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    • Price cut: $1K (7/22)
    $199,000

    521 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

    4beds
    1,092sqft
    : 
    $1,232/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1982
    0.46 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $182/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Four-sided brick ranchDurable brick exterior
    Scale your portfolio with this outstanding value-add acquisition at 521 Locust Road. Finding a low-maintenance, four-sided brick ranch at this price point in Orange County is a rarity, making it the ideal candidate for a high-performing BRRRR strategy. Offering 1,092 square feet of interior space on a premium 0.46-acre lot, this property gives you the perfect foundation to execute a rehab and force significant immediate equity. The rare 4-bedroom configuration commands a distinct rental premium and ensures robust, long-term tenant demand in the tight Hillsborough market. Furthermore, the durable brick exterior translates to excellent long-term asset preservation and minimal maintenance overhead for your property management team. Bring your contractor, tap into a high-demand pocket of Hillsborough, and unlock a high-yield cash-flow generator today!
    47 days
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    815
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    25
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Johnny Chappell 919-737-2247,

    Compass -- Raleigh,

    Billy Hoffman 919-360-9218,

    Compass -- Raleigh

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10174950MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Baseboard
      Cooling
      • None
      Features
      • Flooring: Vinyl
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,092
      • Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,092
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Has view: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 0.46 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 9865657530
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Brick Veneer
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1982

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Highland Woods
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Hillsborough

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $182/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $198,000
      • Annual tax amount: $1,651
      • Date on market: 6/18/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,746/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/22/2026Price change$199,000-0.5%$182/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10174950 Report a problem
        6/18/2026Listed for sale$200,000$183/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10174950 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,584 +31.2%$198,000 +81%
        2024$1,208 +3.2%$109,400
        2023$1,171 +1.3%$109,400
        2022$1,155 +1.2%$109,400
        2021$1,141 +3.4%$109,400 +9.5%
        2020$1,104 $99,900
        2018$1,104 +2.9%$99,900
        2017$1,073 +43.9%$99,900 +50.4%
        2016$746 $66,401
        2015$746 +3.7%$66,401
        2014$719 $66,401
        2013-- $66,401
        2012-- $66,401 -15%
        2011-- $78,120
        2010-- $78,120
        2009-- $78,120 +21.2%
        2008$648 +4.9%$64,436
        2007$618 +6.7%$64,436
        2006$579 $64,436
        2005$579 +5.6%$64,436 +9.4%
        2004$548 +3.9%$58,898
        2003$528 +2.3%$58,898
        2002$516 +2.9%$58,898
        2001$501 +1.7%$58,898 +16.4%
        2000$493 $50,595
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27278

        Getting around

        3 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        15 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Orange - Pathways Elementary
        • Middle: Orange - Orange Middle
        • High: Orange - Orange High

        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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