2853 Franklin Rd

260,053 / 5.97
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Beautiful and peaceful setting in a sought-after Orange County location! This 5.97-acre homesite offers a perfect blend of cleared and wooded land, tucked away on a quiet private road surrounded by just a few neighboring homes. The owner has done the prep work for you, including a survey and septic permit for a 4-bedroom dream home. Plenty of space for horses, chickens, and enjoying nature year-round—lush green surroundings in the summer and gorgeous views in the fall. While the property cannot be...Beautiful and peaceful setting in a sought-after Orange County location! This 5.97-acre homesite offers a perfect blend of cleared and wooded land, tucked away on a quiet private road surrounded by just a few neighboring homes. The owner has done the prep work for you, including a survey and septic permit for a 4-bedroom dream home. Plenty of space for horses, chickens, and enjoying nature year-round—lush green surroundings in the summer and gorgeous views in the fall. While the property cannot be subdivided, you'll love having the privacy and freedom to enjoy every inch of this exceptional land. Convenient access to downtown Hillsborough, the Sportsplex, Durham, hospitals, shopping, highways, and schools. No city taxes! Fiber optic internet available. Walk the land—you'll fall in love.
  1. Listed by Stacy Slone • Keller Williams Elite Realty

Property Details for 2853 Franklin Road

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Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 02/04/2026 10:38 PM

Property Details for 2853 Franklin Road

StatusActive
MLS #10143816
Days on Market7
Taxes$1,201 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Unimproved Land
Year Built-
Lot Size5.97 AC
CountyOrange County

Location

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Building Information for 2853 Franklin Road

Lot Size5.97 AC

Payment Calculator

$1,319 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,218

Property Taxes

$100

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2853 Franklin Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R1
  • Directions: Hwy 70 towards Hillsborough. Take Palmer Grove Church Rd. Approx. 2 miles to Right on Franklin Rd. Land on Right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.068522
  • Longitude: -79.04734
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,201.00
  • City Limits YN: No
  • Lot Number: 3B
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Orange - River Park
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange - Orange
  • High School: Orange - Orange
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 163 x 812 x 400 x 727
  • Parcel Number: 9884630804
  • List PriceAcre: 41876.05
  • Road Frontage Length: 163
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 18
  • Possible Use: Residential
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Need Well
  • Water_Sewer: Need Well, Septic Needed, Cable Available, Electricity Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2853 Franklin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10143816

$250,000
Oct 15, 2025

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

Sep 19, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$250,000
Aug 20, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$275,000
Jul 23, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$285,000
May 27, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$299,000
May 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$319,000
Nov 29, 2023

Sold

AMLS #2506639

$199,000
Nov 29, 2023

Pending

AMLS #2506639

Sep 30, 2023

Expired

AMLS #2506639

$199,000
Aug 21, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$192,500
Aug 21, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$192,500
Aug 15, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517213109

$192,500

-49.3% / yr

Jun 24, 2023

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

Jun 6, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$199,000
May 15, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$215,000
Apr 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2506639

$225,000
Apr 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$225,000
Apr 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$225,000
Dec 5, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

$310,000
Dec 5, 2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

Dec 5, 2022

Sold

AMLS #2455602

$310,000
Dec 5, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

$310,000
Dec 4, 2022

Pending

AMLS #2455602

Dec 2, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502642097

$310,000
Jun 23, 2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

Jun 23, 2022

In Contract

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

Jun 22, 2022

In Contract

Longleaf Pine REALTORS #TR2455602

Jun 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2455602

$295,000
Jun 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

$295,000
Jun 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

$295,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10143816

$250,000
10/15/2025

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

09/19/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$250,000
08/20/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$275,000
07/23/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$285,000
05/27/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$299,000
05/15/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10096623

$319,000
11/29/2023

Sold

AMLS #2506639

$199,000
11/29/2023

Pending

AMLS #2506639

09/30/2023

Expired

AMLS #2506639

$199,000
08/21/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$192,500
08/21/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$192,500
08/15/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517213109

$192,500

-49.3% / yr

06/24/2023

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

06/06/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$199,000
05/15/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$215,000
04/22/2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2506639

$225,000
04/22/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$225,000
04/22/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2506639

$225,000
12/05/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

$310,000
12/05/2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

12/05/2022

Sold

AMLS #2455602

$310,000
12/05/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

$310,000
12/04/2022

Pending

AMLS #2455602

12/02/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502642097

$310,000
06/23/2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

06/23/2022

In Contract

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

06/22/2022

In Contract

Longleaf Pine REALTORS #TR2455602

06/13/2022

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2455602

$295,000
06/13/2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

$295,000
06/13/2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2455602

$295,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2853 Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand$184,500Additions-Total$184,500
Tax Record2025$1,338 ($112 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size191,228 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyORANGEAPN9884-63-0804

Schools near 2853 Franklin Road

This home is within Orange County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
River Park Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Orange High
Public9 to 12

Orange County Schools Online Academy
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2853 Franklin Road is a 5.97 ac of land for sale in Hillsborough, NC 27278. This property was listed for sale on January 30, 2026 by Keller Williams Elite Realty, it's currently listed at $250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on November 30, 2023. This listing's school district is Orange County School District. Nearby schools include River Park Elementary, Orange Middle School and Orange High. 2853 Franklin Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 5.97 ac of land on a 260,053 sq. ft. / 5.97 acres lot.

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