Back on market !!! NO FAULT OF THE SELLER!! Peaceful 3.77-Acre Wooded Retreat with Creek Frontage, Natural Spring & Utilities - Just Minutes from Historic Downtown Hillsborough. Nestled in a quiet rural setting with no restrictions just 10 minutes from the charm and convenience of popular historic downtown Hillsborough, this 3.77-acre slice of nature offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and natural beauty, the property features a cleared homesite, ready for your dream build. All the essentials are already in place: a private well, electric, septic system, and a gravel driveway make this land truly move-in ready for your custom home or getaway retreat. You have true privacy as you pass the homes , turn the corner and follow the gravel driveway all the way back to the clearing where there was a previous home site. You will appreciate the year-round natural spring and a 16-foot-wide creek that winds along the back of the property, offering approximately 220 feet of frontage. This serene water feature flows 12 months a year and attracts a variety of local wildlife, from deer to songbirds and more - creating a peaceful place to call home. Whether you're looking to build or simply wanting to escape the hustle and bustle, this rare property provides a unique opportunity to own a piece of rural paradise within 10 minutes to restaurants, gas stations shops, Interstate 40 and 85 as well as 15 minutes to UNC Hospital Hillsborough Campus. Don't miss your chance to experience the best of both worlds - privacy, nature, and convenience - all in one! Schedule your showing today!
Pending
$205,000
616 Watkins Rd Unit 4-5, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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3.77Acres
Unimproved Land
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3.77 Acres Lot
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What's special
Creek frontageNatural springWooded retreatSerene water featureYear-round natural spring
- 504 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Danielle Nicole Born 443-398-6220,
Coldwell Banker HPW
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10089887
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 3.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 229 x 260 x 172 x 841
- Features: Front Yard, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, See Remarks, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared, Driveway
- Residential vegetation: Cleared, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 9865379900
- Zoning: AR
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
- Wooded area: 3
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected, Septic Available, Septic Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $59,900
- Annual tax amount: $585
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 3/11/2026 | Pending sale | $205,000 |
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| 1/16/2026 | Price change | $205,000+10.8% |
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| 11/27/2025 | Pending sale | $185,000 |
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| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $185,000-9.8% |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $205,000-6.8% |
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| 8/11/2025 | Price change | $220,000-8.3% |
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| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000 |
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Neighborhood: 27278
Nearby schools
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.








