OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2024 for $330K

$391,765

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,669/mo

•

1,854

sq ft

523 Watson Rd, Efland, NC 27243

About this home

Blue Bliss Awaits: Renovated 3-BR Home with Income Suite Near RTP! 100% financing available for qualified buyer with preferred lender. Stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, renovated home with a finished walk-out basement suite on 0.51 acres. Two distinct suites, each equipped with its own kitchen and living room, Main Level: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Lower Level: a versatile guest/bonus room and an additional bathroom. The versatility of this space makes it ideal for a potential source of additional income to help pay your mortgage, multi-generational living, or a perfect entertainment haven for gatherings. Modern updates include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an expansive kitchen island, gorgeous hardwood and LVP flooring, walk-in closets and luxurious glass walk-in showers. Alongside interior upgrades, this home features updated plumbing and electrical systems, providing both modern aesthetics and functional efficiency. Enter the fenced-in backyard offering a private oasis for relaxation. Conveniently located with easy access to the Highway 85/40 split ensuring a seamless connection to Raleigh/Durham or Greensboro, Duke or UNC Hospital, and RTP enhancing your daily commute and providing convenient access to nearby amenities.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Victoria Lee Holmes • Above & Beyond Realty LLC

Bought with Laura Hayes Morgan • Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

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•Source:TMLS #10032344

Redfin Estimate

$391,765

$62K since sold in August 2024$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 18.2% lower than the average sale price ($479K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 27, 2026
$311,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,123 sq ft
122 Rainey Ave, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$341,952
B
3 beds2 baths1,559 sq ft
116 W West Hill Ave S, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$410,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,641 sq ft
319 Ashwick Dr, Efland, NC 27243
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$490,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,821 sq ft
2424 Dimmocks Mill Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$495,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,921 sq ft
1721 Wendy Ln, Efland, NC 27243
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$824,900
F
3 beds2 baths1,888 sq ft
204 N Nash St, Hillsborough, NC 27278

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Market trends in 27243, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$495K

$144K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 22 HRS AGO
$212,000
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
3208 Maple Ave, Efland, NC 27243
$679,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,058 sq ft
1715 Wendy Ln, Efland, NC 27243
$600,000
4 beds4 baths2,653 sq ft
3710 Buckhorn Rd, Efland, NC 27243
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Sale history for 523 Watson Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #10032344

Aug 14, 2024

Sold

$330,000

$178/sq ft

Jul 5, 2024

Pending

—

May 30, 2024

Listed

$330,000

$178/sq ft

TMLS #10014251

May 29, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Apr 11, 2024

Price Changed

$350,000

$189/sq ft

Mar 21, 2024

Price Changed

$360,000

$194/sq ft

Feb 29, 2024

Listed

$365,000

$197/sq ft

TMLS #2488238

Mar 13, 2023

Sold

$150,000

$81/sq ft

Mar 13, 2023

Sold

$150,000

$81/sq ft

Jan 19, 2023

Contingent

—

Dec 28, 2022

Price Changed

$179,900

$97/sq ft

Dec 28, 2022

Listed

$169,900

$92/sq ft

Dec 28, 2022

Listed

$179,900

$97/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,541 (+22.6%)

$41,800 + $291,000

$332,800

2024

$2,072 (+54.8%)

$17,700 + $182,600

$200,300

2023

$1,339 (+2.4%)

$17,700 + $109,900

$127,600

2022

$1,308 (+2.2%)

$17,700 + $109,900

$127,600

2021

$1,280 (+0.9%)

$17,700 + $109,900

$127,600

2020

$1,268

$17,700 + $102,600

$120,300

2019

$1,268 (+4.1%)

$17,700 + $102,600

$120,300

2017

$1,217 (+11.0%)

$17,700 + $102,600

$120,300

2016

$1,097

$17,700 + $102,600

$120,300

2015

$1,097 (+1.9%)

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

2014

$1,077 (+88.4%)

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

2013

$572 (+2.6%)

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

2011

$557 (+1.8%)

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

2010

$547

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

Tax history for 523 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,541 (+22.6%)

$41,800 + $291,000

$332,800

2024

$2,072 (+54.8%)

$17,700 + $182,600

$200,300

2023

$1,339 (+2.4%)

$17,700 + $109,900

$127,600

2022

$1,308 (+2.2%)

$17,700 + $109,900

$127,600

2021

$1,280 (+0.9%)

$17,700 + $109,900

$127,600

2020

$1,268

$17,700 + $102,600

$120,300

2019

$1,268 (+4.1%)

$17,700 + $102,600

$120,300

2017

$1,217 (+11.0%)

$17,700 + $102,600

$120,300

2016

$1,097

$17,700 + $102,600

$120,300

2015

$1,097 (+1.9%)

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

2014

$1,077 (+88.4%)

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

2013

$572 (+2.6%)

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

2011

$557 (+1.8%)

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

2010

$547

$19,476 + $84,969

$104,445

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

22,216

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

1,854

Year built

1957

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Orange County

APN

9844663235

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2024.

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

Nov 27, 2023 • Final

Building permit - residential renovation

Convert an existing bedroom into an office and create a new primary bedroom and bathroom. Finish an unfinished basement to include an office, great room, and kitchenette. Install electrical fixtures, additional heating and air conditioning ducts, flooring, paint, and drywall with no structural changes.

Electrical

HVAC

Remodel

Jun 8, 2023 • Final

Existing septic system/well authorization (system not malfunctioning)

Remodel the interior and exterior of a residential building. Add one bedroom and two bathrooms, finish the basement, and install electrical fixtures, flooring, paint, and drywall. Add additional heating and air conditioning ducts with no structural changes.

Addition

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Remodel

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
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Gravel
Parking Total: 4

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Apartment/Suite, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Second Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile

Room Information
Apartment, Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Walk-Out Access

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Building Area Total: 1854.0
Structure Type: House, Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1176.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 678.0
Levels: One
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.51
Lot Size Area: 0.51
Lot Size Square Feet: 22216.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: res

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1339.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas Pack
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Association: No

School Information
Elementary School: Orange - Efland Cheeks
Middle Or Junior School: Orange - Gravelly Hill
High School: Orange - Orange

Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: Exit I-85/I-40 Efland Exit turn north, left on Southern Drive, left on Gaines Chapel, right on Watson Rd, home on left.
Latitude: 36.07517
Longitude: -79.181287
Postal Code: 27243
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,854
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Orange County
APN: 9844663235
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 5, 2024

Other

hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-08-15
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-05-30T20:50:25Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-07-03T01:05:25Z

Around this home

Schools

Efland Cheeks Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Gravelly Hill Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Orange High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

22% 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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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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Estimated sale price

$373,000 – $451,000

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Home values near 523 Watson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
419 Watson Rd, Efland, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1282 Sq. Ft.	$319,288
418 Watson Rd, Efland, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1701 Sq. Ft.	$224,744

Address	Redfin Estimate
416 Watson Rd, Efland, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$220,438
520 Watson Rd, Efland, NC 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 886 Sq. Ft.	$159,769

Address	Redfin Estimate
517 Watson Rd, Efland, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$185,469
501 Watson Rd, Efland, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$174,433

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