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About this home
Set on just over 1 acre in Hillsborough! No HOA. No restrictive covenants. This recently updated brick ranch home gives you rare freedom: park the boat or RV, plant a big garden, or simply just have some extra space from your neighbors. Major updates include new HVAC (2020), new interior paint (2020), new bathroom remodel (2020), new laminate and carpet flooring (2020), and new garage door (2023). Inside, every detail has been upgraded to today's standards and colors. Natural light fills the open layout, with both a living room and a family room featuring a warm gas log fireplace, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is the heart of the home, with white cabinets, quartz countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, and newer stainless-steel appliances (2020). Newer wood laminate floors and carpet for flow throughout, complemented by sleek tiled bathrooms. Outside, a detached 1-car garage with electricity, and an workshop or storage shed are ready for projects, hobbies, and all your toys. You get easy highway access and a short drive to Duke, UNC and RTP. Space, freedom, and modern upgrades come together in one picture-perfect home!
Estate owned property; Seller has limited information on home specifics; Home has been well maintained and features a family room with gas log fireplace, eat in kitchen, covered front and back porch, 1 car detached garage with electricity and extra storage area. Windows have been replaced and home has had a pest inspection.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,177 (+27.9%)
$78,000 + $201,200
$279,200
2024
$1,702 (+3.4%)
$40,000 + $120,000
$160,000
2023
$1,646 (+1.4%)
$40,000 + $120,000
$160,000
2022
$1,624 (+1.2%)
$40,000 + $120,000
$160,000
2021
$1,604 (−8.8%)
$40,000 + $120,000
$160,000
2020
$1,759 (+0.3%)
$34,000 + $134,000
$168,000
2019
$1,754 (+2.3%)
$34,000 + $134,000
$168,000
2018
$1,714 (+1.5%)
$34,000 + $134,000
$168,000
2017
$1,689 (+22.8%)
$34,000 + $134,000
$168,000
2016
$1,375
$34,000 + $134,000
$168,000
2015
$1,375 (+2.5%)
$36,800 + $95,100
$131,900
2014
$1,342 (−1.2%)
$36,800 + $95,100
$131,900
2013
$1,358 (+1.9%)
$36,800 + $95,100
$131,900
2011
$1,332
$41,274 + $95,193
$136,467
2010
$1,333
$41,274 + $95,193
$136,467
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,458
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,458
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9863144088
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R1
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Rural Residential (R-1) District is to provide locations for rural non-farm residential development, at very low intensities, in areas where the short and long-term solutions to domestic water supply and sewage disposal shall be individual wells and ground absorption system.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Park & open space
Aug 27, 2020 • Final
Residential simple trade
Perform partial duct work on a residential building.
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HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
24% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hillsborough, NC • 27278
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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71
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64
43
52
33
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Jul
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2729 Orange Grove Rd
$389,828
$172 under list price of $390K
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