$679,000
About this home
Discover a unique homesteading opportunity with this beautiful 4-bed, 3.5-bath residence set on over an acre of lush land in a highly convenient Efland location. As you approach the home, you'll be welcomed by a charming wrap-around front porch—an inviting space to sip your morning coffee or unwind in the evenings while taking in the serene surroundings. Step inside to gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout the first level, complemented by fresh paint and new carpet. Extensive millwork adds a touch of elegance, while the spacious family room—complete with built-in bookshelves and a cozy gas log fireplace—serves as the heart of the home. Host memorable dinners in the formal dining room featuring a picturesque bay window, or adapt the versatile 1st-floor office/playroom/study to fit your lifestyle. The bright, open eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, making meal prep a delight. Retreat to the expansive primary suite featuring a trey ceiling, dual vanities, a soaking tub, a separate tile shower, and a generous walk-in closet. Upstairs, the enormous 3rd-floor bonus area offers two separate live/play spaces alongside walk-in attic storage—ideal for hobbies or family fun! Equipped with solar panels and Tesla backup batteries, this home provides full power backup for off-grid capabilities, ensuring you never experience a power outage. An oversized 2-car garage includes a dedicated 30Amp plug for Level 2 EV charging, making it ready for modern eco-friendly living. Step outside to your deep, fenced backyard complete with an expansive brick paver patio, storage shed, playset, and chicken coop. The property also features a versatile studio complete with heating and AC, full electric, its own water pump, a wrap-around porch, and above-studio storage—perfect for a home office, creative space, or guest sanctuary. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and beautifully landscaped for ultimate privacy, this home perfectly harmonizes sustainable living with modern comfort—all while being located just 10 minutes from Hillsborough and 20 minutes from Downtown Durham and Chapel Hill.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 10190416
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Mt Willings Summit
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 37
- On market date
- September 3, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 8
- Lot size
- 1.18 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
- 477
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
- District
- Orange County Schools
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- District
- Orange County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
- District
- Orange County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Efland'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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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 4, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.