Rare Opportunity on Hyco Lake, to find 10.40 acres and a house with such a rich historic and architectural significance. Built in 1840, some called in Burleigh, or others called it The Mcgehee-Phifer house, with work done in the house by acclaimed craftsman, Thomas Day. Original floors, staircases, windows, porches. .. just unbelievably gorgeous. Wonderful porch rocking views of Hyco Lake. Double slip boathouse, with deep water, over 600 ft of shoreline, and nice quiet cove. House has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, huge walk up attic. Guest house has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a huge walk up attic also. Garage, workshop, old barn, and another old house (that you can repair and bring it back to its glory).
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
10.4 acresLot Size
$408Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gay Poindexter• RE/MAX Premier Realty
Bought with Anna Hester-Martin Hester Martin• RE/MAX Premier Realty
78 acres of privacy w/ breathtaking views of Hyco Lake. 3700 sq home w/ 4 br, 2 baths, w/ attic & 3 porches. 800 sq ft cottage w/ 1 br, 1 bath w/ attic. 2 car garage w/ 800 sq ft workshop. 2 slip boat house w/ deep water on a secluded cove convenient to restaurant & marina. Property also has an equipment pole barn & a livestock barn w/ fenced pastures. 68 wooded acres w/ 2 perk sites & a camping area. 3 miles of trails w/ prime hunting & fishing. Great location off Hwy 57, 1 hr from the Triangle & 20 min to Danville.
Public Records
Aug 5, 2022
Sold
$650,000
$175/sq ft
TMLS #2440094
Jul 12, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jun 2, 2022
Price Changed
$1,150,000
$310/sq ft
Apr 28, 2022
Price Changed
$1,280,000
$345/sq ft
Apr 27, 2022
Relisted
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Apr 25, 2022
Listing Removed
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Apr 1, 2022
Listed
$2,000,000
$539/sq ft
TMLS #2439473
Jun 1, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 2022
Price Changed
$1,500,000
$404/sq ft
Apr 27, 2022
Relisted
—
Apr 26, 2022
Listing Removed
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Apr 25, 2022
Relisted
—
Apr 25, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2022
Listed
$2,225,000
$599/sq ft
LPRMLS #TR2440094
Apr 1, 2022
Listed
$1,150,000
$310/sq ft
TMLS #2366670
Feb 12, 2022
Listing Removed
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Oct 28, 2021
Price Changed
$2,390,000
$644/sq ft
Feb 12, 2021
Listed
$2,500,000
$673/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 2012
Sold
$575,000
$155/sq ft
TMLS #1818699
Sep 5, 2012
Sold
$715,000
$193/sq ft
Sep 5, 2012
Sold
$715,000
$193/sq ft
Aug 11, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jan 30, 2012
Listed
$722,000
$194/sq ft
Jan 30, 2012
Listed
$722,000
$194/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$5,225 (−28.9%)
$385,467 + $548,470
$933,937
2021
$7,345 (+75.9%)
$456,543 + $886,909
$1,343,452
2020
$4,176 (−1.6%)
$456,543 + $886,909
$1,343,452
2019
$4,245 (−8.1%)
$467,586 + $474,128
$941,714
2018
$4,617 (+1.2%)
$467,586 + $474,128
$941,714
2017
$4,561 (+0.9%)
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2016
$4,519 (+3.4%)
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2015
$4,371
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2014
$4,371 (+9.2%)
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2013
$4,004 (+45.8%)
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2012
$2,746
$404,456 + $166,183
$570,639
2011
$2,746
$241,260 + $151,032
$392,292
Tax history for 9950 Semora Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$5,225 (−28.9%)
$385,467 + $548,470
$933,937
2021
$7,345 (+75.9%)
$456,543 + $886,909
$1,343,452
2020
$4,176 (−1.6%)
$456,543 + $886,909
$1,343,452
2019
$4,245 (−8.1%)
$467,586 + $474,128
$941,714
2018
$4,617 (+1.2%)
$467,586 + $474,128
$941,714
2017
$4,561 (+0.9%)
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2016
$4,519 (+3.4%)
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2015
$4,371
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2014
$4,371 (+9.2%)
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2013
$4,004 (+45.8%)
$404,456 + $218,604
$623,060
2012
$2,746
$404,456 + $166,183
$570,639
2011
$2,746
$241,260 + $151,032
$392,292
*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
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
10.4 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
4,560
Year built
1901
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Person County
APN
A3 11
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
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Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single family residential uses and compatible development.
Mar 18, 2026 • Final
Plumbing water heater (residential)
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Name: Burleigh Plantation
Building Area Total: 3714.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Stone
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 3,714
Above Grade Finished Area: 3714.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 10.4
Lot Size Area: 10.4
Lot Size Square Feet: 453024.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Water Body Name: Hyco Lake
Waterfront: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4573.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Gas Pack, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Person - Woodland
Middle Or Junior School: Person - Northern
High School: Person - Person
Location Information
County Or Parish: Person
Directions: right off Highway 57, 9950 Semora Rd
Latitude: 36.481896
Longitude: -79.119356
Postal Code: 27343
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,560
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 10.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Person County
APN: A3 11
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-10-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-09-01T14:27:43Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-08-29T16:20:04Z
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Schools
Woodland Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Northern Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
2/10
Person High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi
3/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.44M – $1.74M
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