Historic Baldwins Mill on Terrells Creek, with 9 acres, 2 crafted homes and a working 18 century 3-story gristmill. Surrounded on 3 sides by the creek and it’s mill pond, this is one of the most beautiful sites in Chatham County. Both houses have 2 bedrooms, good functional kitchens and bathrooms, dramatic public spaces, fireplaces, decks and porches above the creek. The mill is an inspiration and the grounds include stone walkways, ancient trees, heirloom plantings and the constant sound of rushing water
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
9 acresLot Size
$226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gary Phillips• Weaver Street Realty & Auction
Bought with Gary Phillips• Weaver Street Realty & Auction
Historic Baldwins Mill on Terrells Creek, with 9 acres, 2 crafted homes and a working 18 century 3-story gristmill. Surrounded on 3 sides by the creek and it's mill pond, this is one of the most beautiful sites in Chatham County. Both houses have 2 bedrooms, good functional kitchens and bathrooms, dramatic public spaces, fireplaces, decks and porches above the creek. The mill is an inspiration and the grounds include stone walkways, ancient trees, heirloom plantings and the constant sound of rushing water
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,322 (+18.3%)
$107,105 + $201,265
$308,370
2024
$1,962 (+39.4%)
$107,105 + $201,265
$308,370
2023
$1,407 (+4.2%)
$84,828 + $129,112
$213,940
2022
$1,350 (−24.1%)
$84,828 + $129,112
$213,940
2021
$1,779 (+76.6%)
$84,828 + $129,112
$213,940
2020
$1,007 (−17.3%)
$84,828 + $129,112
$213,940
2019
$1,218 (+535.3%)
$62,131 + $94,440
$156,571
2017
$192 (−0.7%)
$62,131 + $94,440
$156,571
2016
$193 (+1.6%)
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
2015
$190 (+2.2%)
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
2014
$186 (−0.1%)
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
2013
$186
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
2012
$186
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
Tax history for 185 Hobbs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,322 (+18.3%)
$107,105 + $201,265
$308,370
2024
$1,962 (+39.4%)
$107,105 + $201,265
$308,370
2023
$1,407 (+4.2%)
$84,828 + $129,112
$213,940
2022
$1,350 (−24.1%)
$84,828 + $129,112
$213,940
2021
$1,779 (+76.6%)
$84,828 + $129,112
$213,940
2020
$1,007 (−17.3%)
$84,828 + $129,112
$213,940
2019
$1,218 (+535.3%)
$62,131 + $94,440
$156,571
2017
$192 (−0.7%)
$62,131 + $94,440
$156,571
2016
$193 (+1.6%)
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
2015
$190 (+2.2%)
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
2014
$186 (−0.1%)
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
2013
$186
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
2012
$186
$22,500 + $3,727
$26,227
*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
2
Baths
0.5
Stories
1.4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.23 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,304
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chatham County
APN
0081974
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
This district is primarily for low to moderate density residential development within the residential-agricultural areas of the jurisdiction.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Main Level, Multiple Locations
Interior Features: Dining L, Dressing Room, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room Combination, Primary Downstairs, Second Primary Bedroom
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Fireplace Screen, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4203.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Workshop
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 9.0
Lot Size Area: 9.0
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Square Feet: 392040.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: Trail(s)
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Chatham - Pittsboro
Middle Or Junior School: Chatham - Horton
High School: Chatham - Northwood
Location Information
County Or Parish: Chatham
Directions: From Carrboro take Jones Ferry Road to Crawford Dairy on R at Frosty's to Left on Chicken Bridge, Right on Mount Olive, Right on Hobbs Road just before bridge. Drive to the end to end.
Latitude: 35.827139
Longitude: -79.235477
Postal Code: 27312
Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Other
Community Information
Community Features: Historical Area
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,304
Stories: 1.4
Lot Size: 5.23 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Chatham County
APN: 0081974
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level, Multiple Locations
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2018-02-07
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T02:33:36Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T07:21:30Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2018-02-07T23:38:50Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 750000.0
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Schools
Perry W Harrison Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
8/10
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
6/10
Northwood High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
7/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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Estimated sale price
$904,000 – $1.10M
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