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc., Denise P Kennihan.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 16, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,885

Year Built

1980

MLS Number

10160111

30 Days Snapshot Of 27517

$1.04M

+146%

(avg) sold price

-25%

homes sold

-49%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Electric Water Heater", "Gas Range", "Microwave", "Plumbed For Ice Maker", "Stainless Steel Appliance(s)", "Water Heater"

Basement

Basement: "Crawl Space", "Daylight", "Exterior Entry", "Interior Entry", "Partial", "Unfinished", "Unheated", "Walk-Out Access", "Other"

Building

Building Area Total: 2885, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: "Board & Batten Siding", "Lap Siding", "Wood Siding", Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 2885, Structure Type: "House", "Site Built", Year Built: 1980

Cooling

Cooling: "Central Air", "Electric", Cooling Included

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Fenced Yard", "Garden", "Rain Gutters", Patio And Porch Features: "Covered", "Deck", "Front Porch", "Patio"

Fence

Fencing: "Back Yard", "Fenced", "Gate", "Partial"

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included, Features: "Family Room", "Gas", "Gas Log"

Floors

Flooring: "Brick", "Carpet", "Hardwood", "Vinyl", "Stone", "Tile"

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Combination", "See Remarks"

Garage

Attached Garage

Heating

Heating: "Central", "Forced Air", "Natural Gas", Heating Included

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $50, Association Amenities: "Maintenance Grounds", Association Fee Frequency: Annually, Association Available

Interior Features

Interior Features: "Bar", "Bathtub/Shower Combination", "Bookcases", "Built-in Features", "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Double Vanity", "Entrance Foyer", "High Ceilings", "Open Floorplan", "Quartz Counters", "Recessed Lighting", "Separate Shower", "Smooth Ceilings", "Soaking Tub", "Storage", "Vaulted Ceiling(s)", "Walk-In Closet(s)", "Walk-In Shower", "Whirlpool Tub"

Laundry

Features: "Electric Dryer Hookup", "Inside", "Laundry Room", "Main Level", "Sink", "Washer Hookup"

Lot

Lot Features: "Back Yard", "Corner Lot", "Front Yard", "Hardwood Trees", "Landscaped", "Many Trees", "Near Golf Course", Parcel Number: 9798499108

Parking

Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Carport, Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway, Paved, 2 carport spaces, Carport Included, Open Parking

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Shingle"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 12094.33

Utilities

Water Source: "Public"

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