500 Walnut Hill Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$1,350,000
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Home Description
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.
- Interior: Bathtub/Shower Combination,Bookcases,Built-in Features,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Coffered Ceiling(s),Crown Molding,Dining L,Double Vanity,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Granite Counters,High Ceilings,High Speed Internet,Keeping Room,Kitchen Island,Master Downstairs,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Room Over Garage,Separate Shower,Smooth Ceilings,Soaking Tub,Storage,Walk-In Closet(s)
- # Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas Log,Propane
- Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer,Electric Water Heater,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Gas Cooktop,Ice Maker,Induction Cooktop,Microwave,Oven,Range Hood,Self Cleaning Oven,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Warming Drawer,Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Main Level,Washer Hookup
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Full Baths: 3
- Half Baths: 1
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Parking: Asphalt,Circular Driveway,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Parking Pad,Paver Block
- Pool: Filtered,Gas Heat,In Ground,Outdoor Pool,Pool Cover
- Structure: House
- Exterior: Fenced Yard,Fire Pit,Garden
- Construction Materials: Asphalt,Batts Insulation,Blown-In Insulation,Cedar,Lap Siding,Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Foundation: Block
- Patio/Porch: Front Porch,Patio
- Fencing: Wood
- Lot: Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden,Gentle Sloping,Hardwood Trees,Meadow,Native Plants,Open Lot,Pasture,Views
- Lot Size Acres: 11.11
- View: Pasture,Pond,Trees/Woods
Available now at $1,350,000
Approximate Room Sizes/Locations
Bathroom 2 | | 6.50 x 10.50 | Main |
Bathroom 3 | | 6.00 x 12.00 | Second |
Bathroom 4 | | 6.00 x 4.80 | Main |
Bonus Room | | 27.20 x 12.30 | Second |
Breakfast Room | | 10.00 x 11.30 | Main |
Den | | 14.00 x 12.70 | Main |
Dining Room | | 14.70 x 13.70 | Main |
Entrance Hall | | 8.70 x 15.00 | Main |
Kitchen | | 16.00 x 16.00 | Main |
Laundry | | 7.00 x 8.60 | Main |
Living Room | | 20.70 x 18.00 | Main |
Office | | 14.50 x 12.40 | Main |
Other | | 34.00 x 8.00 | Main |
Other | | 30.30 x 24.00 | Main |
Other | | 13.00 x 16.00 | Second |
Primary Bathroom | | 13.60 x 14.70 | Main |
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Style: Cottage,Traditional
- Levels: One and One Half
- New Construction: No
- Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,Electric,Forced Air,Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air,Electric,Heat Pump,Zoned
- Water Source: Private,Well
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Senior Community: No
- Total HOA Dues: $0.00
- Annual Taxes: $7,627.72
- Listing Office: Hillsborough Real Estate Group
- List Status: Active
Neighborhood
The average asking price of a 4 bedroom Hillsborough home in this zip code is
$886,043 (34.4% less than this home).
This home is priced at $324/sqft,
which is 10.8% less than similar homes
in the 27278 zip code.
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- Elementary:Orange - River Park
- Middle School:Orange - Orange
- High School:Orange - Orange
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Listing Courtesy of Hillsborough Real Estate Group.
For information or to schedule a viewing of this property (MLS# 10086928), call: 919 616 5492
500 Walnut Hill Dr, Hillsborough NC is a single family home of 4168 sqft and
is currently priced at $1,350,000
.
This single family home has 4 bedrooms.
A comparable home for sale at 1515 Spring Overlook Ln in Hillsborough is listed at $825,000.
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MLS 10086928 has been posted on this site since 4/3/2025 (today).

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