A rare opportunity to own 1.81± picturesque acres on Watkins Road in Hillsborough, NC— an exceptional homesite offering beauty, privacy, and unmatched potential. Set in a peaceful, wooded environment, this property delivers the serene country setting so many buyers seek, yet remains close to the vibrant lifestyle Hillsborough is known for. With no HOA, you'll enjoy the freedom to build your dream home exactly the way you envision it. The land offers excellent natural features for a custom build, and a preliminary soil report is already available, streamlining the planning process. Well and septic will be needed, and electric service can be extended through Piedmont Electric. Convenience is at your doorstep—just minutes from charming downtown Hillsborough, where you'll find boutique shops, local dining, art galleries, community events, and beautiful riverside parks. Ideal for commuters, the property also offers quick access to Durham (≈25 min), Chapel Hill (≈30 min), and RDU Airport (≈35 min). This homesite checks every box: peaceful setting, flexible building options, valuable preliminary soil work, and a premier location in one of Orange County's most desirable areas. Don't miss your chance to build the home you've been dreaming of on Orange County, NC!
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Single Family Residential
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Orange County
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9865379900
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Last updated by owner on Aug 2, 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
Exterior
Land Information
Current Use: Residential, Single Family, Vacant
Vegetation: Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.81
Lot Size Area: 1.81
Lot Size Dimensions: 317x247x248x275
Lot Size Square Feet: 78843.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: AR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 547.81
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Needed, Perc Test On File
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available
Water Source: Need Well
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Orange - Pathways
Middle Or Junior School: Orange - Orange
High School: Orange - Orange
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: Use 519 Watkins Rd. It is the next property.