Back on market !!! NO FAULT OF THE SELLER!! Peaceful 3.77-Acre Wooded Retreat with Creek Frontage, Natural Spring & Utilities - Just Minutes from Historic Downtown Hillsborough. Nestled in a quiet rural setting with no restrictions just 10 minutes from the charm and convenience of popular historic downtown Hillsborough, this 3.77-acre slice of nature offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and natural beauty, the property features a cleared homesite, ready for your dream build. All the essentials are already in place: a private well, electric, septic system, and a gravel driveway make this land truly move-in ready for your custom home or getaway retreat. You have true privacy as you pass the homes , turn the corner and follow the gravel driveway all the way back to the clearing where there was a previous home site. You will appreciate the year-round natural spring and a 16-foot-wide creek that winds along the back of the property, offering approximately 220 feet of frontage. This serene water feature flows 12 months a year and attracts a variety of local wildlife, from deer to songbirds and more - creating a peaceful place to call home. Whether you're looking to build or simply wanting to escape the hustle and bustle, this rare property provides a unique opportunity to own a piece of rural paradise within 10 minutes to restaurants, gas stations shops, Interstate 40 and 85 as well as 15 minutes to UNC Hospital Hillsborough Campus. Don't miss your chance to experience the best of both worlds - privacy, nature, and convenience - all in one! Schedule your showing today!
Location, Location, Location!! Come Build your Dream Home on this Beautiful, Secluded 3.77 acre tract just minutes from downtown Hillsborough. Well, Septic, Electric and Established Driveway already in place. Double wide on property conveys at no value. Use Caution, Interior and floors are in very poor condition. Please do not walk on back deck.
TMLS #2475861
Dec 16, 2022
Sold
$123,000
Nov 22, 2022
Pending
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Oct 19, 2022
Pending
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Sep 23, 2022
Listed
$135,000
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Location, Location, Location! Build your Dream home on this Beautiful, Secluded 3.77 acre tract just minutes from downtown Hillsborough. Well, Septic, Power and Established Driveway already in place. Double wide on property conveys at no value. Interior and floors are in very poor condition. Please do not walk on back deck.
Public Records
Mar 5, 1998
Sold
$83,500
TMLS #463394
Dec 8, 1997
Listed
$82,216
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$923 (+57.6%)
$126,400
2024
$586 (−47.3%)
$59,900
2023
$1,112 (+1.3%)
$63,900 + $39,300
$103,200
2022
$1,098 (+1.2%)
$63,900 + $39,300
$103,200
2021
$1,085 (−3.4%)
$63,900 + $39,300
$103,200
2020
$1,123 (+0.3%)
$57,200 + $44,700
$101,900
2019
$1,120 (+2.5%)
$57,200 + $44,700
$101,900
2018
$1,092 (+1.6%)
$57,200 + $44,700
$101,900
2017
$1,075 (−7.4%)
$57,200 + $44,700
$101,900
2016
$1,161
$57,200 + $44,700
$101,900
2015
$1,161 (+2.7%)
$53,213 + $56,473
$109,686
2014
$1,130 (+1.9%)
$53,213 + $56,473
$109,686
2013
$1,109 (+5.6%)
$53,213 + $56,473
$109,686
2011
$1,050 (+0.2%)
$53,213 + $56,473
$109,686
2010
$1,048
$53,213 + $56,473
$109,686
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.77 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Orange County
APN
9865379900
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of the Agricultural Residential (AR) District is to assist in the preservation of land suitable, as a result of location, existing farming operations, soils and topography, for agricultural, silvicultural or horticultural uses and to protect such uses from the adverse effects of incompatible land uses.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Property information
Other Structures: None
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Development Status: Other
Vegetation: Cleared, Partially Wooded
Wooded Area: 3.0
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 3.77
Lot Size Area: 3.77
Lot Size Dimensions: 229 x 260 x 172 x 841
Lot Size Square Feet: 164221.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: AR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 585.7
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Septic Available, Septic Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Water Source: Well
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: None
Association Fee Includes: None
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From Hwy 70, Take Hwy 86 N. Left on Coleman Loop Rd. Left on Old Cedar Grove Rd. Right on Watkins Rd. Property at end of road. Go past all the homes and turn the corner and drive all the way down gravel driveway to the clearing where previous homesite was.
Latitude: 36.107226
Longitude: -79.121232
Postal Code: 27278
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Community Information
Community Features: None
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.77 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 9865379900
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-10-12
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-04-17T08:53:33Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-02-02T18:19:24Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-01-16T14:47:46Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 185000.0
Around this home
Schools
Pathways Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Orange Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
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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, 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
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Hillsborough. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$178,000 – $215,000
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