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Property Description
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY on 1.3 ACRES in the Highly Desired PRINCETON SCHOOL DISTRICT! This approximately 1,500 SF home, built around 1940, offers tons of character and potential with 3 BEDROOMS and 2 BATHS. The property needs some TLC, making it an excellent opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to create something special. Features include a METAL ROOF and spacious lot with room to enjoy country living. Currently TENANT-OCCUPIED. Please note: ALL APPLIANCES belong to the tenant and HVAC needs work. With the right vision, this property could truly shine! CASH OR CONVENTIONAL LOAN ONLY.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 278 Old Cornwallis Rd
General
- Sold For: $138,000
- Taxes: $884 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10168344
- Added to Site: 148 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Appliances: None
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, On Site, Open, Outside
Location
- County: Johnston
- Subdivision: Sherry Hills
School Information
- Elementary School: Johnston - Princeton Elementary
- Middle School: Johnston - Princeton Middle High
- High School: Johnston - Princeton Middle High
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Other
- Heating Type: See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: See Remarks
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1503
- Square Feet: 1,503
- Living Area: 1,503 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,503 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.3
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 56,628
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Level, Many Trees
- Zoning: RAG
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $884
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- APN: 265300-03-8098
- Lot Number: 4
Listed by Re/Max Southland Realty Ii, Beth Hines (919) 868-6316
Sold by Re/Max Southland Realty Ii, Kerlyn Madeliene Fiallos
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Schools
Schools serving 278 Old Cornwallis Rd
School District:Johnston County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Princeton Elementary 650 Holt's Pond Rd, Princeton, NC 27569 | PK-5 | 1.9 mi |
Princeton High 101 Doctor Donnie H Jones Junior Boulevard West, Princeton, NC 27569 | 6-12 | 1.3 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 278 Old Cornwallis Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/23/2026
Sold
$138,000
-18.27%
MLS
7/16/2026
Price Reduced
$168,844
-3%
MLS
5/19/2026
Listed
$174,066
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
278 Old Cornwallis Road, Princeton, NC 27569 (MLS# 10168344) is a Single Family property that was sold at $138,000 on September 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 278 Old Cornwallis Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Princeton? You can browse all Princeton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

