$810,000
SOLD MAR 5, 2025

1321 Childs Dr Hillsborough, NC 27278

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,906 Sq Ft
4.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$207 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

188 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cedar Ridge High Rated A-
  • 4.26 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of March 2025

Secluded Woodland Retreat with Pool, In-Law Suite & Endless Potential*

Embrace the tranquility of this private 4.34-acre woodland estate tucked away just minutes from historic downtown Hillsborough and a short drive to Chapel Hill. Set amid towering trees, a babbling creek, and abundant wildlife, this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers a rare blend of natural serenity and prime accessibility—close to I-85, I-40, and the Triangle's renowned universities, medical centers, and cultural attractions.

Built in 1986, this well-maintained 3,906 sq. ft. residence invites you to personalize its classic bones with modern touches. Imagine transforming the open kitchen—already equipped with granite tile counters and stainless steel appliances—into a gourmet chef's haven. The spacious living areas, dotted with large windows, provide a front-row seat to your wooded surroundings, blending indoor comfort with the beauty of the outdoors.

Out back, soak up summer days in the 16×32 ft. in-ground pool and adjacent hot tub. Two expansive decks overlook the whisper of a creek below, offering the perfect backdrop for grilling, entertaining friends, or simply unwinding with a quiet cup of coffee as deer meander through your backyard. For extended family or guests, the separate 1-bedroom in-law suite above the 3-car garage ensures both comfort and privacy.

This home's solid structure and generous proportions create a blank canvas awaiting your cosmetic updates—fresh paint, new flooring, and custom finishes can transform it into the custom masterpiece you've always envisioned. With flexible move-in options and a motivated seller, the path to your dream home has never been clearer.

Don't miss the opportunity to claim this sought-after balance of privacy, acreage, and convenience in one of North Carolina's most desirable communities. Schedule your private tour today and discover how you can bring this woodland retreat to life!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Dickens

RocSite Real Estate License #309701

Co-Listed By

Zack Olbon

STOIC PROPERTIES LLC License #304846

Last Buyer's Agent

Jana Murdock Doherty

Coldwell Banker HPW License #313030

Coldwell Banker HPW

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,039

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 4.26 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Cleared Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Private Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking
  • 8 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Cedar
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,906 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace Features Blower Fan
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Closets
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Pool Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Grady Brown Elementary School
  • Gravelly Hill Middle School
  • Cedar Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 9863049827

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,039

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1986
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: T422
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-867-6636
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3906.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Effective Year Built: 1986
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Interior Features KitchenDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features Partially Cleared: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior Features LivingDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Levels MultiSplit: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Details Separate Entry: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • Attic Features Unfinished2: Yes
  • Pool Features In Ground: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Utilities Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities Phone Available: Yes
  • Utilities Water Available: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: Yes
  • Pool Features Private4: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Details With Kitchen: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 3906.0
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Underground Utilities: Yes
  • Laundry Features Inside: Yes
  • Roof Architectural Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Not Available: Yes
  • Utilities Phone Connected: Yes
  • View TreesWoods: Yes
  • Utilities Septic Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Connected: Yes
  • Vegetation Partially Wooded: Yes
  • Utilities Septic Available: Yes
  • Interior Features Dual Closets: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 185565.0
  • Pool Features Pool Cover: Yes
  • View Pool3: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 4.26
  • Spa Features Above Ground2: Yes
  • Pool Features Filtered: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Renovated: 1986

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Shower
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Blower Fan, Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Appliances:Convection Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning Stove: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Blower Fan: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Appliances:Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Acres: 4.26
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cedar, Stone
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Cedar: Yes
  • Window Features:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Pool Features:Outdoor Pool: Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 8.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Unpaved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • Parking Features:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Laundry Features:In Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 4.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 8.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Septic Available, Septic Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace(s): Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Orange - Cedar Ridge
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange - Gravelly Hill

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 185565.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 9863049827
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4039.1
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Orange - Grady Brown

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Sold $810,000 +1.4% $207 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Price Changed $799,000 -5.9% $205 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Price Changed $849,000 -3.5% $217 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Price Changed $880,000 -1.0% $225 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Price Changed $889,000 -4.2% $228 / Sq Ft
09/14/2024 09/14/24 Price Changed $927,922 -5.3% $238 / Sq Ft
08/24/2024 08/24/24 Price Changed $979,935 0.0% $251 / Sq Ft
08/24/2024 08/24/24 For Sale $979,935 -2.0% $251 / Sq Ft
08/23/2024 08/23/24 Off Market $999,992 -- --
08/03/2024 08/03/24 For Sale $999,992 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,339 $429,600 $91,400 $338,200
2023 $4,181 $429,600 $91,400 $338,200
2022 $4,121 $429,600 $91,400 $338,200
2021 $4,067 $429,600 $91,400 $338,200
2020 $4,215 $423,100 $76,300 $346,800
2018 $4,117 $423,100 $76,300 $346,800
2017 $4,119 $423,100 $76,300 $346,800
2016 $4,119 $417,187 $69,927 $347,260
2015 $4,119 $417,187 $69,927 $347,260
2014 $4,057 $417,187 $69,927 $347,260
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $402,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $406,501 FHA
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $360,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $44,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $352,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $810,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $810,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $414,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $400,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10045018

Doorify MLS

APN: 9863049827