#10085502, Reginald Newberne, Listing Office: DASH Carolina
500 Walnut Hill Dr Hillsborough, NC 27278
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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.
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- 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
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
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
Year | Assessment | Property 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.
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.
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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.