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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.

$2,700,000
4 Beds 5 Baths 10191313 MLS ACTIVE Status
This offering totals 26.71 acres across 4 combined parcels, with 2 developed residences, two septic systems, 1 shared well, and 2 buildable 3+ acre lots. From the moment you step inside, cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows open every room to views of the land, so the changing seasons, deer moving through the meadow, and fireflies at dusk become part of everyday life rather than something you have to leave home to see. 319 Wrights Way (10.39 acres) is a 5,466 SF, 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home, featured in NC Modernist Homes, engineered from eight inches of precast concrete, virtually indestructible, with passive solar design, radiant heated concrete floors, a wood stove, and a main-floor primary suite with forest and creek views. Custom cabinetry throughout was handcrafted by a local master woodworker, and details like reclaimed hardwood floors, stained glass, and recycled bottle-glass tile add warmth throughout, up to a lookout tower reached by a ship's hatch. The walkout level adds a media/game room, a gym with infrared sauna, and a creekside hot tub alcove. 321 Wrights Way (10.08 acres) adds a 1,655 SF guest residence backed by a verified five-year short-term rental history, with 1 bedroom, a spacious loft, and 1.5 baths, a four-car garage/workshop wired for a car lift, and a private office. Two additional buildable parcels (3.24 and 3 acres) round out the offering, ideal for a family compound or future income property; all four convey together. Nearly 1,600 feet of frontage runs along Terrell's Creek, with miles of wooded trails, a cleared meadow, a 4,000-square-foot fenced garden and chicken coop, daily sightings of deer, bunnies, and salamanders, and rarer visits from turkeys, turtles and even a black bear. A private drive keeps the setting quiet and secluded, minutes from Pittsboro, Chapel Hill/Carrboro, and Jordan Lake. Wrights Way is a rare kind of home, one you can live in every day and still admire like a piece of fine art. No picture does it justice. Schedule your private tour today.

319 Wrights Way, Pittsboro

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