OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2013 for $820K

$1,709,536

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,474/mo

•

5,900

sq ft

5401 Island Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

19.38 acresLot Size

$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Anna Terry • Coldwell Banker Advantage

Listed by Cindie Burns

Bought with Anna Terry • Coldwell Banker Advantage

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•Source:TMLS #1887383

Redfin Estimate

$1,709,536

$890K since sold in September 2013$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 98.7% higher than the average sale price ($860K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,175,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths4,225 sq ft
5811 Buck Quarter Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,050,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,373 sq ft
490 Terry Rd, 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 AUG 18, 2026
$1,301,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,563 sq ft
5904 Saint Marys Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$750,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,691 sq ft
2 Sagamore Pl, Hillsborough, NC 27278
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$485,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,471 sq ft
5434 Walker Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

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Market trends in 27278, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$485K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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$900,000
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$364,900
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$65,000
— beds— baths— sq ft
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$825,000
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Sale history for 5401 Island Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #1887383

Sep 12, 2013

Sold

$820,000

$139/sq ft

Sep 6, 2013

Pending

—

Aug 9, 2013

Contingent

—

Jun 17, 2013

Price Changed

$870,000

$147/sq ft

Apr 26, 2013

Listed

$895,000

$152/sq ft

Apr 26, 2013

Listed

$870,000

$147/sq ft

TMLS #945264

May 23, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 19, 2007

Listed

$985,000

$167/sq ft

TMLS #797904

Jun 24, 2005

Sold

$575,000

$97/sq ft

Jun 15, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 20, 2005

Listed

$575,000

$97/sq ft

TMLS #734735

Mar 31, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 24, 2004

Listed

$595,000

$101/sq ft

TMLS #551691

Aug 7, 2000

Sold

$535,000

$91/sq ft

Apr 28, 2000

Listed

$554,000

$94/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1996

Sold

$416,500

$71/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1995

Sold

$300,000

$51/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,458 (+19.4%)

$305,200 + $1,186,500

$1,491,700

2024

$8,757 (+2.9%)

$141,700 + $778,400

$920,100

2023

$8,508 (+1.5%)

$141,700 + $778,400

$920,100

2022

$8,378 (+1.4%)

$141,700 + $778,400

$920,100

2021

$8,263 (+1.5%)

$141,700 + $778,400

$920,100

2020

$8,142

$141,700 + $721,200

$862,900

2019

$8,142 (+4.6%)

$141,700 + $721,200

$862,900

2017

$7,781 (+0.6%)

$141,700 + $721,200

$862,900

2016

$7,737 (+5.6%)

$141,700 + $721,200

$862,900

2015

$7,328 (+0.3%)

$187,200 + $643,500

$830,700

2014

$7,308 (+2.2%)

$187,164 + $598,960

$786,124

2013

$7,151 (+0.6%)

$187,164 + $598,960

$786,124

2011

$7,111 (+0.1%)

$187,164 + $598,960

$786,124

2010

$7,101

$187,164 + $598,960

$786,124

Tax history for 5401 Island Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,458 (+19.4%)

$305,200 + $1,186,500

$1,491,700

2024

$8,757 (+2.9%)

$141,700 + $778,400

$920,100

2023

$8,508 (+1.5%)

$141,700 + $778,400

$920,100

2022

$8,378 (+1.4%)

$141,700 + $778,400

$920,100

2021

$8,263 (+1.5%)

$141,700 + $778,400

$920,100

2020

$8,142

$141,700 + $721,200

$862,900

2019

$8,142 (+4.6%)

$141,700 + $721,200

$862,900

2017

$7,781 (+0.6%)

$141,700 + $721,200

$862,900

2016

$7,737 (+5.6%)

$141,700 + $721,200

$862,900

2015

$7,328 (+0.3%)

$187,200 + $643,500

$830,700

2014

$7,308 (+2.2%)

$187,164 + $598,960

$786,124

2013

$7,151 (+0.6%)

$187,164 + $598,960

$786,124

2011

$7,111 (+0.1%)

$187,164 + $598,960

$786,124

2010

$7,101

$187,164 + $598,960

$786,124

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

19.38 Acres

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

6,511

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

0807422233

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

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

Feb 13, 2020 • Final

Residential simple trade

Replace a boiler and reconnect it to the existing gas piping and electrical wiring.

Electrical

Gas

HVAC

Jan 28, 2020 • Final

Recyclable materials permit - rmoc review approval

Replace a boiler and reconnect it to the existing gas piping and electrical wiring.

Gas

HVAC

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: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Gravel

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Water Softener
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Apartment/Suite, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry, Recreation Room, Wood Burning Stove
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Stone
Building Area Total: 5900.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Pool Information
Spa: Yes
Spa Features: Private

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 5900.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Ownership Type: Other

Land Information
Horse: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 19.38
Lot Size Area: 19.38
Lot Size Dimensions: 677X950X910X1087
Lot Size Square Feet: 844192.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Well

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane, Radiant Floor, Zoned
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Zoned

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: None

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

Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: Guess Rd N into Orange Co., L on Walker Farm Rd, L on Landsdale, Rt. on Island Rd. Home at end. or I-85, Exit 270, 70 W to Rt on St. Marys Road. L New Sharon Church Rd, cross Schley, Rt Walker Farm, R Landsdale, R Island Rd, look for signs.
Latitude: 36.14716
Longitude: -78.986465
Postal Code: 27278
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,511
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 19.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Orange County
APN: 0807422233

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2013-09-12
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:08:09Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:08:08Z

Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 895000.0

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Pathways Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.0mi

7/10

Orange Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi

5/10

Orange High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° 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, 2 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

$1.63M – $1.97M

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Home values near 5401 Island Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5515 Island Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1910 Sq. Ft.	$650,464
5605 Island Rd, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3180 Sq. Ft.	$826,585
2305 Lansdale Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$426,410
2200 Lansdale Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1547 Sq. Ft.	$529,477
2214 Darby Ln, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2403 Sq. Ft.	$492,587
4817 Walker Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1486 Sq. Ft.	$1,114,210
1217 Terry Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2137 Sq. Ft.	$1,072,239

Address	Redfin Estimate
5523 Island Rd, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$463,402
5615 Island Rd, Hillsborough, NC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4931 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,990
2314 Lansdale Rd, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2268 Sq. Ft.	$451,932
2302 Lansdale Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$412,579
5108 Walker Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$1,068,830
2205 Lansdale Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1692 Sq. Ft.	$485,035

Address	Redfin Estimate
5400 Island Rd, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2862 Sq. Ft.	$580,056
2104 Lansdale Rd, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2592 Sq. Ft.	$544,871
2218 Lansdale Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2212 Sq. Ft.	$454,199
2106 Russell Cir, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$489,889
2315 Lansdale Rd, Hillsborough, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2445 Sq. Ft.	$500,878
2109 Lansdale Rd, Hillsborough, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2393 Sq. Ft.	$646,544

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