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Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Hillsborough, North Carolina

1400 Happy Valley Farm Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278

$2,632,000
130 acres
Active sale
Est $18,897/mo

Incredible opportunity to purchase this beautiful pristine wooded 130 acre tract along Buckwater Creek between Hillsborough and Durham. Possibilities include creating a large lot subdivision or equestrian community, building your dream estate, family compound, or a private preserve. Super low tax rate in place as an agricultural/forestry status - can be continued by new owner. Trees have been thinned in the past and can be harvested soon to offset your investment. 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. Current zoning is Orange County AR with L-ENO-PW overlay. Exempt plat entitlement could yield 12 or 13 lots. Access via public or private roads. Just 8 miles to Hillsborough and 10 miles to Duke & Durham.

Location

Street address
1400 Happy Valley Farm Dr
Zip code
27278
Elevation
495 feet
Coordinates
36.0995, -79.0004

Property details

Acreage
129.89 acres
Zoning
AR & L-ENO-PW
MLS #
DMLS 10121657
Posted

Property taxes

2025
$13,847 - W/O SR 1567

Parcels

  • 0805-05-0049

Details and features

Listing

Type
Land

Lot

Vegetation
Heavily Wooded, Wooded
View
Forest
Features
Hardwood Trees, Many Trees, Native Plants, Rolling Slope

Structure

Water
Well Needed
Sewer
Perc Test Required, Septic Needed

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
PowerGridAvailable

Nearby schools

NameType
Orange - River Park ElementaryElementary
Orange - OrangeMiddle
Orange - OrangeHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Dec 26, 2025Price increase$2,632,000$57,000 2.2%DMLS
Sept 12, 2025New listing$2,575,000DMLS
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This 129.89-acre property is located at 1400 Happy Valley Farm Dr in Hillsborough, NC 27278. The property is available for sale for $2,632,000 with a price per acre of $20,263.

Listed by Compass - Chapel Hill, (212) 913-9058

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