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$607,331$255 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

98 RIVER BIRCH LN

CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,378 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$607K
$570K low$645K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,974 (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.$357,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$288,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$357,700

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
East Chapel Hill High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Guy B. Phillips Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
E
Rashkis Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 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

98 River Birch Ln 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Chapel Hill 27514
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Chapel Hill 27514
  • Newer than 96% 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
$139K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 43% 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$607,331
CheaperTypical $680,297Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area2,378 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,306 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 98 River Birch Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChapel Hill 27514Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$607,33143% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25533% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,378 ft²52% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac14% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than201896% of homes92% of homes

About 98 River Birch Ln

How much is 98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC is $607,331 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $570,059 to $644,603. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC last sell?

98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC?

98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,378 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC built?

98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC?

98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC is assigned to East Chapel Hill High School (high), rated A; Guy B. Phillips Middle School (middle), rated A; Rashkis Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC compare to other homes in Chapel Hill 27514?

Among the 6,932 homes in Chapel Hill 27514, it is worth more than 43% of them ($607,331 against a typical $680,297), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($255 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 52% of them (2,378 ft² against a typical 2,306 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2018 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 61% 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 98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 98 River Birch Ln, Chapel Hill, NC was $4,974. The county assessed it at $357,700.

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