A magical little millhouse nestled along the Eno River just minutes from downtown Hillsborough. Situated in a quiet neighborhood, you can walk down to the Kings Highway Park or bike over to Occoneechee Mountain or the Seven Mile Creek Natural Area. This home is truly a special place, with a spacious side yard, a partially fenced south-facing backyard with beautiful soil & a creek at the southwest edge. The property boasts established pollinator habitat & edible plants including apple, figs, paw paw, mulberry, banana and kiwi. Custom renovations include kitchen remodel in 2020 with maple cabinets, oak floors throughout most of the house, custom cedar trim, metal roof, south-facing sunroom, Jøtul woodstove & a beautiful cedar back deck with kiwi trellis shading the space. Come connect with nature & make a peaceful nest in this cozy home.
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
745 Rex Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
2beds
941sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1937
0.25 Acres Lot
$279,900 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$1,488 Estimated rent
Home value
$279,900
$266,000 - $294,000
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Custom cedar trimBeautiful soilSouth-facing sunroomPartially fenced south-facing backyardSpacious side yardMetal roofEstablished pollinator habitat
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Listed by:
Craig Tribus 804-656-5007,
BEYCOME BROKERAGE REALTY LLC
Bought with:
Courtney Whalen, 269960
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10172070
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Hot Water, Propane Stove, Wood Stove, None
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 941
- Total interior livable area: 941 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 941
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 9864244025
- Zoning: R10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Blown-In Insulation, Cedar, Low VOC Paint/Sealant/Varnish, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dimmocks Mill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,584
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $280,000+3.7%$298/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10172070 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $270,000$287/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10172070 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000+170%$287/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10172070 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2017 | Sold | $100,000$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,584 +34% | $198,000 +85.4% |
| 2024 | $1,182 +3.2% | $106,800 |
| 2023 | $1,146 +1.3% | $106,800 |
| 2022 | $1,131 +1.2% | $106,800 |
| 2021 | $1,118 +7.9% | $106,800 +15% |
| 2020 | $1,036 | $92,900 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $1,036 +9.2% | $86,700 |
| 2017 | $949 +12.8% | $86,700 +13.5% |
| 2016 | $841 | $76,364 |
| 2015 | $841 +3.4% | $76,364 |
| 2014 | $814 | $76,364 |
| 2013 | -- | $76,364 |
| 2012 | -- | $76,364 |
| 2011 | -- | $76,364 |
| 2010 | -- | $76,364 |
| 2009 | -- | $76,364 +45% |
| 2008 | $530 +4.9% | $52,654 |
| 2007 | $505 +6.7% | $52,654 |
| 2006 | $473 | $52,654 |
| 2005 | $473 +15.7% | $52,654 +19.8% |
| 2004 | $409 +3.9% | $43,945 |
| 2003 | $394 +2.3% | $43,945 |
| 2002 | $385 +2.9% | $43,945 |
| 2001 | $374 -5.7% | $43,945 +7.9% |
| 2000 | $397 | $40,714 |
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Neighborhood: 27278
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Central ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Gravelly Hill MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 7/10Cedar Ridge HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - Central Elementary
- Middle: Orange - Gravelly Hill Middle
- High: Orange - Cedar Ridge 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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