521 Locust Rd

Hillsborough, NC 27278

$200,000
Price
4
Beds
1,092 Sq. Ft.
$183 / Sq. Ft.
1,092
Sq. Ft.
$183
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass

Description

Maximize your investment potential with this outstanding value-add opportunity at 521 Locust Road. Finding a 4-bedroom brick ranch at this price point in Hillsborough is rare. Offering 1,092 square feet of interior space, this property is a true diamond-in-the-rough, giving seasoned flippers or portfolio builders the ultimate freedom to configure a highly profitable layout. The property sits on a premium 0.46-acre lot, providing a massive backyard with endless possibilities. Whether your strategy...Maximize your investment potential with this outstanding value-add opportunity at 521 Locust Road. Finding a 4-bedroom brick ranch at this price point in Hillsborough is rare. Offering 1,092 square feet of interior space, this property is a true diamond-in-the-rough, giving seasoned flippers or portfolio builders the ultimate freedom to configure a highly profitable layout. The property sits on a premium 0.46-acre lot, providing a massive backyard with endless possibilities. Whether your strategy is a high-yield rental or a retail flip, the 4-bedroom configuration gives you a distinct market advantage. Located in a high-demand pocket of Hillsborough with quick access to everything the area has to offer. Bring your contractor and unlock the massive upside today!

Listing Agents

  1. Johnny Chappell

    Johnny Chappell

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (919)-909-0004

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  2. Billy Hoffman

    Billy Hoffman

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (919)-360-9218

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Property Details for 521 Locust Road

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Subdivision
Highland Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 06/24/2026 03:19 PM

Property Details for 521 Locust Road

StatusActive
MLS #10174950
Days on Market8
Taxes$1,651 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1982
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF
CountyOrange County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.4%
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Building Information for 521 Locust Road

Stories-Year Built1982Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

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$1,134 per month

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Principal and Interest

$997

Property Taxes

$138

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Property Information for 521 Locust Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take I-40 W / I-85 S toward Durham. Continue on I-85 S toward Hillsborough. Take Exit 164 for Old NC 86 / Churton Street toward Hillsborough. Turn right onto Churton Street (NC-86 N). Continue through downtown Hillsborough. Turn left onto Orange Grove Road. Turn right onto Locust Road. 521 Locust Road will be on the left.
  • Subdivision Name: Highland Woods
  • Latitude: 36.100486
  • Longitude: -79.112056
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,651.40
  • City Limits YN: No
  • Lot Number: 11 A-D
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Orange - Pathways Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange - Orange Middle
  • High School: Orange - Orange High
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1092.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 9865657530
  • Structure Type: House
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 15
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 4
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling?: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Interior: Brick Veneer
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 521 Locust Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10174950

$200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10174950

$200,000

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

Public Records for 521 Locust Road

Taxable ValueLand$80,000Additions$118,000Total$198,000
Tax Record2025$1,584 ($132 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982Year Renovated1992ZoningR1CountyORANGEAPN9865-65-7530

Schools near 521 Locust Road

This home is within Orange County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pathways Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Orange Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Orange High
Public - 9 to 12
Hillsborough Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Pathways Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Orange High
Public9 to 12

Hillsborough Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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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More information about 521 Locust Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278

521 Locust Road is a single family home for sale in Hillsborough, NC 27278. This property was listed for sale on June 18, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $200,000. This listing's school district is Orange County School District. Nearby schools include Pathways Elementary, Orange Middle School and Orange High. 521 Locust Road is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,092 sqft single family home built in 1982.

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