Escape to a magical retreat in northern Orange County - A true homestead on 20+ acres of peaceful countryside. Enjoy stunning views from the main house; a custom-built passive solar home. Designed for sustainability, the home features energy-efficient elements like brick flooring, a trombe wall, tongue & groove pine ceilings, a Vermont Castings wood stove, and a new 2024 kitchen renovation. Recent upgrades include a 50-year CertainTeed roof, new gutters, siding, and refinished decks with updated electric and ceiling fans. The land offers open meadows, a swimming pond/ water garden, mature forests, creeks, trails and a duck pond—perfect for nature lovers and hobby farmers. A renovated barn with metal roof, spray-foam insulation, HVAC, and a finished office provides workspace and storage, with potential for additional living space. A rustic cabin tucked away at the edge of the property offers extra guest or studio space. Located on a quiet private road, this rare property is a serene blend of security, sustainability, comfort, and natural beauty. Lot B may also be available. This nearly 13 acre tract of pristine land includes a 4 BR perc site and potentially others. Teaming with natural beauty and biodiversity this land includes a mix of old growth forest and approximately 2 acres of cleared land. Contact listing agent with inquiries.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
20.06 acresLot Size
$500Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Rachel Zamorski• Keller Williams Central
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Market trends in 27231, NC
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
102.4%
+4.2% MoM
Median sale price
$434K
$119K MoM
Avg. days on market
18d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
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Sale history for 8737 Allison Rd
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10111291
Feb 6, 2026
Sold
$880,000
$512/sq ft
Oct 19, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 31, 2025
Price Changed
$945,000
$549/sq ft
Jul 23, 2025
Listed
$950,000
$552/sq ft
TMLS #2119503
May 12, 2017
Sold
$350,000
$203/sq ft
May 12, 2017
Sold
$350,000
$203/sq ft
Apr 1, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 1, 2017
Listed
$350,000
$203/sq ft
Mar 31, 2017
Listed
$350,000
$203/sq ft
+20
Outdoors oriented this passive solar contemporary has both covered and open porches~a wood fired hot tub~a living pool or swimming pond~thermal mass brick flooring~acres of woods and creeks~acres of pasture and gardens~a writers cabin or get away house~a shop/barn with covered run in~a tankless water heater and more~Contract pending but shown for back up offers
TMLS #1879079
Jun 10, 2013
Sold
$302,000
$176/sq ft
Jun 10, 2013
Sold
$302,000
$176/sq ft
May 10, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 8, 2013
Contingent
—
Mar 14, 2013
Listed
$300,000
$174/sq ft
Mar 14, 2013
Listed
$300,000
$174/sq ft
+20
Bob Calhoun custom home on 20 acres! Passive solar features-clerestory windows w/ southern exposure, brick flrs, brick "heat sink" (glass ext wall heats/cools brick int wall/shelves), wood stove, plus propane gas heat=low utility cost! Home very well maintained. Inspected and repairs done. Home wrnty! Gardens, fields, creek, barn. Great views from the covered porch, deck w/ hot tub!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,530 (−0.9%)
$188,200 + $287,000
$475,200
2024
$3,563 (+2.7%)
$137,500 + $221,900
$359,400
2023
$3,468 (+1.9%)
$137,500 + $221,900
$359,400
2022
$3,404 (+1.3%)
$137,500 + $221,900
$359,400
2021
$3,359 (+11.1%)
$137,500 + $221,900
$359,400
2020
$3,024
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2019
$3,024 (+2.1%)
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2018
$2,961 (+1.5%)
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2017
$2,918 (−14.4%)
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2016
$3,407
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2015
$3,407 (+9.9%)
$123,700 + $223,100
$346,800
2014
$3,099 (+2.1%)
$121,652 + $194,968
$316,620
2013
$3,037 (+1.3%)
$121,652 + $194,968
$316,620
2011
$2,997 (+0.3%)
$121,652 + $194,968
$316,620
2010
$2,987
$121,652 + $194,968
$316,620
Tax history for 8737 Allison Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,530 (−0.9%)
$188,200 + $287,000
$475,200
2024
$3,563 (+2.7%)
$137,500 + $221,900
$359,400
2023
$3,468 (+1.9%)
$137,500 + $221,900
$359,400
2022
$3,404 (+1.3%)
$137,500 + $221,900
$359,400
2021
$3,359 (+11.1%)
$137,500 + $221,900
$359,400
2020
$3,024
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2019
$3,024 (+2.1%)
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2018
$2,961 (+1.5%)
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2017
$2,918 (−14.4%)
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2016
$3,407
$123,700 + $180,000
$303,700
2015
$3,407 (+9.9%)
$123,700 + $223,100
$346,800
2014
$3,099 (+2.1%)
$121,652 + $194,968
$316,620
2013
$3,037 (+1.3%)
$121,652 + $194,968
$316,620
2011
$2,997 (+0.3%)
$121,652 + $194,968
$316,620
2010
$2,987
$121,652 + $194,968
$316,620
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20.06 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
1,896
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9950146906
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of the Agricultural Residential (AR) District is to assist in the preservation of land suitable, as a result of location, existing farming operations, soils and topography, for agricultural, silvicultural or horticultural uses and to protect such uses from the adverse effects of incompatible land uses.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, Gated, Gravel
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Living/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Metal, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Flooring: Brick
Room Information
Has Basement
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1720.0
Structure Type: Cabin, House, Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Foundation Details: Permanent
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,720
Above Grade Finished Area: 1720.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Residence, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Directions: From Hillsborough - N 86 to flashing yellow light - through the light. Next rd is Allison - turn right onto Allison. Where the pavement turns to gravel there is a group of mailboxes with house numbers - across from mailboxes is the driveway to all properties.