Less Than 1 Mile (As The Crow Flies) To Downtown Hillsborough, This Riverfront Cottage Sits On A Wooded Hilltop Of 4.7 (+/-) Acres Overlooking A Horseshoe Bend On The Eno River. Situated On A Bluff With ~500' Of Eno River Frontage & Directly Across From The Occoneechee Speedway And Poet's Walk, This Homeplace Is The Perfect Nature Lover's Retreat. Features Incl. 2 Buildings (1Heated/Cooled), Screen Porch, Paved Drive, Garden & Outdoor Shower.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
4.7 acresLot Size
Listed by The Elder Edge Elder• Fathom Realty NC, LLC
Bought with NonMls Agent NonMls Agent• Non Mls Firm
Less Than 1 Mile (As The Crow Flies) To Downtown Hillsborough, This Riverfront Cottage Sits On A Wooded Hilltop Of 4.7 (+/-) Acres Overlooking A Horseshoe Bend On The Eno River. Situated On A Bluff With ~500' Of Eno River Frontage & Directly Across From The Occoneechee Speedway And Poet's Walk, This Homeplace Is The Perfect Nature Lover's Retreat. Features Incl. 2 Buildings (1Heated/Cooled), Screen Porch, Paved Drive, Garden & Outdoor Shower.
TMLS #2130682
Oct 19, 2017
Sold
$365,000
Oct 19, 2017
Sold
$365,000
Sep 22, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 17, 2017
Price Changed
$385,000
May 26, 2017
Listed
$450,000
May 26, 2017
Listed
$385,000
+20
Less than 1 mile (as the crow flies) to downtown Hillsborough, this riverfront cottage sits on a wooded hilltop of 4.7 (+/-) acres overlooking a horseshoe bend on the Eno River. Situated on a bluff with ~500' of Eno River frontage & directly across from the Occoneechee Speedway & Poet's Walk, this homeplace is the perfect nature lover's retreat. Features 2 bldgs (1 conditioned space perfect for an artist's studio), screen porch, paved drive, double carport, fenced garden, outdoor shower & custom mantel.
TMLS #886815
Mar 20, 2007
Sold
$270,000
Mar 20, 2007
Sold
$270,000
Feb 21, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 6, 2006
Listed
$279,000
Sep 6, 2006
Listed
$279,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,352 (+5.5%)
$307,400 + $269,500
$576,900
2024
$4,125 (+3.2%)
$143,600 + $230,000
$373,600
2023
$3,995 (+13.0%)
$143,600 + $230,000
$373,600
2022
$3,537 (+1.3%)
$143,600 + $223,000
$366,600
2021
$3,491 (+35.7%)
$143,600 + $223,000
$366,600
2020
$2,573 (+0.3%)
$121,100 + $131,400
$252,500
2019
$2,564 (+2.2%)
$121,100 + $131,400
$252,500
2018
$2,510 (+1.5%)
$121,100 + $131,400
$252,500
2017
$2,474 (−20.1%)
$121,100 + $131,400
$252,500
2016
$3,096
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2015
$3,096 (+1.7%)
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2014
$3,045 (+2.1%)
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2013
$2,983 (+3.3%)
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2011
$2,889 (−0.5%)
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2010
$2,902
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
Tax history for 1233 Highland Loop Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,352 (+5.5%)
$307,400 + $269,500
$576,900
2024
$4,125 (+3.2%)
$143,600 + $230,000
$373,600
2023
$3,995 (+13.0%)
$143,600 + $230,000
$373,600
2022
$3,537 (+1.3%)
$143,600 + $223,000
$366,600
2021
$3,491 (+35.7%)
$143,600 + $223,000
$366,600
2020
$2,573 (+0.3%)
$121,100 + $131,400
$252,500
2019
$2,564 (+2.2%)
$121,100 + $131,400
$252,500
2018
$2,510 (+1.5%)
$121,100 + $131,400
$252,500
2017
$2,474 (−20.1%)
$121,100 + $131,400
$252,500
2016
$3,096
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2015
$3,096 (+1.7%)
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2014
$3,045 (+2.1%)
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2013
$2,983 (+3.3%)
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2011
$2,889 (−0.5%)
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
2010
$2,902
$193,701 + $117,167
$310,868
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.7 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
1,676
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9874671119
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Apr 4, 2024 • Final
Residential simple trade
Replace the existing electrical panel and riser with a new meter base combo. Install a new circuit from the indoor panel to the garage to mount and wire a Tesla charger.
Replace the existing electrical panel and riser with a new meter base combo. Install a new circuit from the indoor panel to the garage to mount and wire a Tesla charger.
Electrical
Ev charger
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Interior Features: Other
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Other
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Other
Building Area Total: 0.0
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Screened
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Property information
Levels: One
Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 4.7
Lot Size Area: 4.7
Lot Size Dimensions: 204732
Lot Size Square Feet: 204732.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Zoning: res
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From Churton St In Dt Hillsborough Go East On King St To Left On Cameron St To Immediate Right On St. Mary's Rd To Right On Highland Loop Rd. The House Is In The Apex Of The 2Nd 90 Degree Left Bend.
Postal Code: 27278
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,676
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Orange County
APN: 9874671119
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Washer Hookup
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-09-21
Documents Change Timestamp: 2023-10-28T04:01:49Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-10-28T04:01:49Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-06-17T05:00:00Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 450000.0
Around this home
Schools
River Park Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Orange Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hillsborough, NC • 27278
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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
$693,000 – $839,000
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