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Hurry! You Can Buy James Taylor's Childhood Home in North Carolina

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Capital Properties DC AB15253

 

Hands down, my favorite singers are James Taylor and Carole King.  Sadly for me,  I probably will never get to hang out with either of them, but now I could live in James Taylor's childhood home in Chapel Hill! You can now live in the star’s childhood home. Well, if I win it at auction, that is.  Just to be clear... This is NOT my listing although it would be a Great one. 

Sweet Baby James' home is currently on the market, with bids due by 3 p.m. on June 29. The home has a sleek, mid-century modern look, reflecting that its construction date in 1952. The home sits on an amazing 24 acres in the heart of Chapel Hill and is more than 3,760 square feet of living space. The home and guest house incorporate the work of three renowned architects: George Matsumoto, John Latimer and Arthur Cogswell.

The Taylors owned the home for over 20 years, and James Taylor spent his childhood there.  According to an article by Rismedia, rumor has it the singer’s initials are still carved in the back deck.

Comments (21)

Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Lise I'd buy the house even if it wasn't Sweet Baby James childhood home.  Love the mid-century look and the 24 acres. Sweet!

Jun 28, 2016 10:21 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Congratulations on this pedigreed listing Lise and it looks like a great mid century home.  Going to see James Taylor this weekend in the Berkshires!

Jun 28, 2016 10:21 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Ive seen Fire and Ive Seen Rain and now I have seen James Taylor's old home.

Jun 28, 2016 11:57 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Emmy Lou Harris used to live in the Valley Vista, learned from research we did when it became a tenant condo conversion.  And we wondered who was so vain?

Jun 28, 2016 12:38 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lise talk about the conversations you could have if you were able to have the successful bid on this house

Jun 28, 2016 01:03 PM
Nicholas Crane
Woodland Companies - Cadott, WI
Managing & Appraising Forest Land

Just think of the stories you could tell while sipping coffee on the porch with that beautiful view. 

Jun 28, 2016 01:38 PM
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I always love his music. I wonder how much his fans will influence the sale of this property.

Jun 28, 2016 06:18 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning againg Lise. The home looks lovely. Sweet James lives in the Berkshires and is frequently seen around besides his two Tanglewood concerts next week.

Jun 28, 2016 09:08 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I hope someone who reads this will call you to be their buyer agent. Good luck.

Jun 28, 2016 09:41 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Lise.  One of my favorites as well.  I wonder how his music will sound in this home for the new buyer.

Jun 28, 2016 09:48 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Wow, Lise that is some house for sweet baby James who I adore too with Carole King...Carole lived in my hometown in the 1970's and she is a small thing who I got to see up & personal...nothing like her music growing up!

Jun 28, 2016 10:28 PM
Jim Crawford
Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA
Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA

What a great listing and opportunity for any savvy buyer.  Best wishes for a quick sale!  Happy Fourth of July!

Jun 28, 2016 10:34 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Jim Crawford - thanks for the best wishes, but sadly it is not my listing - I can only wish! 

Jun 28, 2016 10:59 PM
Jim Crawford

Yes, but it is cool! 

Jun 28, 2016 11:16 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Joanna Cohlan thanks for the best wishes, but sadly to be clear it is not my listing - I can only wish! 

Jun 28, 2016 11:00 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

thanks for the best wishes, but sadly it is not my listing - I can only wish! Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA 

Jun 28, 2016 11:02 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This home would provide a very good reason to move to Chapel Hill!

Jun 28, 2016 11:08 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Such a cool looking home!  A guy that I used to play tennis with looks very similar to James Taylor.

Jun 29, 2016 12:12 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

How much fun would that be...and ooh if the walls could talk !

Jun 29, 2016 01:00 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I have only dealt with one celebrity, over the years, who had me sign a non disclosure affidavit that covered before and after the sale Lise Howe.

I thought it would have helped the sale but my lips are sealed... 

Jun 30, 2016 05:54 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Lise, what a beatuiful home, and it's hard to imagine having 24 acres is a in the heart of any urban area.  I hope whoever wins the auction doesn't subdivide the land!

Jul 03, 2016 06:48 AM