Property Attributes
- ID#10174950
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyOrange
- CityHillsborough
- NeighborhoodHighland Woods
- Zip27278
- StyleRanch
- Year Built1982
- Price$ 199,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1092
- Lot Size0.46 Acres
Data Source:
Triangle MLS (TMLS)
Property Description
Scale your portfolio with this outstanding value-add acquisition at 521 Locust Road. Finding a low-maintenance, four-sided brick ranch at this price point in Orange County is a rarity, making it the ideal candidate for a high-performing BRRRR strategy. Offering 1,092 square feet of interior space on a premium 0.46-acre lot, this property gives you the perfect foundation to execute a rehab and force significant immediate equity. The rare 4-bedroom configuration commands a distinct rental premium and ensures robust, long-term tenant demand in the tight Hillsborough market. Furthermore, the durable brick exterior translates to excellent long-term asset preservation and minimal maintenance overhead for your property management team. Bring your contractor, tap into a high-demand pocket of Hillsborough, and unlock a high-yield cash-flow generator today!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Orange - Pathways Elementary Elementary School | Orange - Orange Middle Middle School | Orange - Orange High High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed $199,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Baseboard |
| Cooling | None |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Materials | Brick Veneer |
| Year Built | 1982 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | Orange |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Subdivision Name | Highland Woods |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Total Rooms | 1 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| 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. |
| High School | Orange - Orange High |
| City | Hillsborough |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 20038 |
| Elementary School | Orange - Pathways Elementary |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1651.4 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Orange - Orange Middle |
| Structure Type | House |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Flooring | Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1092 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Water Source | Public |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 0.46 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Building Area Total | 1092 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.46 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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