CHARMING MINI FARM NEAR THE ENO RIVER. Discover the charm of country living on this sweet, meticulously cared-for mini farm near the Eno River State Park at the Few Ford access. This special property offers four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and numerous updates. Please see the MLS documents for a complete list of improvements. Enjoy peaceful, serene outdoor spaces featuring wonderful flower and vegetable gardens, where butterflies and birds happily make their home. A chicken coop and dog run add to the property's mini-farm appeal, while a scenic rustic barn, sold as-is, provides valuable extra storage. The oversized one-and-a-half garage and workshop offer plenty of room for projects, hobbies and equipment. An attached unheated finished area presents an opportunity to create additional first-floor flex space with just a little upgrading. Nature lovers will appreciate the Eno State Park which extends through the area directly across the street. Conveniently located with easy access to Duke University and quaint Hillsborough, this property offers a wonderful blend of rural tranquility and accessibility. Come take a look at this truly special property and imagine the possibilities!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
2.34 acresLot Size
$280Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Anna Fadel• Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Listed by Laurie Hutchings• Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
NICELY UPDATED HOME ON 2.3 ACRES NEAR ENO PARKLANDS. KITCHEN REMODELED IN '91, SUNNY BREAKFAST ROOM OPENS TO MULTILEVEL DECK. FR W/ BRICK FIREPLACE, BUILTINS. FORMAL LIVING/DINING ROOM COMINBATION. LG MBR HAS WIC, DRESSING VANITY. THE 490 OTHER SF IS SEPARATE STUDIO OR GUEST SUITE W/ FULL BATH, EBB HEAT. LOW MAINTENANCE VINYL SIDING.
Public Records
Jun 15, 2000
Sold
$186,500
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,546 (+38.5%)
$193,400 + $321,400
$514,800
2024
$2,560 (+4.6%)
$60,000 + $231,500
$291,500
2023
$2,447 (+0.5%)
$60,000 + $231,500
$291,500
2022
$2,436 (+2.3%)
$59,900 + $231,500
$291,400
2021
$2,381 (+0.5%)
$59,900 + $231,500
$291,400
2020
$2,369
$59,900 + $215,900
$275,800
2019
$2,369 (+70.3%)
$59,900 + $215,900
$275,800
2018
$1,391 (−10.3%)
$59,900 + $215,900
$275,800
2017
$1,551 (−30.2%)
$59,900 + $215,900
$275,800
2016
$2,221
$59,900 + $215,900
$275,800
2015
$2,221 (+0.9%)
$66,785 + $198,934
$265,719
2014
$2,201 (+2.0%)
$66,785 + $198,934
$265,719
2013
$2,157 (+2.2%)
$66,785 + $198,934
$265,719
2011
$2,111 (+0.5%)
$66,785 + $198,934
$265,719
2010
$2,101
$66,785 + $198,934
$265,719
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.34 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,826
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,826
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9894976242
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 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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Residential simple trade
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
24% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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