Beautiful hilltop home nestled on over 11 acres, with fabulous views and amazing sunsets. This custom 4 bed and 3.5 bath home was built to capture ambient light from both the east and west. The home is a private retreat, with ample one floor living, great flow and a fantastic in-ground pool and deck area for entertaining small or large parties. The 576 sq ft horse barn (2021) with a tack room, one stall and two run-ins, complete with automatic non-electric horse waterers (2022), and 3 acres of fenced pasture will accommodate a horse enthusiast who wants their prized possessions close by. The property has so much to offer : space for gardening, chickens, hiking in the woods or walking along the private asphalt drive that winds its way throughout the community. The oversized garage with high ceilings can easily accommodate a hobbyist wood worker or a car enthusiast. The second floor has a one bedroom suite, a large bonus room and walk in storage with over 200 sq ft of space. Lumos high speed fiber connects the home to the internet, so that work from home and heavy streaming content users can coexist. peacefully. Located just 5.4 miles from downtown historic Hillsborough and convenient to Durham, Chapel Hill and RTP, homes with this acreage and amenities are getting very hard to find. The views are amazing and transformative from within the home and outside the home. The sunsets are majestic and tranquil, while viewing from the fire pit on the hill or from your gracious front porch. The home improvements include a new roof in 2024, complete interior paint in 2025, new carpet in 2025, recent HVAC systems (3) are all under 5 years in age, new pool equipment in 2023, Reverse osmosis and water treatment in 2013, fencing and more. All appliances will convey. The home is ready for the next owner to enjoy - a must see.
Sold for $1,340,000
$1,340,000
500 Walnut Hill Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
4beds
4,168sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2004
11.11 Acres Lot
$1,301,100 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$3,522 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,301,100
$1.18M - $1.43M
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Listed by:
Frank Casadonte 919-673-1190,
Hillsborough Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Dana Reine, 310643
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10086928
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dining L, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,168
- Total interior livable area: 4,168 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,168
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Parking Pad, Paver Block
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Garden
- Pool features: Filtered, Gas Heat, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Cover
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Pond, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 11.11 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Meadow, Native Plants, Open Lot, Pasture, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Poultry Coop, Shed(s), Stable(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 9895168064
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Asphalt, Batts Insulation, Blown-In Insulation, Cedar, Lap Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Walnut Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,043,100
- Annual tax amount: $7,627
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | Sold | $1,340,000-0.7%$321/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10086928 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$324/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10086928 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+88.8%$324/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10086928 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2013 | Sold | $715,000-4.5%$172/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2013 | Price change | $749,000-5.1%$180/sqft |
Source: Taylor-Hall Properties #1874191 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2013 | Listed for sale | $789,000+5.2%$189/sqft |
Source: Taylor-Hall Properties Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2009 | Sold | $750,000-16.2%$180/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #134420 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2007 | Sold | $895,000+383.8%$215/sqft |
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| 6/25/2004 | Sold | $185,000$44/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,705 -0.8% | $1,043,100 +34.4% |
| 2024 | $7,766 +4.9% | $776,200 |
| 2023 | $7,400 +1.3% | $776,200 +0.9% |
| 2022 | $7,306 +2.4% | $769,500 |
| 2021 | $7,133 -1.1% | $769,500 +5% |
| 2020 | $7,210 | $732,700 |
| 2018 | $7,210 +2% | $732,700 |
| 2017 | $7,072 -8.2% | $732,700 -7.6% |
| 2016 | $7,703 | $792,950 |
| 2015 | $7,703 +0.3% | $792,950 |
| 2014 | $7,683 | $792,950 |
| 2013 | -- | $792,950 |
| 2012 | -- | $792,950 |
| 2011 | -- | $792,950 |
| 2010 | -- | $792,950 |
| 2009 | -- | $792,950 +21.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $653,460 |
| 2007 | $6,273 +95.5% | $653,460 |
| 2006 | $3,208 | $653,460 +83.3% |
| 2005 | $3,208 | $356,467 |
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Neighborhood: 27278
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10River Park ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.1 mi
- 5/10Orange Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 6/10Orange HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - River Park
- Middle: Orange - Orange
- High: Orange - Orange
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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