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$254,900

164 Old Cornwallis Road, Princeton, NC 27569
Princeton, NC 27569
Listed by Ted Zink · Elite Real Estate
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1920

About this home

Updated Country Living on 1.10 Acres — No HOA Welcome to 164 Old Cornwallis Road, where thoughtful renovations, important maintenance, and peaceful country living come together. Nestled on a private 1.10-acre wooded lot with no HOA, this move-in-ready 1.5-story home offers modern updates, flexible living space, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Designed to live like a ranch, the home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1,264 square feet of heated living space on the main floor, with all primary living areas conveniently located on one level. The completely remodeled kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring quartz countertops, new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, updated lighting, and luxury vinyl plank flooring that continues throughout the main living areas. Fresh interior paint and abundant natural light create a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Second-Floor Flex Space — Now Heated & Cooled The second floor adds 381 square feet of finished, insulated, heated and cooled flex space, bringing the total finished area to approximately 1,645 square feet. This versatile space can easily adapt to your needs as a home office, media room, playroom, hobby space, fitness area, or guest retreat. The second-floor heating and cooling has already been completed for you—saving the next owner the upfront cost and hassle of adding it later. Step outside onto the spacious rear deck and enjoy views of mature trees and peaceful wooded surroundings. The expansive 1.10-acre property provides room for gardening, outdoor recreation, pets, RV or boat parking, or the possibility of adding a detached garage or workshop, subject to county approval—all without HOA restrictions. Inspections & Recent Improvements Significant work has already been completed, giving buyers added peace of mind: Independent home inspection completed Some repairs identified during the inspection have been addressed, with additional work currently underway. Septic inspection completed Septic leak test completed and cleared. Radon inspection completed, with levels within acceptable ranges and no remediation required. Termite inspection completed. Termite bond in place. Second floor insulated and now heated and cooled. Energy-efficient vinyl insulated windows. Additional attic insulation for improved efficiency. Recently serviced HVAC system. Architectural shingle roof. Recent property survey. Seller-paid home warranty These improvements and inspections provide valuable information and help reduce some of the uncertainty and upfront expense that often comes with purchasing a home. Conveniently located just minutes from Princeton and Goldsboro, as well as schools, shopping, dining, and major highways, this property offers the privacy and tranquility of country living while keeping everyday conveniences close at hand. If you've been searching for a move-in-ready home with acreage, privacy, updated finishes, flexible living space, and no HOA this is it, 164 Old Cornwallis Road deserves a closer look. With major renovations, improvements, and inspections already completed, this home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today and come see all that this property has to offer!

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10168769
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
145
On market date
May 21, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
1.1 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Princeton Elementary
1.92 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
717
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
Middle
North Johnston Middle
5.88 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
626
Student:teacher ratio
15.7:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
High
Johnston Co Early College Academy
9.88 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
278
Student:teacher ratio
30.9:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Princeton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

10
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.3 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$50,980 down
$203,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,323
Property tax (est.)$212
Home insurance (est.)$150

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