Courtesy: Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
919-800-0799
Discover the perfect blend of country charm and modern convenience with this 1.70-acre level homesite, one of the last remaining lots in the scenic The Meadow at Fox Hill Farm neighborhood. Nestled in a serene 10-lot community, this property offers the ideal canvas to create your dream home in a picturesque, small-town setting. Enjoy the peaceful, rural feel while being just minutes from all that Hillsborough has to offer — local dining, arts, shops, and easy access to I-40 and I-85 for a quick commute to Durham, Chapel Hill, or Mebane. With its generous size and level terrain, this lot offers true flexibility in home design, whether you envision a cozy farmhouse, a modern retreat, or a classic Southern estate. If you've been waiting for the chance to build your forever home, this is it. Bring your imagination, your plans, and your builder - your dream property is ready.
Courtesy: Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
919-800-0799
Discover the perfect blend of country charm and modern convenience with this 1.63-acre level homesite, one of the last remaining lots in the scenic The Meadow at Fox Hill Farm neighborhood. Nestled in a serene 10-lot community, this property offers the ideal canvas to create your dream home in a picturesque, small-town setting. Enjoy the peaceful, rural feel while being just minutes from all that Hillsborough has to offer — local dining, arts, shops, and easy access to I-40 and I-85 for a quick commute to Durham, Chapel Hill, or Mebane. With its generous size and level terrain, this lot offers true flexibility in home design, whether you envision a cozy farmhouse, a modern retreat, or a classic Southern estate. If you've been waiting for the chance to build your forever home, this is it. Bring your imagination, your plans, and your builder - your dream property is ready.
Courtesy: Cantrell Real Estate Group LLC
919-801-4336
Fantastic opportunity to purchase your dream lot in Hillsborough, NC. This unrestricted partially cleared 4.89+/- acre lot offers endless possibilities to build your dream home, grow a garden, raise animals, relax around the pond with a campfire, or just sit back stargaze and enjoy the peace and serenity this lot offers. Survey and Perc tests have already been done for you. Lot conveniently located near highways, and the downtown historic district of Hillsborough offering restaurants, bars and boutique shops.
Courtesy: Fathom Realty NC, LLC
888-455-6040
Courtesy: Fathom Realty NC, LLC
888-455-6040
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
919-383-4663
Live In Hillsborough on 10 acres - check! Build your dream home plans with your builder - check! Beautiful 10 acre wooded lot has different opportunities for a homesite. Dominantly young pines with a creek that runs across the lot. This location is 14 minutes to Downtown Durham and Duke Hospital and 14 minutes to Downtown Hillsborough, Weaver Street Market, all along 2 lane roads of beautiful driving roads. Orange County septic permit for 4 bedroom already approved. Easy access to RDU Airport and RTP. Great public and private schools available.
Courtesy: Absolute Realty Company, LLC
919-946-3486
New private custom home community located minutes from downtown Hillsborough. Lot 4 is a level homesite and the perfect location for your new dream home built by Easterling Benson Fine Homes. Design your own custom plan with our designer or choose one of our previously built plans and make your own selections! Stonewall offers a paved road, Spectrum internet, natural gas, county water, 4-bedroom conventional septic on almost 1 acre lots. You'll experience convenience and a great location close to downtown, restaurants, shops and healthcare. Great proximity to I-40 and I-85 making the commute to Chapel Hill, Durham, UNC/Duke a breeze.
Courtesy: Absolute Realty Company, LLC
919-946-3486
New private custom home community located minutes from downtown Hillsborough. Lot 7 is a level homesite and the perfect location for your new dream home built by Easterling Benson Fine Homes. Design your own custom plan with our designer or choose one of our previously built plans and make your own selections! Stonewall offers a paved road, Spectrum internet, natural gas, county water, 4-bedroom conventional septic on almost 1 acre lots. You'll experience convenience and a great location close to downtown, restaurants, shops and healthcare. Great proximity to I-40 and I-85 making the commute to Chapel Hill, Durham, UNC/Duke a breeze.
Courtesy: Absolute Realty Company, LLC
919-946-3486
New private custom home community located minutes from downtown Hillsborough. This level lot is the perfect location for your new dream home built by Easterling Benson Fine Homes. Design your own custom plan with our designer or choose one of our previously built plans and make your own selections! Stonewall offers a paved road, Spectrum internet, natural gas, county water, 3-bedroom conventional septic on almost 1 acre lots. You'll experience convenience and a great location close to downtown, restaurants, shops and healthcare. Great proximity to I-40 and I-85 making the commute to Chapel Hill, Durham, UNC/Duke a breeze.
Courtesy: Realty Raleigh
919-741-2541
Sales Event 2/14 - 10-4pm! Come Visit with special one day only pricing! Welcome to Forrest Creek Estates, an exclusive 10-lot luxury enclave just minutes from historic downtown Hillsborough. Lot 4 offers 2.68 acres of privacy in a serene, tree-lined setting surrounded by 15+ acres of preserved open space with scenic walking trails and a creek. All lots are for sale and all are roughly 2.7 acres. Homes in Forrest Creek Estates are custom-built by Hoeken Design Build, starting around $1.25 million, with architectural styles ranging from Modern Farmhouse to European-inspired designs. This is your opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind retreat where elegance meets nature & convenient to Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and the Triangle's top universities and hospitals.
Courtesy: Realty Raleigh
919-741-2541
Sales Event 2/14 - 10-4pm! Come Visit with special one day only pricing! Welcome to Forrest Creek Estates, an exclusive 10-lot luxury enclave just minutes from historic downtown Hillsborough. Lot 10 offers 2.68 acres of privacy in a serene, tree-lined setting surrounded by 15+ acres of preserved open space with scenic walking trails and a creek. All lots are for sale and all are roughly 2.7 acres. Homes in Forrest Creek Estates are custom-built by Hoeken Design Build, starting around $1.25 million, with architectural styles ranging from Modern Farmhouse to European-inspired designs. This is your opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind retreat where elegance meets nature & convenient to Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and the Triangle's top universities and hospitals.
Courtesy: Above & Beyond Realty LLC
919-808-5764
Discover this stunning 51.3-acre parcel of land, perfectly situated just minutes from downtown Hillsborough. This beautiful property features lush, mature forests and an abundance of natural charm, offering the ideal blend of seclusion and convenience. Great for creating your dream home surrounded by nature—this land provides endless possibilities. With easy access to Hwy 70E, you can enjoy the tranquility of country living while remaining close to local amenities and attractions. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your vision into reality on this versatile and breathtaking land. Contact us today for more information.
Courtesy: EXP Realty LLC
888-584-9431
Exceptional 32-Acre Development Opportunity - Hillsborough, NC (Durham County) Nestled beside the well-established Hardscrabble community, this remarkable 32-acre tract offers endless potential in one of the most desirable areas of Durham County. A wonderful opportunity awaits a developer, builder, or buyer seeking a private homestead for their family. Recent soil tests are complete, and current zoning allows for up to 10 homesites (approximately 3 acres each). Framed by towering trees reminiscent of the vibrant colors of Asheville in the fall, the property features gently rolling terrain and an abundance of wildlife. Peaceful, private, and traffic-free, it's an ideal retreat from the hustle of everyday life. With no HOA restrictions, you have the freedom to bring your vision to life—whether creating a gated community of estate homes or a sprawling private estate surrounded by nature. Offering approximately 550 feet of road frontage, this property presents a rare opportunity to shape a one-of-a-kind destination in an exceptional setting.
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
919-383-4663
Live In Hillsborough on 10 acres - check! Build your dream home plans your way- check! Beautiful 10 acre wooded lot has paved driveway into entrance of lot with several different locations for a homesite. This location is 14 minutes to Downtown Durham and Duke Hospital and 14 minutes to Downtown Hillsborough and Weaver Street Market all along 2 lane roads of beautiful driving roads. Easy access to RDU Airport and RTP. Great public and private schools available.
Courtesy: Fathom Realty NC, LLC
888-455-6040
Bring your Builder! Beautiful 3.63-acre vacant lot with approved 4-bedroom perc and recorded driveway easement! The property offers a great opportunity to build your dream home in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature. Please note: Park across the street and follow directional arrows located along the side of the left driveway behind the listing sign to access the lot. Do not use the gravel road to the left—it is private property. The plat has been approved and is awaiting final pin recordation. Out of respect for nearby residents, please do not disturb the occupants in front of the lot. Showing Instructions: Showings permitted 8:00 AM-6:00 PM only Agent must be present for all showings Sign in through Showing Time before visiting Please wear appropriate footwear for walking the property. You can use the AP Regrid to see lot perimeters.
Courtesy: Ward & Misenheimer Realtors
919-614-4901
You have just found your next custom home lot. Stonewall Neighborhood offers 18 lots, each .92 acres, and 17.42 acres of Open Space. Lots available for purchase: 1,3,6,7,8,& 17. The creek in the rear of the neighborhood features the dam from a grist mill. Stonewall offers a paved road, natural gas, Spectrum Internet, and 4-bedroom conventional perk sites. Bring your builder or build with Easterling Fine Homes (easterlingbensonfinehomes.com) or DSM Builders(dsmbuilderinc.com). HOA fees $500 per year. (HOA fees cover common area entrance & storm water pond maintenance). Location, Location, Location, - Incredible convenience to downtown Hillsborough, 18 minutes to Duke, close proximity to I-40 & I-85.
Courtesy: Ward & Misenheimer Realtors
919-614-4901
You have just found your next custom home lot. Stonewall Neighborhood offers 18 lots, each .92 acres, and 17.42 acres of Open Space. Lots available for purchase: 1,3,6,7,8,& 17. The creek in the rear of the neighborhood features the dam from a grist mill. Stonewall offers a paved road, natural gas, Spectrum Internet, and 4-bedroom conventional perk sites. Bring your builder or build with Easterling Fine Homes (easterlingbensonfinehomes.com) or DSM Builders(dsmbuilderinc.com). HOA fees $500 per year. (HOA fees cover common area entrance & storm water pond maintenance). Location, Location, Location, - Incredible convenience to downtown Hillsborough, 18 minutes to Duke, close proximity to I-40 & I-85.
Courtesy: Ward & Misenheimer Realtors
919-614-4901
You have just found your next custom home lot. Stonewall Neighborhood offers 18 lots, each .92 acres, and 17.42 acres of Open Space. Lots available for purchase: 1,3,6,7,8,& 17. The creek in the rear of the neighborhood features the dam from a grist mill. Stonewall offers a paved road, natural gas, Spectrum Internet, and 4-bedroom conventional perk sites. Bring your builder or build with Easterling Fine Homes (easterlingbensonfinehomes.com) or DSM Builders(dsmbuilderinc.com). HOA fees $500 per year. (HOA fees cover common area entrance & storm water pond maintenance). Location, Location, Location, - Incredible convenience to downtown Hillsborough, 18 minutes to Duke, close proximity to I-40 & I-85.
Courtesy: Allen Tate/Cary
919-653-2501
READY TO BUILD: a prime 10-acre wooded lot, ideal for individuals ready to construct their custom dream home. This exceptional property offers several key features: - Convenient road access. - A pre-cleared building site, simplifying the initial construction phase. - A successfully perk-tested and approved lot. - Approved building plans are included; however, you retain the flexibility to design a custom home to your specifications. -Great location with only 20 minute commute to Duke / Downtown Durham. -Quick Access to I-885 and I-85 Prospective buyers have the option to collaborate with our esteemed Community Builder, Blue Willow Homes, or to engage a builder of their own choosing for the project. Own a Piece of Paradise in the beautiful Cedar Trace Estates.
Courtesy: Navigate Realty
919-873-3000
A rare find in Hillsborough. Discover 3.27 acres of peaceful, wooded beauty tucked into one of the area's most sought-after locations. Just under half a mile from a Voluntary Agricultural District, this property is surrounded by iconic local farms—Coon Rock Farm, Eno River Farm, Maple View Farm Ice Cream, and Spring Haven Farm—delivering true North Carolina countryside charm right outside your door. Mature trees, natural privacy, and a serene setting create the perfect backdrop for a custom dream home, weekend getaway, or nature-focused retreat. Here, quiet rural living meets everyday convenience. Minutes from downtown Hillsborough and Chapel Hill, with quick access to I-85 and I-40, you're never far from award-winning dining, vibrant arts, and historic charm—yet you'll feel a world away. Properties like this don't come along often. Build your vision, embrace the lifestyle, and claim your slice of Hillsborough's most beautiful countryside.
Courtesy: Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
919-999-8482
Beautiful pristine wooded 130 acre tract along Buckwater Creek between Hillsborough and Durham is full of possibilities. Develop into large lot subdivision, or build your dream estate, family compound, make this your private preserve, equestrian community, and more. Mature hardwoods, some pine forest, with rolling topography, a meandering stream, and remnants of an old homestead, this is a gorgeous property and truly a unique opportunity. Recent soil report shows great soils for septics. Pond(s) possible. Just off Pleasant Green Road near intersection with St. Mary's Rd. Across Buckwater Creek from state land and Eno River State Park. Nearby estate lot homes range from $800K to $1.5M+. Current zoning is Orange County AR with L-ENO-PW overlay. Access via public or private roads. Just 8 miles to Hillsborough and 10 miles to Duke & Durham.
Courtesy: Re/MaxDiamond Realty
919-563-4141
The perfect canvas on this 5.12-acre wooded lot in Hillsborough - whether you are seeking a forever home site or a secluded retreat, this property offers endless possibilities! 4 bedroom improvement permit on file! Surrounded by nature, this private parcel offers a peaceful rural setting while still being within easy reach of both Hillsborough and Durham. With over 1000+ of frontage along the scenic Forrest Creek, the property provides a tranquil backdrop and opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors right in your backyard. With restrictive covenants on file, you will find the assurance of a well-protected community standard while still maintaining the freedom to bring your own builder and your vision to life. Do not miss this rare opportunity to own acreage in one of Orange County's most desirable areas. Bring your plans, and make it yours!
Courtesy: Pickett-Sprouse Commercial RE
919-493-0395
Large 8.5+ acre property with over 300 linear feet of frontage and great sight distance on Old NC 86. Property features include gentle topography, established vegetation, privacy and excellent sun exposure. Perfect property for custom home or subdivision. Property is comprised of 3 separate parcels with PINs. Reconfigure existing lot lines, or Orange County RB zoning allows minimum lot size of 2 acres. Septic report in hand, see MLS attachments. Only a short 5 minute drive to Hillsborough, UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus, and Interstate 40. Drive to Chapel Hill in 15 minutes, or Durham and RDU in 20 minutes. Don't delay, act now to become the new owner of this outstanding property! Seller will entertain offers on standard form 580L-T. Proof of funds to accompany offers. Contact listing agent with questions.
Own your own slice of Orange County! This gorgeous 10-acre wooded property offers peace, privacy, and a natural setting justminutes from the charm of downtown Hillsborough. Towering hardwoods create a beautiful backdrop for your dream home,weekend getaway, or future investment. With 129.60 feet of road frontage, you'll have easy access and plenty of flexibility forbuilding. Conveniently located near I-85 and I-40 for quick trips to Chapel Hill, Durham, and RTP—yet tucked away enough toenjoy the quiet of country living. No city taxes. Come walk the land and imagine the possibilities!
Courtesy: RE/MAX One Hundred
919-296-1002
Own your own slice of Orange County! This gorgeous 10-acre wooded property offers peace, privacy, and a natural setting just minutes from the charm of downtown Hillsborough. Towering hardwoods create a beautiful backdrop for your dream home, weekend getaway, or future investment. With 129.60 feet of road frontage, you'll have easy access and plenty of flexibility for building. Conveniently located near I-85 and I-40 for quick trips to Chapel Hill, Durham, and RTP—yet tucked away enough to enjoy the quiet of country living. No city taxes. Come walk the land and imagine the possibilities!
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Hillsborough is located in North Carolina. Hillsborough, North Carolina has a population of 9,342. Hillsborough is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 34.63% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 35.02%.
The median household income in Hillsborough, North Carolina is $77,114. The median household income for the surrounding county is $79,205 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Hillsborough is 44.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 29.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.9 inches per year, with 3.5 inches of snow per year.
