12044 Iredell, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
About This Home
Discover a true architectural masterpiece set on a sprawling, level estate lot within the prestigious Governors Club—an exclusive, gated community anchored by a 27 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. This extraordinary residence blends modern elegance with breathtaking natural surroundings, framed by expansive windows that invite the outdoors in. Inside, every detail is a statement. Vaulted and floating ceilings and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions create a living experience that is both sophisticated and serene. Major rooms are intentionally positioned to capture tranquil views, offering comfort, style, and a constant connection to nature. Step outside to your private resort. Enjoy a firepit lounge with outdoor TV, a stunning swimming pool with swim up bar, spa, putting green, and a four-season garden—all overlooking the 7th fairway yet at the perfect amount of distance to ensure privacy. The home's quiet cul-de-sac setting is flat, a rarity within the Club and allows for easy walking to all the country club amenities. The home borders more than 38,000 acres of protected land, delivering unmatched privacy while still embracing the warmth of the Governors Club community. Extensively renovated inside and out to create a hard to beat living experience. New modern front and back doors installed, extensive landscaping, white oak floors installed where there was carpet and refinished all of the wood floors throughout the entire home to their natural state, we ripped out some of the cabinetry that dated the home and put in floating shelves in the kitchen and scullery, had a mudroom installed, refinished office including ceiling, cabinet tops and floors, ripped out the units in the primary bedroom and put in hardwood floors, finished the lower level creating a spa room, sauna, golf simulator / gym room that has a bar area w/sink, fridge and dishwasher it overlooks the pool, wine cellar 2023. New whole house water filtering system just installed. The generator was replaced in 2024, The architectural roof and 13 skylights were installed in the Fall of 2021, the pool/spa/firepit area was installed and ready for use in the Summer of 2022 - The boys wanted to keep carpet in their bedrooms so we put new carpet in and let them design their rooms, The garage holds 3 vehicles and is accessible through two doors. Located minutes from UNC, Duke, RDU Airport, RTP, restaurants, and shopping, giving it the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and convenience. Due to water restrictions, funds towards seeding the grass will be provided.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Stone,Stucco,Synthetic Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Bar Fridge,Built-In Gas Oven,Built-In Range,Built-In Refrigerator,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Double Oven,Dryer,Gas Cooktop,Gas Oven,Ice Maker,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Warming Drawer,Washer,Water Purifier,Wine Cooler
- Laundry features: Laundry Chute,Laundry Room,Sink
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight, Finished, Heated, Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Quartz Counters,Recessed Lighting,Sauna,Soaking Tub,Stone Counters,Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-In Shower
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Basement,Dining Room,Family Room,Fire Pit,Great Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,702
- Finished area above ground: 5,687
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Heat Pump,Humidity Control
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 7,389
- Total interior livable area: 7,389 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Central Living Area,Accessible Entrance
Details
- Parcel number: 0065875
- Zoning: R-1
- Special condition: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Stories: 1
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced,Heated,In Ground,Outdoor Pool,Pool/Spa Combo,Private,Salt Water,Community
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio,Screened,Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony,Barbecue,Fenced Yard,Fire Pit,Garden,Lighting,Private Yard
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated,In Ground,Private
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course,Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 1.19 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Cul-De-Sac,Gentle Sloping,Landscaped,On Golf Course
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Circular Driveway,Driveway,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Chatham County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $13,147 | $157,764 |
| Home Insurance * | $765 | $9,180 |
| Property Taxes | $1,544 | $18,528 |
| Electricity | $688 | $8,258 |
| Total | $16,144 | $193,728 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Listed for sale | $2,600,000 |
| 2025-07-16 | Listing removed | $2,800,000 |
| 2025-06-05 | Price change | $2,800,000 |
| 2025-01-29 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000 |
| 2024-11-04 | Listing removed | $2,900,000 |
| 2024-10-27 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000 |
| 2017-11-15 | Sold | $830,000 |
| 2017-09-29 | Pending sale | $845,000 |
| 2017-09-20 | Price change | $845,000 |
| 2017-04-27 | Listed for sale | $995,000 |
| 2017-03-10 | Listing removed | $1,125,000 |
| 2017-01-06 | Price change | $1,125,000 |
| 2016-05-17 | Listed for sale | $1,188,000 |
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