Lovely, well-maintained home in quiet neighborhood just outside historic Hillsborough. Rocking chair, covered front porch overlooking gently sloping front lawn. Private, wooded backyard with large deck. Hardwood floors and cathedral ceiling in living room. Move-in ready! Perfect for the 1st-time homebuyer. Home warranty provided to buyer. Convenient to Durham, Chapel Hill and I-85
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$277Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cynthia Williams• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Bought with Bill Mullen• Weaver Street Realty & Auction
Lovely, well-maintained home in quiet neighborhood just outside historic Hillsborough. Rocking chair, covered front porch overlooking gently sloping front lawn. Private, wooded backyard with large deck. Hardwood floors and cathedral ceiling in living room. Move-in ready! Perfect for the 1st-time homebuyer. Home warranty provided to buyer. Convenient to Durham, Chapel Hill and I-85
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,377 (+13.1%)
$85,000 + $223,700
$308,700
2024
$2,102 (+4.5%)
$44,000 + $155,900
$199,900
2023
$2,011 (+0.4%)
$44,000 + $155,900
$199,900
2022
$2,003 (+2.3%)
$44,000 + $155,900
$199,900
2021
$1,958 (+5.0%)
$44,000 + $155,900
$199,900
2020
$1,864
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2019
$1,864 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2018
$1,823 (+2.5%)
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2017
$1,778 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2016
$1,664
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2015
$1,664 (+1.2%)
$40,194 + $122,432
$162,626
2014
$1,644 (+2.0%)
$40,194 + $122,432
$162,626
2013
$1,612 (−5.5%)
$40,194 + $122,432
$162,626
2010
$1,706
$40,194 + $137,468
$177,662
Tax history for 728 Mary Cook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,377 (+13.1%)
$85,000 + $223,700
$308,700
2024
$2,102 (+4.5%)
$44,000 + $155,900
$199,900
2023
$2,011 (+0.4%)
$44,000 + $155,900
$199,900
2022
$2,003 (+2.3%)
$44,000 + $155,900
$199,900
2021
$1,958 (+5.0%)
$44,000 + $155,900
$199,900
2020
$1,864
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2019
$1,864 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2018
$1,823 (+2.5%)
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2017
$1,778 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2016
$1,664
$40,000 + $138,500
$178,500
2015
$1,664 (+1.2%)
$40,194 + $122,432
$162,626
2014
$1,644 (+2.0%)
$40,194 + $122,432
$162,626
2013
$1,612 (−5.5%)
$40,194 + $122,432
$162,626
2010
$1,706
$40,194 + $137,468
$177,662
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9884374239
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Directions: From Durham - West on US70 Bypass. Rt. onto Lawrence, Rt. onto Palmers Grove. Left onto Mary E. Cook. From Chapel Hill - North on Hwy 86, Rt. onto 70A. Left onto Lawrence Rd. Cross over 70 Bypass. Rt. onto Palmers Grove, Lt on Mary E. Cook.
Latitude: 36.078197
Longitude: -79.055763
Postal Code: 27278
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Orange County
APN: 9884374239
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2010-10-01
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T10:42:13Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T10:42:12Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 209900.0
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Schools
River Park Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Orange Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
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, 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$373,000 – $452,000
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