# 521 Locust Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 > **TL;DR:** 4bd/1ba single family, $198,000 ($181/sqft), built 1982, 1,092 sqft. Est. $1,059/mo. Listed 135 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $198,000 | | Price/sqft | $181 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,092 | | Year Built | 1982 | | Lot Size | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 135 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,001 | | Estimated Insurance | $58 | | **Total** | **$1,059** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Orange - Pathways Elementary - **Middle:** Orange - Orange Middle - **High:** Orange - Orange High ## Property Highlights - Built in 1982 - 0.46 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Scale your portfolio with this outstanding value-add acquisition at 521 Locust Road. Finding a low-maintenance, four-sided brick ranch at this price point in Orange County is a rarity, making it the ideal candidate for a high-performing BRRRR strategy. Offering 1,092 square feet of interior space on a premium 0.46-acre lot, this property gives you the perfect foundation to execute a rehab and force significant immediate equity. The rare 4-bedroom configuration commands a distinct rental premium and ensures robust, long-term tenant demand in the tight Hillsborough market. Furthermore, the durable brick exterior translates to excellent long-term asset preservation and minimal maintenance overhead for your property management team. Bring your contractor, tap into a high-demand pocket of Hillsborough, and unlock a high-yield cash-flow generator today! ## Location - **Address:** 521 Locust Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 - **County:** Orange - **Neighborhood:** Highland Woods - **Coordinates:** 36.100486, -79.112056 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=36.100486,-79.112056 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Johnny Chappell - **Brokerage:** Compass North Carolina - **Broker Phone:** (212) 913-9058 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/521-Locust-Rd_Hillsborough_NC_27278_M57570-32405?f=listhub&s=TRIANGLE&m=10174950&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![521 Locust Road - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f2639020361r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f2171644087r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f3379093877r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f924645261r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f407486040r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f57838606r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f393958392r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f1502474268r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f3404328347r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f3378087790r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f1452184748r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f3341774606r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f3936472513r.jpg) ![521 Locust Road - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/104f9fe4634cc1155a491faa1e6de313l-f1360744583r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 10174950 | **Updated:** 2026-10-29 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Doorify MLS. 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