$1,350,000

500 Walnut Hill Dr Hillsborough, NC 27278

$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
4,168 sqft
11.1 acres
$324 / sqft
House

Property details

About 500 Walnut Hill Dr

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.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Heat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size4,168 sqft
Lot size11.11 Acres
Year built2004
ParkingAsphalt, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Parking Pad, Paver Block
MLS #10086928
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log, Propane
ViewPasture, Pond, Trees/Woods
Private poolYes

Summary

  • MLS Number: 10086928
  • MLS Name: Doorify MLS
  • Office Name: Hillsborough Real Estate Group
  • Office Phone: (919) 590-8059
  • Office Email: meighan@hillsboroughregroup.com
  • Listing Agent: Frank Casadonte

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 03, 2013
Home Sold
$715,000
Jul 27, 2009
Home Sold
$750,000
Jun 19, 2007
Home Sold
$895,000
Jun 25, 2004
Home Sold
$185,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$776,200$7,400
2022$769,500$7,306
2021$769,500$7,132
2019$732,700$7,210
2018$732,700$7,072

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Cameron Park Elementary School

Public District PK-5

4.1 mi

240 St Marys Rd

3

Pathways Elementary School

Public District PK-5

4.3 mi

431 Strouds Creek Rd

7

Hillsborough Elementary School

Public District PK-5

4.9 mi

402 N Nash St

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 $82,882. The majority of Hillsborough, NC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

18%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
11%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

23%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
42%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
54%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • SubaruSubaru
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 500 Walnut Hill Dr

This home is located at 500 Walnut Hill Dr in Hillsborough, NC and zip code 27278. This 4,168 square foot home, which was built in 2004, sits on a 11.11 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,350,000.

Hillsborough, NC housing market in March 2025 saw over 5 listings sold above listed price, more than 6 sold at listed price and over 6 sold below. In March 2025 in Hillsborough, NC there were 48.1% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025 median list price was $515,875 and the average listing age was 57 days.

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

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