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$299,000

2853 Franklin Rd Hillsborough, NC 27278

6.0 acres
Land

Property details

About 2853 Franklin Rd

Beautiful and peaceful setting in a fantastic Orange county location! 5.97 acres of cleared and wooded space on a nice private road surrounded by just a few homes. The owner has made it easy for you with providing a survey and septic permit for a 4 bedroom dream home to be built. Room for horses and chickens. Lovely views in the Fall and green surrounds all Summer. Can't subdivide but that's OK because you will want to enjoy all aspects this lot has to offer. Easy access to downtown Hillsborough, Sportsplex, Durham, hospitals, shopping, highways and schools. NO CITY TAXES. Fiber Optic available. Walk the land...you will fall in love!

Highlights

Home typeUnimproved Land
StatusActive
Lot size5.97 Acres
MLS #10096623

Summary

  • List Price: $299,000
  • Annual Tax Amount: $888
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Trees, Cleared
  • Directions: Hwy 70 to Palmers Grove Church Road. Approx. 2 miles to right on Franklin Rd. Land on right. Will see Keller Williams sign.
  • Lot Size: 5.97 Acres
  • MLS Number: 10096623
  • MLS Name: Doorify MLS
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Elite Realty
  • Office Phone: (984) 244-5830
  • Office Email: thobbs1234@gmail.com
  • Listing Agent: Stacy Slone

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2023
Home Sold
$192,500
Dec 05, 2022
Home Sold
$310,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$95,000$888

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Cameron Park Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.6 mi

240 St Marys Rd

7

Hillsborough Elementary School

Public District PK-5

3.6 mi

402 N Nash St

4

New Hope Elementary School

Public District PK-5

3.7 mi

1900 New Hope Church Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,769. The most common annual income of people living in Hillsborough, NC is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

58%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

37%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • Monster TrucksMonster Trucks
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • SubaruSubaru
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • CountryCountry
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 2853 Franklin Rd

The listing price of 2853 Franklin Rd property is $299,000.

The property 2853 Franklin Rd is land located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278.

Active Listing: 2853 Franklin Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2853 Franklin Rd are: Cameron Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hillsborough Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), New Hope Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Charles W Stanford Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), A L Stanback Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), The Expedition School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Orange High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Partnership Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Eno River Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $888 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 21, 2023 for $192,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 2853 Franklin Rd is 5.97 acres.

This home is located at 2853 Franklin Rd in Hillsborough, NC and zip code 27278. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $299,000.

In June 2025 more than 9 listings in Hillsborough, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 11 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 17 were sold below. In June 2025 in Hillsborough, NC there were 4.8% more homes for sale than in May. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 26 days, the median list price was $498,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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