
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Hillsborough, North Carolina
5223 Margon Pl, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Huge Price Reduction! 5223 Margon Place is a truly exceptional estate set on over 10 private acres just minutes from Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. This expansive home offers thoughtfully designed living spaces ideal for both everyday comfort and gracious entertaining. Featuring two spacious primary bedrooms-one on the main level and one on the second floor-the layout provides flexibility for multigenerational living or long-term guests. A formal living room welcomes gatherings, while the impressive family room showcases a soaring cathedral ceiling with rich wood accents creating a warm and inviting focal point. Gleaming hardwood floors span the main level and extend into portions of the second floor. The chef's kitchen is a standout, complete with a high-end industrial gas range, expansive granite center island, abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and dual sinks for enhanced functionality. The space is flooded with natural light and features extensive recessed lighting, along with a unique expanded window-perfect for cultivating fresh herbs year-round. Enjoy seamless indoor-to-outdoor living with multiple access points to both covered and expansive open decks, ideal for entertaining family and friends while taking in the tranquil natural surroundings. The second-floor primary suite offers a beautifully updated bath with a spacious walk-in shower, dual vanities, custom cabinetry, hardwood flooring, and a generous walk-in closet. The lower level includes finished, heated and cooled recreational space, plus additional conditioned area perfect for a workshop and abundant storage. Additional amenities include tankless water heaters and an oversized garage on the lower level. With its remarkable privacy, thoughtfully designed interiors, and convenient location, this special property offers the best of refined country living just moments from town. Kitchen and primary bath remodels werent permitted.
Location
- Street address
- 5223 Margon Pl
- County
- Orange County
- Community
- Orange Grove
- Elevation
- 698 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 10.38 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- DMLS 10135319
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $5,262 - 3 Recomb 2&3 Orange Grove Park P60/5 & .17A P85/96
Expenses
- Home Owner Assessments Fee
- $600 annually
Parcels
- 9842802152
Legal description
3 Recomb 2&3 Orange Grove Park P60/5 & .17A P85/96
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Keller Williams Realty
Lot
- Vegetation
- Heavily Wooded
- Features
- Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 7
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Open, Underground/Basement
- Pool
- Deck
Structure
- Stories
- 3
- Basement
- Exterior Entry, Finished, Partial, Walk-Out Access
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Windows
- Wood Frames
Interior
- Room Count
- 10
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Down Draft, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
- Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-In Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Second Primary Bedroom, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange - Grady Brown | Elementary | — | — |
| Orange - A L Stanback | Middle | — | — |
| Orange - Cedar Ridge | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Price drop | $1,100,000 | $140,000 -11.3% | DMLS |
| Dec 1, 2025 | New listing | $1,240,000 | — | DMLS |

























































