Single Family Residence at 197 Hillcrest Drive, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
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$285,000

197 Hillcrest Drive, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Listed by Ryan Godwin · Hilton Auction & Realty, Inc
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,501 sqft
Year built
1979

About this home

Rare find in Cape Owen Manor, a subdivision outside of Elizabethtown. Meticulously maintained three bedroom, two full bath brick ranch on almost an acre of land. Open floor plan connects living area to kitchen, with fireplace, granite countertop bar seating, and sliding glass doors that open to the expansive back yard. The fireplace has been equipped with a wood burning insert which provides a heating source as well as the ambiance of a fire to the room. The chimney also has a new liner, ensuring fire safety. The Dining Room, which has been used as office space, offers an area for more formal dining. Main living areas have attractive and practical plank LVP & Laminate flooring mimicking the look of hardwood without the maintenance. The Owners suite has new carpet and includes an updated ensuite bath with double vanities and tiled shower. Hall bath has also been updated with granite counter top and tiled bath. Recently painted with neutral colors, this home is move in ready - Refrigerator, W/D stay!! The garage has both a front and back door access, is large enough for two vehicles or just extra storage or workshop area. You will love the low maintenance brick exterior with vinyl trim and NEW windows, and the crawlspace has been partially sealed. Outside, you will find a manicured lawn, an RV parking pad with crushed asphalt, and a generous shed with a double lean-to that provides more storage for garden tools and equipment. The house is also wired for a generator, and the septic system has been recently serviced. Make your appointment today to see this well-cared for home with updates and improvements! Elizabethtown sits on the bank of the Cape Fear River, and is conveniently located approximately an hour from Fayetteville, Wilmington, and the coast. It is the county seat of Bladen County, sometimes referred to as Nature's playground, and enjoys long summers and cool mild winters. For those who enjoy outdoor recreation, Jones Lake State Park, located just outside town, offers hiking, camping, and kayaking in a distinct natural setting. Just minutes away, the popular White Lake resort features a sandy white bottom and clear spring-fed water, and Browns Creek Mountain Bike Park features dedicated single-track mountain biking and nature trails. Elizabethtown is also surrounded by vineyards, and is a tourist destination. Come enjoy country living in this exceptional home in Bladen County, NC !

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100592748
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Cape Owen Manor
Status
Active
Days on market
79
On market date
July 30, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.92 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
Dublin Primary
2.72 mi away · Grades -1-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
210
Student:teacher ratio
16.2:1
District
Bladen County Schools
Middle
Tar Heel Middle
6.75 mi away · Grades 5-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
298
Student:teacher ratio
18.6:1
District
Bladen County Schools
High
West Bladen High
4.35 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
696
Student:teacher ratio
17.4:1
District
Bladen County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Elizabethtown'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).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$57,000 down
$228,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,479
Property tax (est.)$238
Home insurance (est.)$150

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