Perfect for starting out, downsizing or investment. Attractive ranch on a wonderful large lot with hardwoods, garden plot, storage shed. Covered front porch, screen porch, large rooms. Needs paint, carpet- easy updates to make it your own! Located on a quiet street conveniently close to I40, Historic Hillsborough, Mebane and Chapel Hill.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.88 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rene Hendrickson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listed by Debbi Nichols• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with J Patterson Realty at KW Patterson• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Perfect for starting out, downsizing or investment. Attractive ranch on a wonderful large lot with hardwoods, garden plot, storage shed. Covered front porch, screen porch, large rooms. Needs paint, carpet- easy updates to make it your own! Located on a quiet street conveniently close to I40, Historic Hillsborough, Mebane and Chapel Hill.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,254 (+37.4%)
$102,400 + $190,600
$293,000
2024
$1,641 (+2.4%)
$36,100 + $119,500
$155,600
2023
$1,602 (+2.7%)
$36,100 + $119,500
$155,600
2022
$1,560 (+2.3%)
$35,600 + $119,500
$155,100
2021
$1,525 (+0.4%)
$35,600 + $119,500
$155,100
2020
$1,519
$35,600 + $111,600
$147,200
2019
$1,519 (+2.4%)
$35,600 + $111,600
$147,200
2018
$1,484 (+1.6%)
$35,600 + $111,600
$147,200
2017
$1,461 (+15.4%)
$35,600 + $111,600
$147,200
2016
$1,266
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2015
$1,266 (+1.6%)
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2014
$1,246 (+1.9%)
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2013
$1,222 (+2.6%)
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2011
$1,192 (+0.8%)
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2010
$1,182
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
Tax history for 1301 Blacksmith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,254 (+37.4%)
$102,400 + $190,600
$293,000
2024
$1,641 (+2.4%)
$36,100 + $119,500
$155,600
2023
$1,602 (+2.7%)
$36,100 + $119,500
$155,600
2022
$1,560 (+2.3%)
$35,600 + $119,500
$155,100
2021
$1,525 (+0.4%)
$35,600 + $119,500
$155,100
2020
$1,519
$35,600 + $111,600
$147,200
2019
$1,519 (+2.4%)
$35,600 + $111,600
$147,200
2018
$1,484 (+1.6%)
$35,600 + $111,600
$147,200
2017
$1,461 (+15.4%)
$35,600 + $111,600
$147,200
2016
$1,266
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2015
$1,266 (+1.6%)
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2014
$1,246 (+1.9%)
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2013
$1,222 (+2.6%)
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2011
$1,192 (+0.8%)
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
2010
$1,182
$25,200 + $97,155
$122,355
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,476
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9855358420
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R1
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Rural Residential (R-1) District is to provide locations for rural non-farm residential development, at very low intensities, in areas where the short and long-term solutions to domestic water supply and sewage disposal shall be individual wells and ground absorption system.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Park & open space
Sep 30, 2010 • Final
Residential simple trade
Replace a gas package unit.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Downstairs, Shower Only
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1364.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Porch, Screened
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1364.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.88
Lot Size Area: 0.88
Lot Size Dimensions: 38,333 sq ft
Lot Size Square Feet: 38332.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Baseboard, Hot Water, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Orange - Central
Middle Or Junior School: Orange - Gravelly Hill
High School: Orange - Orange
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: I85/40 to Exit 160 (Efland). Right on Mt.Willing Rd., right on Forrest Ave., Left on Brookhollow Rd., Right on East Lebanon, Right on Blacksmith Rd. House on the left.
Latitude: 36.10035
Longitude: -79.15695
Postal Code: 27243
Road Frontage Type: Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,476
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Orange County
APN: 9855358420
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-12-08
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T02:06:35Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T11:08:33Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-12-08T21:32:11Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 156000.0
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Schools
Central Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Gravelly Hill Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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Historical weather
Efland, NC • 27243
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$316,000 – $383,000
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