$435,000
About this home
Located in the desirable Charles Woods subdivision just off scenic St. Mary's Road in Orange County, this home offers the perfect combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience. Situated on over an acre of wooded land, the property enjoys a peaceful hilltop setting with a long gravel driveway that creates a welcoming sense of arrival. Recent updates include a new roof, fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors in the foyer and dining room, new carpet, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout much of the home. House has been inspected, and many repairs have been made. A covered front porch welcomes guests inside, where a vaulted great room with a fireplace serves as the heart of the home. The floor plan includes a formal dining room, kitchen featuring a center island, breakfast nook, and conveniently located laundry closet. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, offering flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Outdoor living is enhanced by two spacious decks—one off the great room and another off the breakfast area—providing multiple spaces to relax, entertain, or enjoy the peaceful wooded surroundings. The finished two-car garage offers additional storage and functionality. Nature lovers will appreciate the home's proximity to Eno River State Park, offering miles of hiking trails and river access, while nearby Eno River Farm provides fresh produce, flowers, seasonal events, and local ice cream. Conveniently located just minutes from Hillsborough, Durham, and Chapel Hill, this property combines the tranquility of country living with easy access to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Buyers will also appreciate the benefit of lower county taxes and highly regarded Orange County schools, making this charming home an exceptional opportunity for anyone seeking space, privacy, and a connection to nature. Sellers have never lived in the home and have just made some updates and repairs that allow you to move in and live. HOA dues only $60 annually. Quiet country subdivision living.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 10172951
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Charles Woods
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 83
- On market date
- July 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 1.26 acres
Location
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
- District
- Orange County Schools
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Orange County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.0:1
- District
- Orange County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Hillsborough'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).
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