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Active 55+ and Seniors

With its moderate climate, affordable cost of living and excellent medical care, our region is a popular place to retire. North Carolina ranks 9th nationally in residents who are 65 and older, and within five years 1 in 5 residents will be at least 65.

At Local Market Realty, we are dedicated to serving the older members of our community, whether they are selling their home or buying something new. Both Michele Burris and Sue Fox are certified as Seniors Real Estate Specialists, and between us we have 35 years of experience.

Each year, we help people from around the country retire to beautiful homes in Chapel Hill, Cary, Durham, Chatham County and the surrounding areas. There are many thriving Active 55+ communities here, featuring both new construction and resales of homes. We know them all, as well as the well-regarded network of independent and assisted-living homes in our area.

Even if you are interested in buying a new home in a development, it pays to use a buyer’s agent. We are strong advocates for our buyers, and we hold the builder accountable to make sure you get the home you want at a fair price. With years of experience in new construction, we can help you secure the precise floor plan, lot, and any changes you need, as well as the best price. Sometimes we can even negotiate extras like appliance packages and other upgrades, depending on how well the community is selling – which we will research for you. As a new buyer, you need someone experienced on your side. Builders are interested in selling their product quickly; we are interested in protecting our buyers!

We also help older residents prepare to sell their homes. Selling a longtime home can be overwhelming. When it’s time to downsize, people are often unsettled by the prospect of organizing, packing up, repairing and selling the house. They may need help finding a new home, or deciding on a 55-plus community or assisted-living home. 

Our experienced and caring agents make it easy. We have a long list of trusted de-cluttering and staging experts, estate sale companies, movers, attorneys, tax and estate planners, lenders and anything else you could need. We will sell your home for the maximum price with the minimum stress.

$649,500
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10193551 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Finding this much space on one level, paired with nearly an acre in Chapel Hill, is becoming increasingly difficult. Tucked into the small Woodhaven Estates neighborhood, 932 Lystra Lane is an all-brick, 4-bedroom, 3-bath home whose generous proportions may surprise you. Set on approximately .90 partially wooded acre, it offers the next owner an opportunity to make the home distinctly their own. A slate foyer opens to formal living and dining rooms with hardwood flooring, while the large family room features original wood paneling, expansive windows and a wood-burning stove set into brick and tile. Just beyond, the sunroom adds another generous living space with views and access to the patio and mature landscape. The kitchen retains much of its original character with wood cabinetry and slate flooring. An adjoining breakfast area and large laundry, utility and pantry room provide practical everyday space with direct access from the two-car side carport. The split-bedroom floor plan provides both space and privacy. Three bedrooms and two full baths are located on one side of the home, including the primary suite with a walk-in closet, dual-vanity bath and frameless glass shower. On the opposite side, a private fourth bedroom offers its own full bath and direct access to the sunroom—providing wonderful flexibility for guests, a home office or additional private living space. A cedar closet and newly encapsulated crawlspace add to the home's features. Many of the finishes reflect the home's original era, while the generous rooms and flexible one-level floor plan provide a wonderful starting point for future updates and personalization. Outside, mature landscaping, partially wooded areas and a large patio create a peaceful sense of privacy. Woodhaven Estates includes just 13 homes along a quiet cul-de-sac with little through traffic, yet is convenient to Southern Village, downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro, UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Hospitals. Historic 1878 Farm is just across the way, with Merritt's Pasture, the North Carolina Botanical Garden and Finley Golf Course nearby. At 932 Lystra Lane, the space, setting and location are already here. What's next is the opportunity to make this home distinctly your own.

932 Lystra Ln, Chapel Hill

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