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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,092 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.46 Acres
  • Updated 2 days ago
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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!

Full Property Details for 521 Locust Rd

General

  • Price: $200,000
  • Taxes: $1,651
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10174950
  • Updated: 6/18/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Location

  • County: Orange
  • Subdivision: Highland Woods
  • Driving 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.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Orange - Pathways Elementary
  • Middle School: Orange - Orange Middle
  • High School: Orange - Orange High

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Brick Veneer
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Building Size: 1092
  • Square Feet: 1,092
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,092 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1982

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 20,037.6

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,651.4

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 9865657530
  • Lot Number: 11 A-D

Listed by Compass -- Raleigh, Johnny Chappell (919) 737-2247 and Compass -- Raleigh, Billy Hoffman (919) 360-9218

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  • Johnny Chappell

    Compass -- Raleigh

  • Billy Hoffman

    Compass -- Raleigh

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Schools serving 521 Locust Rd

School District:Orange County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Pathways Elementary
431 Strouds Creek Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
PK-50.8 mi
Hillsborough Elementary
402 North Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
K-51.4 mi
Orange Middle School
308 Orange High School Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
6-81.2 mi
Orange High
500 Orange High School Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
9-121.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 521 Locust Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/18/2026
Listed
$200,000
-78.02%
MLS
9/05/2024
Sold
$910,000
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Tax History for 521 Locust Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,584
31%
$198,000
81%
2024
$1,208
3%
$109,400
—
2023
$1,171
3%
$109,400
—
2021
$1,141
-1%
$109,400
—
2022
$1,155
1%
$109,400
10%
2021
$1,141
6%
$99,900
—
2018
$1,073
2%
$99,900
—
2017
$1,056
42%
$99,900
50%
2015
$746
4%
$66,401
—
2014
$719
2%
$66,401
—
2013
$706
—
$66,401
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Listed by Compass -- Raleigh, Johnny Chappell (919) 737-2247 and Compass -- Raleigh, Billy Hoffman (919) 360-9218

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521 Locust Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (MLS# 10174950) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 521 Locust Road is currently listed for $200,000 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 521 Locust Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hillsborough? You can browse all Hillsborough real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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