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$224,900

Lot 1 Schley Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Listed by Victoria Knight McKee · Re/MaxDiamond Realty
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About this home

Build your vision on this private 5.12-acre wooded lot in Hillsborough! With a 4-bedroom improvement permit on file, this property offers an ideal setting for a custom home or private retreat. Enjoy a peaceful, wooded setting with 900+ feet of frontage along scenic Forrest Creek, all while remaining convenient to both Hillsborough and Durham. Restrictive covenants are on file, and you have the flexibility to bring your own builder. A beautiful opportunity to own acreage in a desirable and convenient area of Northern Orange County and create a place that is truly your own!

Property details

MLS #
10189925
Property type
Unimproved Land
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
26
On market date
September 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
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Garage spaces
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Parking spaces
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Lot size
5.12 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Hillsborough Elementary
6.36 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
422
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Orange County Schools
Middle
Orange Middle
5.29 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
520
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Orange County Schools
High
Orange High
5.13 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,346
Student:teacher ratio
17.0:1
District
Orange County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Hillsborough's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

9
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Nearby-amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Hillsborough, from live MLS data.

On the market 26 days -- 99 fewer days than Hillsborough's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 158 active listings in Hillsborough right now is $449,995.

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Est. monthly payment
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$44,980 down
$179,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,167
Property tax (est.)$187
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 26 days ago.

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.