Set in a quaint, idyllic location, this cottage home boasts a charming exterior that is sure to capture your heart. The colorful seasonal flowering trees and shrubs add to its curb appeal and give it a warm and inviting ambiance. The property is sprawled over 4.9 acres, surrounded by majestic oak trees, making it a perfect retreat for nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts. You can relax on the front porch and take in the tranquility of the beautiful hardwoods, or spend your time in the workshop/storage, or even enjoy the screened sun-room. You can make this your permanent residence, a peaceful getaway, or even build a new home to your liking. With this much space, the possibilities are truly endless.
Charming home with lots of flowering trees and shrubs on 4.91 acres. Grand lot with very old oaks and two pond views. A nature lover and gardener's paradise. Sit on the front porch and watch the cows graze across the street. Horses are allowed and sometimes walk by the property.
TMLS #1945809
Nov 2, 2014
Listing Removed
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Oct 7, 2014
Contingent
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May 1, 2014
Listed
$128,000
$151/sq ft
TMLS #1886492
Oct 31, 2013
Listing Removed
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Apr 22, 2013
Listed
$133,000
$157/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,896 (+35.3%)
$149,100 + $105,000
$254,100
2024
$1,401 (−1.7%)
$55,700 + $79,100
$134,800
2023
$1,425 (+1.1%)
$55,700 + $85,400
$141,100
2022
$1,409 (+1.3%)
$56,200 + $85,400
$141,600
2021
$1,392 (+41.6%)
$56,200 + $85,400
$141,600
2020
$983
$41,100 + $49,600
$90,700
2019
$983 (+5.4%)
$41,100 + $49,600
$90,700
2017
$932 (−6.2%)
$41,100 + $49,600
$90,700
2016
$994
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
2015
$994 (+2.1%)
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
2014
$974 (+2.0%)
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
2013
$955 (+5.5%)
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
2010
$905
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
Tax history for 7120 Gates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,896 (+35.3%)
$149,100 + $105,000
$254,100
2024
$1,401 (−1.7%)
$55,700 + $79,100
$134,800
2023
$1,425 (+1.1%)
$55,700 + $85,400
$141,100
2022
$1,409 (+1.3%)
$56,200 + $85,400
$141,600
2021
$1,392 (+41.6%)
$56,200 + $85,400
$141,600
2020
$983
$41,100 + $49,600
$90,700
2019
$983 (+5.4%)
$41,100 + $49,600
$90,700
2017
$932 (−6.2%)
$41,100 + $49,600
$90,700
2016
$994
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
2015
$994 (+2.1%)
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
2014
$974 (+2.0%)
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
2013
$955 (+5.5%)
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
2010
$905
$53,170 + $43,418
$96,588
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.9 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
815
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9888592095
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
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 1
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Flooring: Carpet, Combination, Vinyl, Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 846.0
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 846.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 4.9
Lot Size Area: 4.9
Lot Size Square Feet: 213444.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1425.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Baseboard
Cooling: No
Cooling Information: None
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Orange - Pathways
High School: Orange - Orange
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From Highway 57 turn on Little River Church Road. Turn right on Hawkins Road. Turn right on Gates Road. From Highway 157 turn on Laws Store Rd. Turn left on Gates Road.
Latitude: 36.192965
Longitude: -79.04952
Postal Code: 27541
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 815
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Orange County
APN: 9888592095
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-03-15
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-02-10T03:52:26Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-02-10T03:55:24Z
Around this home
Schools
Pathways Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.5mi
7/10
Orange Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
5/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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
Hurdle Mills, NC • 27541
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$295,000 – $356,000
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