Picturesque setting in the country on 13 acres. This large custom home has beautiful views from all rooms. New interior paint, granite countertops and carpet. Custom cabinets and high end appliances in the kitchen. Hardwood and tile on the entire main level. Large bedrooms and an unfinished attic area for storage. Beautiful views from the expansive front porch. Land is level and mostly cleared ready for your horses or pets. Just minutes to Hillsborough and a short commute to Duke.
Picturesque setting in the country on 13 acres. This large custom home has beautiful views from all rooms. New interior paint, granite countertops and carpet. Custom cabinets and high end appliances in the kitchen. Hardwood and tile on the entire main level. Large bedrooms and an unfinished attic area for storage. Beautiful views from the expansive front porch. Land is level and mostly cleared ready for your horses or pets. Just minutes to Hillsborough and a short commute to Duke.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,896 (−4.7%)
$102,000 + $424,500
$526,500
2024
$4,087 (+2.8%)
$78,900 + $335,500
$414,400
2023
$3,976 (+1.9%)
$78,900 + $335,500
$414,400
2022
$3,903 (+1.3%)
$78,900 + $335,500
$414,400
2021
$3,851 (−0.2%)
$78,900 + $335,500
$414,400
2020
$3,860
$78,900 + $312,900
$391,800
2019
$3,860 (+2.1%)
$78,900 + $312,900
$391,800
2018
$3,781 (+3.0%)
$78,900 + $312,900
$391,800
2017
$3,671 (−36.4%)
$78,900 + $306,800
$385,700
2016
$5,775
$78,900 + $306,800
$385,700
2015
$5,775 (+0.3%)
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
2014
$5,755 (+2.1%)
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
2013
$5,637 (+0.7%)
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
2011
$5,597 (+0.2%)
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
2010
$5,587
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
Tax history for 8417 Hester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,896 (−4.7%)
$102,000 + $424,500
$526,500
2024
$4,087 (+2.8%)
$78,900 + $335,500
$414,400
2023
$3,976 (+1.9%)
$78,900 + $335,500
$414,400
2022
$3,903 (+1.3%)
$78,900 + $335,500
$414,400
2021
$3,851 (−0.2%)
$78,900 + $335,500
$414,400
2020
$3,860
$78,900 + $312,900
$391,800
2019
$3,860 (+2.1%)
$78,900 + $312,900
$391,800
2018
$3,781 (+3.0%)
$78,900 + $312,900
$391,800
2017
$3,671 (−36.4%)
$78,900 + $306,800
$385,700
2016
$5,775
$78,900 + $306,800
$385,700
2015
$5,775 (+0.3%)
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
2014
$5,755 (+2.1%)
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
2013
$5,637 (+0.7%)
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
2011
$5,597 (+0.2%)
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
2010
$5,587
$88,588 + $507,125
$595,713
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13.13 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
3,724
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9879380958
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.
Dec 5, 2025 • Final
Building permit - residential accessory structures
Construct a metal building with two lean-to structures. Install man doors, roll-up doors, and a 200-amp electrical meter. Include plumbing in the slab for a future installation.
ADU
New construction
Sep 18, 2025 • Final
Existing septic system/well authorization (system not malfunctioning)
Construct a new metal building to be used for a workshop and storage.
ADU
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: Driveway, Garage, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Water Purifier
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 3630.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Foundation Details: Block
Property information
Living Area: 3,630
Above Grade Finished Area: 3630.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Land Information
Horse: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 13.13
Lot Size Area: 13.13
Lot Size Dimensions: 1461x981x256x236x228x291
Lot Size Square Feet: 571942.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2014.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Heat Pump, Zoned
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Orange - Pathways
Middle Or Junior School: Orange - Orange
High School: Orange - Orange
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From Hillsborough go north on Hwy 86. Rt on Walnut Grove Church Rd. Lft on Ormond rd. Rt on Hester Rd. House on right. From Durham, north on Guess rd cross Hwy 57 turn lft on Laws Store Rd. Rt on Walnut Grove Ch rd. Lft on Ormond, Rt on Hester.
Latitude: 36.218065
Longitude: -79.090175
Postal Code: 27541
Road Frontage Type: Other
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,724
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 13.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Orange County
APN: 9879380958
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2015-12-19
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:21:58Z
Around this home
Schools
Pathways Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.5mi
7/10
Orange Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.8mi
5/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
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
0.46% 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
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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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.
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Estimated sale price
$693,000 – $839,000
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