Simple Solitude ~ Three bedroom, two bath modern metal-roof farmhouse on 34+ acres ~ This special homestead includes approximately 8.5 acres of fenced pasture, a 2-acre bass pond, a creek, a 4 bay storage shed and a 41 x 65 horse barn. The light-filled barn features 5 oversized 14 x 16 Dutch-door stalls, a 3-locker tack room, wash area with hot/cold taps, and a 780 sq ft hay loft with a motorized pulley. The home offers an ideal floor plan with a main level primary bedroom suite and a main level laundry/mudroom with a separate entrance. Woodgrain Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring runs throughout the bedrooms and living space (zero carpet); Vaulted living room has wood paneled ceilings, a Jotul Norwegian woodstove, and oversized windows. The ¾ wrap covered porch offers multiple settling views out to the pastures. 1355 sq ft unfinished walkout basement; Walk-in floored attic; Whole house water treatment system and softener; Convenient access to Hwy 86/70/157.
Single-familyProperty Type
2018Year Built
34.1 acresLot Size
$471Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
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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 9557 Hester Rd
Date
Event
Price
Triad MLS #1129694
Jun 3, 2024
Sold
$895,000
$417/sq ft
May 2, 2024
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2024
Price Changed
$925,000
$431/sq ft
Jan 9, 2024
Listed
$950,000
$442/sq ft
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Simple Solitude ~ Three bedroom, two bath modern metal-roof farmhouse on 34+ acres ~ This special homestead includes approximately 8.5 acres of fenced pasture, a 2-acre bass pond, a creek, a 4-bay storage shed and a 41 x 65 horse barn. The light-filled barn features 5 oversized 14 x 16 Dutch-door stalls, a 3-locker tack room, wash area with hot/cold taps, and a 780 sq ft hay loft with a motorized pulley. The home offers an ideal floor plan with a main level primary bedroom suite and a main level laundry/mudroom with a separate entrance. Woodgrain Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring runs throughout the bedrooms and living space (zero carpet); Vaulted living room has wood paneled ceilings, a Jotul Norwegian woodstove, and oversized windows. The ¾ wrap covered porch offers multiple settling views out to the pastures. 1355 sq ft unfinished walkout basement; Walk-in floored attic; Whole house water treatment system and softener; Convenient access to Hwy 86/70/157.
TMLS #10005341
Jun 3, 2024
Sold
$895,000
$417/sq ft
May 2, 2024
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2024
Price Changed
$925,000
$431/sq ft
Jan 9, 2024
Listed
$950,000
$442/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,942 (+4.6%)
$342,756 + $508,000
$850,756
2024
$3,767 (+2.8%)
$188,816 + $354,800
$543,616
2023
$3,666 (+1.9%)
$188,816 + $354,800
$543,616
2022
$3,598 (+1.3%)
$188,816 + $354,800
$543,616
2021
$3,550 (+1.9%)
$188,816 + $354,800
$543,616
2020
$3,484 (+0.9%)
$188,816 + $326,900
$515,716
2019
$3,454 (+51.5%)
$188,816 + $326,900
$515,716
2018
$2,280 (+35.8%)
$188,816 + $219,600
$408,416
2017
$1,679 (−9.1%)
$183,781
2016
$1,848 (+2.1%)
$183,781
2013
$1,809
$194,200
Tax history for 9557 Hester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,942 (+4.6%)
$342,756 + $508,000
$850,756
2024
$3,767 (+2.8%)
$188,816 + $354,800
$543,616
2023
$3,666 (+1.9%)
$188,816 + $354,800
$543,616
2022
$3,598 (+1.3%)
$188,816 + $354,800
$543,616
2021
$3,550 (+1.9%)
$188,816 + $354,800
$543,616
2020
$3,484 (+0.9%)
$188,816 + $326,900
$515,716
2019
$3,454 (+51.5%)
$188,816 + $326,900
$515,716
2018
$2,280 (+35.8%)
$188,816 + $219,600
$408,416
2017
$1,679 (−9.1%)
$183,781
2016
$1,848 (+2.1%)
$183,781
2013
$1,809
$194,200
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
34.1 Acres
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
2,150
Year built
2017
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9960751393
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.
Mar 9, 2019 • Final
Residential simple trade
ADU
Electrical
Apr 12, 2018 • Final
Building permit - residential new dwelling
New construction
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Gravel
Parking Total: 6
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
Directions: From downtown Hillsborough take 86 north, right onto Caviness Jordan, right onto Hurdle Mills Rd, right onto Hester Rd. 9557 Hurdle Mills will be on the left, marked with two For Sale signs. The driveway is at the second sign you come to.
Latitude: 36.237318
Longitude: -79.110649
Postal Code: 27541
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,150
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 34.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Orange County
APN: 9960751393
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: 2024-06-04
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-01-10T02:08:39Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-01-10T21:48:06Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2024-03-09T22:07:57Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 950000.0
Around this home
Schools
Pathways Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.6mi
7/10
Orange Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.9mi
5/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.9mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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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Estimated sale price
$962,000 – $1.16M
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