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$458,170$303 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $273,000 on Aug 23, 2018

521 ROBIN RD

CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,513 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.
1.07 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$458K
$406K low$511K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$273,000 · Aug 23, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,639 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$403,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$207,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$266,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,400

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.Conventional
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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
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
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.Deck · 88 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.

M
C&L McDougle Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
E
McDougle Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Chapel Hill High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27516These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,247
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.534 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,256
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,533
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

521 Robin Rd 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 less than 73% of homes in Chapel Hill 27516
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Orange County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Chapel Hill 27516
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Chapel Hill 27516
  • Older than 77% of homes in Chapel Hill 27516

What homes are worth in Chapel Hill 27516

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

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$189K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Chapel Hill 27516.

How it measures up in Chapel Hill 27516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chapel Hill 27516.

Estimated value$458,170
CheaperTypical $615,649Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$303
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,513 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,154 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size1.07 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 521 Robin Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChapel Hill 27516Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$458,17027% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30361% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,513 ft²24% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.07 ac73% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than197723% of homes31% of homes

About 521 Robin Rd

How much is 521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC is $458,170 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $405,560 to $510,780. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC last sell?

521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC last sold on Aug 23, 2018 for $273,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC?

521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,513 square feet of living space and a 1.07-acre lot.

When was 521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC built?

521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC?

521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC is assigned to C&L McDougle Middle School (middle), rated A; McDougle Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC compare to other homes in Chapel Hill 27516?

Among the 15,187 homes in Chapel Hill 27516, it is worth more than 27% of them ($458,170 against a typical $615,649), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($303 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,513 ft² against a typical 2,154 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1.07 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1977 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 43% 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 521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Robin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC was $3,639. The county assessed it at $403,400.

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