Google street view image for 539 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Off market sep 2010 for $26K

$236,016

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $91/mo

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539 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

About this home

539 Locust Rd is a house on a 0.46 acre lot. - it last sold on September 01, 2010 for $26,000. Based on Redfin's Hillsborough data, we estimate the home's value is $236,016.

Single-familyProperty Type

0.46 acresLot Size

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$236,016

$210K since sold in September 2010$30K since September

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 50.4% lower than the average sale price ($476K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$789,500
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,590 sq ft
108 Alderberry Ct, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$260,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,068 sq ft
215 Torain St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$238,000
C
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
613 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$270,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,053 sq ft
615 N Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$537,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,665 sq ft
211 Willowbend Ln, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$760,000
F
4 beds4 baths2,110 sq ft
101 Jones Ave, 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

Recently sold homes

106

17 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 11 HRS AGO
$149,900
2 beds1 bath750 sq ft
176 Torain St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$515,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,454 sq ft
319 County Seat Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3D WALKTHROUGH
$800,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,150 sq ft
2975 Canter Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$540,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,338 sq ft
310 Lafayette Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$415,000
4 beds2 baths2,160 sq ft
2306 Blair Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$300,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,205 sq ft
1429 Davis Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
COMING SOON
$875,000
3 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
303 W Hill Ave S, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$735,000
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
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Sale history for 539 Locust Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$757 (+108.9%)

$80,000 + $1,200

$81,200

2024

$362

$18,000 + $1,300

$19,300

2023

$362 (+0.5%)

$18,000 + $1,300

$19,300

2022

$360 (+1.5%)

$18,000 + $1,300

$19,300

2021

$355 (+4.7%)

$18,000 + $1,300

$19,300

2020

$339 (−0.7%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2019

$341 (+3.3%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2018

$330 (−0.3%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2017

$332 (+13.6%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2016

$292 (+22.2%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2015

$239 (+34.3%)

$12,800 + $1,000

$13,800

2014

$178 (+1.4%)

$12,800 + $1,000

$13,800

2013

$176 (+7.6%)

$12,800 + $1,000

$13,800

2011

$163 (+1.9%)

$12,800 + $1,000

$13,800

2010

$160

$15,058 + $650

$15,708

Tax history for 539 Locust Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$757 (+108.9%)

$80,000 + $1,200

$81,200

2024

$362

$18,000 + $1,300

$19,300

2023

$362 (+0.5%)

$18,000 + $1,300

$19,300

2022

$360 (+1.5%)

$18,000 + $1,300

$19,300

2021

$355 (+4.7%)

$18,000 + $1,300

$19,300

2020

$339 (−0.7%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2019

$341 (+3.3%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2018

$330 (−0.3%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2017

$332 (+13.6%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2016

$292 (+22.2%)

$15,000 + $1,300

$16,300

2015

$239 (+34.3%)

$12,800 + $1,000

$13,800

2014

$178 (+1.4%)

$12,800 + $1,000

$13,800

2013

$176 (+7.6%)

$12,800 + $1,000

$13,800

2011

$163 (+1.9%)

$12,800 + $1,000

$13,800

2010

$160

$15,058 + $650

$15,708

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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 18, 2011 • Final

Existing septic system/well authorization (system not malfunctioning)

Demolition

Dec 3, 2010 • Final

Building permit - residential addition

Addition

Electrical

Plumbing

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

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HIGHLAND WOODS
Legal Description: 6 BL A HIGHLAND WDS P15/178

Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 20,038
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: HILLSBOROUGH TWP
Acres: 0.46
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL- IMPROVED
State Use Description: DWELLING MOB-HOME

Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CTY & ORANGE FIRE TAX

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 9865653185

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Pathways Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Orange Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Orange High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

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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Estimated sale price

$225,000 – $272,000

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Home values near 539 Locust Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
603 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1592 Sq. Ft.	$335,642
526 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$248,139

Address	Redfin Estimate
614 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$247,111
521 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$193,116

Address	Redfin Estimate
525 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1026 Sq. Ft.	$273,479
535 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$341,852

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