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$686,640$298 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Aug 2, 2012

408 RIDGECREST DR

CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,304 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$687K
$520K low$854K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Aug 2, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,402 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$681,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$435,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$246,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$402,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$681,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyORANGE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1977
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.82
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 680 ft²Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Estes Hills Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Guy B. Phillips Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
East Chapel Hill High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27514These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,147
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,718 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,395
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,714
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

408 Ridgecrest Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Orange County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Chapel Hill 27514

What homes are worth in Chapel Hill 27514

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$134K$2M

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Chapel Hill 27514.

How it measures up in Chapel Hill 27514

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chapel Hill 27514.

Estimated value$686,640
CheaperTypical $689,947Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$298
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area2,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,299 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.82 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 408 Ridgecrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChapel Hill 27514Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$686,64050% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29856% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than2,304 ft²50% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.82 ac55% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than195711% of homes11% of homes

About 408 Ridgecrest Dr

How much is 408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC is $686,640 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $519,733 to $853,547. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC last sell?

408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC last sold on Aug 2, 2012 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC?

408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,304 square feet of living space and a 0.82-acre lot.

When was 408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC built?

408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC?

408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC is assigned to Estes Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Guy B. Phillips Middle School (middle), rated A; East Chapel Hill High School (high), rated A. All sit in Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC compare to other homes in Chapel Hill 27514?

Among the 6,940 homes in Chapel Hill 27514, it is worth more than 50% of them ($686,640 against a typical $689,947), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($298 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 50% of them (2,304 ft² against a typical 2,299 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.82 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1957 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 68% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 408 Ridgecrest Dr, Chapel Hill, NC was $9,402. The county assessed it at $681,900.

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