Have you even driven by the The Rock House & admired it? Now is your chance to own it! An historic jewel on the National Register of Historic Places nestled on well-tended 1.84 acres of mature hardwoods/evergreens, gardens & greenspace accented with rock walls, pedestals & arches. Recent renovations/upgrades include all new windows, classic custom kitchen, all 3 baths, HVAC, interior paint & garage converted to 625SF 1 BDR 1.5 BA guest cottage. Stately high ceilings, plaster walls, handsome hardwoods throughout, original french & paneled oak doors with glass knobs, generously-sized light-filled rooms, 4 porches (2 screened, 1 open & 1 covered) all with access to the lovely landscaped grounds. Circular drive with plenty of parking for gatherings & extra vehicles. From its colorful past in the Roaring 20s to its restored presence today, The Rock House is now in the center of popular Piedmont NC. Minutes to Sportsplex, happening downtown Hillsborough, Occoneechee Golf Club, the new UNC Hospital Hillsborough Campus & EZ to Chapel Hill, Durham, RDU, Raleigh, RTP, the Triad, the majestic NC mountains & charismatic coast
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
1.84 acresLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Beth Louden• Leland Little Properties, LLC
Bought with Frank Casadonte• Taylor-Hall Properties
Have you even driven by the The Rock House & admired it? Now is your chance to own it! An historic jewel on the National Register of Historic Places nestled on well-tended 1.84 acres of mature hardwoods/evergreens, gardens & greenspace accented with rock walls, pedestals & arches. Recent renovations/upgrades include all new windows, classic custom kitchen, all 3 baths, HVAC, interior paint & garage converted to 625SF 1 BDR 1.5 BA guest cottage. Stately high ceilings, plaster walls, handsome hardwoods throughout, original french & paneled oak doors with glass knobs, generously-sized light-filled rooms, 4 porches (2 screened, 1 open & 1 covered) all with access to the lovely landscaped grounds. Circular drive with plenty of parking for gatherings & extra vehicles. From its colorful past in the Roaring 20s to its restored presence today, The Rock House is now in the center of popular Piedmont NC. Minutes to Sportsplex, happening downtown Hillsborough, Occoneechee Golf Club, the new UNC Ho
Public Records
Nov 16, 2011
Sold
$291,500
$78/sq ft
TMLS #1805116
Nov 17, 2011
Sold
$291,450
$78/sq ft
Nov 8, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 5, 2011
Listed
$299,950
$80/sq ft
TMLS #1788832
Oct 5, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2011
Listed
$339,900
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,228 (+47.6%)
$150,500 + $664,400
$814,900
2024
$4,218 (+3.5%)
$38,000 + $365,200
$403,200
2023
$4,075 (+100.8%)
$38,000 + $365,200
$403,200
2022
$2,030 (+1.2%)
$38,000 + $339,000
$377,000
2021
$2,006 (+4.7%)
$38,000 + $339,000
$377,000
2020
$1,915 (+0.3%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2019
$1,910 (+2.7%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2018
$1,860 (−45.4%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2017
$3,405 (+75.2%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2016
$1,944 (+0.6%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2015
$1,932 (+3.1%)
$24,200 + $155,800
$180,000
2014
$1,874 (+1.9%)
$24,200 + $154,500
$178,700
2013
$1,839 (−47.1%)
$24,200 + $154,500
$178,700
2011
$3,474 (+93.4%)
$45,400 + $308,900
$354,300
2010
$1,797
$48,401 + $308,956
$357,357
Tax history for 1711 Lawrence Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,228 (+47.6%)
$150,500 + $664,400
$814,900
2024
$4,218 (+3.5%)
$38,000 + $365,200
$403,200
2023
$4,075 (+100.8%)
$38,000 + $365,200
$403,200
2022
$2,030 (+1.2%)
$38,000 + $339,000
$377,000
2021
$2,006 (+4.7%)
$38,000 + $339,000
$377,000
2020
$1,915 (+0.3%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2019
$1,910 (+2.7%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2018
$1,860 (−45.4%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2017
$3,405 (+75.2%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2016
$1,944 (+0.6%)
$33,400 + $305,500
$338,900
2015
$1,932 (+3.1%)
$24,200 + $155,800
$180,000
2014
$1,874 (+1.9%)
$24,200 + $154,500
$178,700
2013
$1,839 (−47.1%)
$24,200 + $154,500
$178,700
2011
$3,474 (+93.4%)
$45,400 + $308,900
$354,300
2010
$1,797
$48,401 + $308,956
$357,357
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.84 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
3,358
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9884002560
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 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 27, 2022 • Final
Residential simple trade
Replace an existing electrical service panel with a new electrical service panel.
Replace an existing electrical service panel with a new electrical service panel.
Electrical
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.
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Orange - River Park
Middle Or Junior School: Orange - A L Stanback
High School: Orange - Cedar Ridge
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: Depends where you are coming from! Chapel Hill either 86N or I-40W to New Hope Church to Lawrence; Durham or Raleigh 751 or 70 to 70A to Lawrence; Downtown Hboro 70A to Lawrence. Driveway access from Lawrence & 70A
Latitude: 36.059425
Longitude: -79.066686
Postal Code: 27278
Road Frontage Type: Other
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,358
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 1.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Orange County
APN: 9884002560
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations, Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-08-19
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-15T17:49:40Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:58:21Z
Around this home
Schools
River Park Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
A L Stanback Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
4/10
Cedar Ridge High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
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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 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$809,000 – $980,000
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