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Off market jun 2020 for $632K

$982,564

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,219/mo

•

2,921

sq ft

3900 Guess Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

About this home

Beautiful custom home on 10 acres has private views, stocked pond, detached studio/living space, and is located 20 minutes from Duke University and downtown Hillsborough. Inviting living area w/ high ceilings and abundance of glass doors and windows that allow natural light to pour in. Huge office w/ pond views, formal dining area and a main level master bedroom w/ doors onto courtyard. Fresh interior and exterior paint, fruit trees (peach, plum, apple, pear, persimmon). Ideal space to relax and recharge.

Single-familyProperty Type

2007Year Built

10.23 acresLot Size

$336Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Blair Nell • Boro Realty

Listed by Clayton Nell • Boro Realty

Bought with Lili Ball • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood

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•Source:TMLS #2309942

Redfin Estimate

$982,564

$351K since sold in June 2020$14K since September

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This home's estimate is 35.7% higher than the average sale price ($724K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,050,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,373 sq ft
490 Terry Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$850,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,660 sq ft
1100 Sweetflag Ln, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$400,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,281 sq ft
6707 Bill Poole Rd, Rougemont, NC 27572
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$750,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,691 sq ft
2 Sagamore Pl, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$620,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,921 sq ft
519 Grand Oak Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$675,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,674 sq ft
505 Hardscrabble Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278

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Market trends in 27278, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$490K

$48K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

0 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 3900 Guess Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2309942

Jun 19, 2020

Sold

$632,000

$216/sq ft

Jun 18, 2020

Pending

—

May 17, 2020

Contingent

—

May 8, 2020

Price Changed

$635,000

$217/sq ft

Mar 24, 2020

Listed

$648,000

$222/sq ft

Mar 24, 2020

Listed

$635,000

$217/sq ft

TMLS #1997406

Dec 21, 2015

Sold

$535,000

$183/sq ft

Dec 15, 2015

Pending

—

Nov 15, 2015

Contingent

—

Aug 10, 2015

Price Changed

$599,999

$205/sq ft

May 4, 2015

Price Changed

$619,000

$212/sq ft

Mar 25, 2015

Listed

$649,000

$222/sq ft

Mar 25, 2015

Listed

$599,999

$205/sq ft

+11

UNBELIEVABLE PROPERTY ON 10+ ACRES IN ORANGE COUNTY - CONVENIENT TO DURHAM, HILLSBOROUGH, DUKE, RTP, RDU & CHAPEL HILL! WATER FRONT VIEWS OF POND W/ LIGHTED FOUNTAIN. THIS HOME HAS THE 'WOW' FACTOR! FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOM, FAMILY RM, GOURMET COOK'S KITCHEN WITH GRANITE CTPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, BREAKFAST NOOK & ISLAND. MASTER BR SUITE ON MAIN LEVEL WITH SPA-LIKE BATH. 2BRS & FULL BA ON 2ND. DETACHED 2 CAR GAR IS LIKE A CROFTER COTTAGE AT BALD HEAD ISLAND! COMPLETE WITH BR, BA & WET BAR ON 2ND LEVEL!

Public Records

Jan 31, 2005

Sold

$100,000

$34/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,732 (−3.2%)

$250,800 + $537,900

$788,700

2024

$5,919 (−1.7%)

$143,900 + $458,500

$602,400

2023

$6,020 (+1.5%)

$143,900 + $487,000

$630,900

2022

$5,931 (+3.9%)

$143,900 + $487,000

$630,900

2021

$5,710 (+12.0%)

$143,900 + $487,000

$630,900

2020

$5,096

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2019

$5,096 (+2.1%)

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2018

$4,993 (+2.6%)

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2017

$4,868 (+17.9%)

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2016

$4,127

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2015

$4,127 (+0.5%)

$131,400 + $306,300

$437,700

2014

$4,107 (+1.4%)

$131,400 + $306,300

$437,700

2013

$4,052 (+10.6%)

$131,400 + $306,300

$437,700

2011

$3,662 (+0.3%)

$134,900 + $306,300

$441,200

2010

$3,652

$134,867 + $267,397

$402,264

Tax history for 3900 Guess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,732 (−3.2%)

$250,800 + $537,900

$788,700

2024

$5,919 (−1.7%)

$143,900 + $458,500

$602,400

2023

$6,020 (+1.5%)

$143,900 + $487,000

$630,900

2022

$5,931 (+3.9%)

$143,900 + $487,000

$630,900

2021

$5,710 (+12.0%)

$143,900 + $487,000

$630,900

2020

$5,096

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2019

$5,096 (+2.1%)

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2018

$4,993 (+2.6%)

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2017

$4,868 (+17.9%)

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2016

$4,127

$131,400 + $403,000

$534,400

2015

$4,127 (+0.5%)

$131,400 + $306,300

$437,700

2014

$4,107 (+1.4%)

$131,400 + $306,300

$437,700

2013

$4,052 (+10.6%)

$131,400 + $306,300

$437,700

2011

$3,662 (+0.3%)

$134,900 + $306,300

$441,200

2010

$3,652

$134,867 + $267,397

$402,264

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9.57 Acres

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

2,213

Year built

2007

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

0807936644

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

M/LR-B

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.

Zone overlays

Lake Michie / Litte River Protected Area

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Park & open space

Mar 15, 2019 • Final

Septic construction authorization - revision

Relocate a tank.

Gas

Nov 19, 2011 • Final

Existing septic system/well authorization (system not malfunctioning)

Addition

ADU

Bathroom

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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Apartment/Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Room Over Garage, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile

Room Information
Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 2921.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch

Property information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Washer/Dryer, Stair Lift
Above Grade Finished Area: 2921.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Greenhouse, Guest House
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 10.23
Lot Size Area: 10.23
Lot Size Dimensions: PB 179 / PG 225
Lot Size Square Feet: 445618.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-1

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 5105.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0

School Information
Elementary School: Orange - Pathways
Middle Or Junior School: Orange - Orange
High School: Orange - Orange

Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From downtown Hillsborough: head east out of town on St Mary's Rd for 9.6 mi, Left onto Guess Rd, home on the left with gravel drive in 2.4 mi just after the entrance to Alexandra Woods Subdv, mailbox will be on the right side of the road
Latitude: 36.150255
Longitude: -78.967394
Postal Code: 27278
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,213
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Orange County
APN: 0807936644

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2020-06-19
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T21:39:07Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:46:03Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2020-06-19T16:52:06Z

Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 648000.0

Around this home

Schools

Pathways Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.1mi

7/10

Orange Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi

5/10

Orange High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi

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 104° 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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Hillsborough, NC • 27278

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$934,000 – $1.13M

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Home values near 3900 Guess Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8618 Guess Road, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2881 Sq. Ft.	$670,492
8107 Bromley Road, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$561,732

Address	Redfin Estimate
3919 Guess Road, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2310 Sq. Ft.	$379,202
4027 Devonwood Road, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2686 Sq. Ft.	$647,681

Address	Redfin Estimate
3916 Guess Road, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3253 Sq. Ft.	$860,374
5400 Alexandra Woods Lane, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3313 Sq. Ft.	$1,203,047

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