This lovely equestrian estate showcases Spanish-style architecture and is situated on a sprawling 46 acres. The property includes a 12-stall barn with two tack rooms, a feed room, and a washroom, along with a spacious 100x200 arena, 17+ acres of pastures, and picturesque riding trails. The home boasts exquisite bamboo flooring and features three bedrooms, a kitchen with granite counters, a dining area, a living room, a sunroom, and a theatre room on the main level (2nd floor). The first floor offers a steam room, a large bonus room, a bathroom, and four additional rooms. Step outside to enjoy the inground pool with a captivating waterfall feature and hot tub, all enclosed by a 6-foot stucco privacy enclosure. Additionally, above the barn, there are three separate apartments. Please note the apartments over the stables were not permitted.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
45.99 acresLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa White• Keller Williams Central
Listed by Tyler White• Keller Williams Central
Bought with Victoria Marin• Profit Point Real Estate
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Market trends in 27541, NC
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$297K
$8K MoM
Avg. days on market
11d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
3 MoM
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Sale history for 8514 Hester Rd
Date
Event
Price
Triad MLS #1130262
Apr 8, 2024
Sold
$925,000
$163/sq ft
Mar 23, 2024
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2024
Contingent
—
Mar 14, 2024
Relisted
—
Mar 14, 2024
Contingent
—
Mar 5, 2024
Price Changed
$1,099,000
$194/sq ft
Feb 26, 2024
Price Changed
$1,125,000
$198/sq ft
Jan 30, 2024
Price Changed
$1,149,000
$203/sq ft
Jan 16, 2024
Listed
$1,199,000
$211/sq ft
+45
Oh, the possibilities of this unique property! This lovely equestrian estate showcases Spanish-style architecture and is situated on a sprawling 46 acres. The property includes a 12-stall barn with two tack rooms, a feed room, and a washroom, along with a spacious 100x200 arena, 17+ acres of pastures, and picturesque riding trails. The home boasts exquisite bamboo flooring and features three bedrooms, a kitchen with granite counters, a dining area, a living room, a sunroom, and a theatre room on the main level (2nd floor). The first floor offers a steam room, a large bonus room, a bathroom, and four additional rooms. Step outside to enjoy the inground pool with a captivating waterfall feature and hot tub, all enclosed by a 6-foot stucco privacy enclosure. Additionally, above the barn, there are three separate apartments. Please note the apartments over the stables were not permitted.
TMLS #10006497
Apr 8, 2024
Sold
$925,000
$163/sq ft
Mar 14, 2024
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2024
Relisted
—
Mar 14, 2024
Pending
—
Mar 5, 2024
Price Changed
$1,099,000
$194/sq ft
Feb 26, 2024
Price Changed
$1,125,000
$198/sq ft
Jan 30, 2024
Price Changed
$1,149,000
$203/sq ft
Jan 16, 2024
Listed
$1,199,000
$211/sq ft
TMLS #2503112
Dec 31, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2023
Price Changed
$1,249,000
$220/sq ft
Aug 4, 2023
Price Changed
$1,299,000
$229/sq ft
Jul 31, 2023
Price Changed
$1,340,000
$236/sq ft
Jun 20, 2023
Price Changed
$1,390,000
$245/sq ft
Jun 13, 2023
Relisted
—
May 3, 2023
Listed
$1,500,000
$264/sq ft
Apr 3, 2023
Coming Soon
*
TMLS #2461050
Oct 25, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 2022
Price Changed
$1,399,000
$247/sq ft
Aug 24, 2022
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$264/sq ft
Aug 6, 2022
Price Changed
$1,599,000
$282/sq ft
Jul 20, 2022
Listed
$1,699,000
$300/sq ft
Jul 8, 2022
Coming Soon
*
TMLS #1918218
Apr 14, 2014
Sold
$365,000
$64/sq ft
Apr 14, 2014
Sold
$365,000
$64/sq ft
Mar 21, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2014
Price Changed
$369,900
$65/sq ft
Feb 17, 2014
Price Changed
$382,500
$67/sq ft
Feb 14, 2014
Relisted
—
Jan 31, 2014
Pending
—
Jan 23, 2014
Price Changed
$399,900
$71/sq ft
Dec 28, 2013
Price Changed
$434,900
$77/sq ft
Nov 27, 2013
Price Changed
$479,900
$85/sq ft
Oct 31, 2013
Listed
$498,900
$88/sq ft
Oct 30, 2013
Listed
$369,900
$65/sq ft
TMLS #1863797
Aug 7, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 9, 2013
Price Changed
$495,000
$87/sq ft
Jul 5, 2013
Relisted
—
May 28, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2013
Price Changed
$577,443
$102/sq ft
Feb 4, 2013
Price Changed
$607,834
$107/sq ft
TMLS #78077
Jun 20, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,994 (+8.6%)
$391,142 + $1,034,100
$1,425,242
2024
$8,285 (+2.9%)
$237,795 + $723,000
$960,795
2023
$8,053 (+2.1%)
$237,795 + $723,000
$960,795
2022
$7,889 (+1.4%)
$237,795 + $723,000
$960,795
2021
$7,782 (+1.4%)
$237,795 + $723,000
$960,795
2020
$7,675
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2019
$7,675 (+2.0%)
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2018
$7,526 (+1.4%)
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2017
$7,421 (−3.7%)
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2016
$7,707 (−12.4%)
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2015
$8,802 (−21.4%)
$137,212 + $661,500
$798,712
2014
$11,198 (+25.6%)
$252,300 + $915,400
$1,167,700
2013
$8,912 (+0.5%)
$252,300 + $915,400
$1,167,700
2011
$8,872
$31,867 + $915,466
$947,333
Tax history for 8514 Hester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,994 (+8.6%)
$391,142 + $1,034,100
$1,425,242
2024
$8,285 (+2.9%)
$237,795 + $723,000
$960,795
2023
$8,053 (+2.1%)
$237,795 + $723,000
$960,795
2022
$7,889 (+1.4%)
$237,795 + $723,000
$960,795
2021
$7,782 (+1.4%)
$237,795 + $723,000
$960,795
2020
$7,675
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2019
$7,675 (+2.0%)
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2018
$7,526 (+1.4%)
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2017
$7,421 (−3.7%)
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2016
$7,707 (−12.4%)
$237,795 + $663,400
$901,195
2015
$8,802 (−21.4%)
$137,212 + $661,500
$798,712
2014
$11,198 (+25.6%)
$252,300 + $915,400
$1,167,700
2013
$8,912 (+0.5%)
$252,300 + $915,400
$1,167,700
2011
$8,872
$31,867 + $915,466
$947,333
*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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
45.99 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
5,672
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9879286086
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 17, 2025 • Final
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Gravel, Parking Pad
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: None
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 take Hwy 86 North. Right on Walnut Grove Church Rd. Drive 5 miles and turn left on Ormond. Rt on Hester. House is on the left.
Latitude: 36.218909
Longitude: -79.093433
Postal Code: 27541
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,672
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 45.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Orange County
APN: 9879286086
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-04-08
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-02-29T17:19:19Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-02-01T19:01:34Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2024-03-05T15:53:40Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 1125000.0
Around this home
Schools
Pathways Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.5mi
7/10
Orange Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
5/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.7mi
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
0.62% 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
5/10 Wind Factor
24% 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
$1.33M – $1.62M
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