Off market nov 2003 for $95K

$258,600

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $757/mo

•

3,385

sq ft

503 Watkins Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

1.74 acresLot Size

$76Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Non Member • Non Member Office

Bought with Jenny Wears • Franklin Street Realty

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•Source:TMLS #665830

Redfin Estimate

$258,600

$163K since sold in November 2003$25K since September

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This home's estimate is 55.9% lower than the average sale price ($587K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$659,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,450 sq ft
519 Us-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$555,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,333 sq ft
1112 Meadowbrook Trl, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$775,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,363 sq ft
306 Woodlawn Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$414,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,093 sq ft
501 Orange High School Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$531,500
E
4 beds3 baths2,718 sq ft
108 Miller Rd, 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

98.5%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$539K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

123

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$189,000
2 beds1 bath840 sq ft
620 Mcadams Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3D WALKTHROUGH
$435,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,996 sq ft
429 Great Eno Path, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$450,000
4 beds2 baths2,134 sq ft
210 Faucette Mill Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$569,990
4 beds3 baths2,815 sq ft
2501 Becketts Ridge Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$825,000
4 beds4.5 baths2,986 sq ft
3915 Remington Run, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$445,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,814 sq ft
614 Lafayette Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3D WALKTHROUGH
$650,000
5 beds3.5 baths3,071 sq ft
255 Empress Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$425,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,613 sq ft
8307 Bromley Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3D WALKTHROUGH
$249,200
3 beds1 bath1,066 sq ft
1616 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$645,000
4 beds2 baths2,502 sq ft
1800 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Sale history for 503 Watkins Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #665830

Dec 11, 2023

Price Changed

$98,900

$29/sq ft

Nov 15, 2003

Sold

$95,700

$28/sq ft

Nov 15, 2003

Price Changed

$165,000

$49/sq ft

Nov 18, 2002

Listed

$98,900

$29/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 13, 2003

Sold

$96,000

$28/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,924 (+18.5%)

$80,900 + $163,600

$244,500

2024

$1,623 (+3.4%)

$40,400 + $111,500

$151,900

2023

$1,570 (+1.4%)

$40,400 + $111,500

$151,900

2022

$1,549 (+1.2%)

$40,400 + $111,500

$151,900

2021

$1,530 (+2.4%)

$40,400 + $111,500

$151,900

2020

$1,495 (+0.3%)

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2019

$1,490 (+2.4%)

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2018

$1,455 (+1.5%)

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2017

$1,434 (−11.1%)

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2016

$1,613

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2015

$1,613 (+2.3%)

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

2014

$1,577 (+2.0%)

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

2013

$1,546 (+4.6%)

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

2011

$1,479 (−0.1%)

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

2010

$1,480

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

Tax history for 503 Watkins Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,924 (+18.5%)

$80,900 + $163,600

$244,500

2024

$1,623 (+3.4%)

$40,400 + $111,500

$151,900

2023

$1,570 (+1.4%)

$40,400 + $111,500

$151,900

2022

$1,549 (+1.2%)

$40,400 + $111,500

$151,900

2021

$1,530 (+2.4%)

$40,400 + $111,500

$151,900

2020

$1,495 (+0.3%)

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2019

$1,490 (+2.4%)

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2018

$1,455 (+1.5%)

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2017

$1,434 (−11.1%)

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2016

$1,613

$36,400 + $104,100

$140,500

2015

$1,613 (+2.3%)

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

2014

$1,577 (+2.0%)

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

2013

$1,546 (+4.6%)

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

2011

$1,479 (−0.1%)

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

2010

$1,480

$33,937 + $122,687

$156,624

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.74 Acres

Year renovated

1977

Sq. Ft.

2,765

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

9865489175

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 6

Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood

Room Information
Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Building Area Total: 3385.0

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3385.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Property Condition: Fixer

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.74
Lot Size Area: 1.74
Lot Size Dimensions: 0x0x0x0
Lot Size Square Feet: 75794.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: single

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

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

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Orange - New Hope
Middle Or Junior School: Orange - Orange
High School: Orange - Orange

Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: Hiilsb.N.Churton St.to intersect.Hwy86&70.Go straight on 86N approx.1 mi Coleman Loop Rd. on left.Tk.Lft on Coleman Loop.Go to 1st left(gravel rd).House on right.
Latitude: 36.108097
Longitude: -79.118195
Postal Code: 27278

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,765
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Orange County
APN: 9865489175

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T17:01:25Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T17:01:24Z

Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 179900.0

Around this home

Schools

Pathways Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Orange Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

5/10

Orange High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 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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Hillsborough, NC • 27278

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Estimated sale price

$246,000 – $298,000

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Home values near 503 Watkins Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
502 Watkins Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1885 Sq. Ft.	$418,130
1700 Coleman Loop Rd, Hillsborough, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$387,878

Address	Redfin Estimate
519 Watkins Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$285,625
1705 Coleman Loop Rd, Hillsborough, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2778 Sq. Ft.	$510,442

Address	Redfin Estimate
1624 Coleman Loop Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1034 Sq. Ft.	$348,886
1616 Coleman Loop Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1587 Sq. Ft.	$439,925

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