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    1400 Happy Valley Farm Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278

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    $2,632,000

    130-acre wooded tract near Hillsborough and Durham.

    Type:Land / Unimproved Land
    Lot size:
    130.00 Acres
    Added:
    Sep 10, 2025
    Days on Market:
    266
    Last Refresh:
    May 15 at 8:15 pm

    Property Features for 1400 Happy Valley Farm Drive

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    130.00 Acres
    Property subtype
    Land / Unimproved Land

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    Listing Contact
    Tom Wiltberger

    Listing agent Tom Wiltberger License #218008

    Listing office Terra Nova Global Properties

    Listing date Sep 10, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Large 130‑acre wooded tract suitable for various uses: subdivision, equestrian community, estate, or private preserve.
    • Prime location between Hillsborough and Durham, close to amenities and employment centers.
    • Low property taxes due to agricultural/forestry status, transferable to the new owner.
    • Harvestable trees offer potential to offset investment costs.
    • Favorable soil report indicates suitability for septic systems; pond(s) possible.
    • Adjacent to state land and Eno River State Park, providing privacy and recreational opportunities.

    Overview

    This 130-acre wooded tract is located along Buckwater Creek between Hillsborough and Durham. The property offers possibilities for creating a large lot subdivision or equestrian community, building a private estate, family compound, or a private preserve. The property has a super low tax rate in place as an agricultural/forestry status that can be continued by the new owner. Trees have been thinned in the past and can be harvested soon to offset investment. The land features mature hardwoods, some pine forest, with rolling topography, a meandering stream, and remnants of an old homestead. A recent soil report shows great soils for septics, and pond(s) are possible. The property is located just off Pleasant Green Road near the intersection with St. Mary's Rd, across Buckwater Creek from state land and Eno River State Park. The current zoning is Orange County AR with L-ENO-PW overlay. Exempt plat entitlement could yield 12 or 13 lots. Access is available via public or private roads. The property is located just 8 miles to Hillsborough and 10 miles to Duke & Durham.
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    City
    Hillsborough
    County
    Orange
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -79.000963
    Latitude
    36.096357

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 130-acre wooded tract near Hillsborough and Durham.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 1400 Happy Valley Farm Drive Hillsborough, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,632,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Large 130‑acre wooded tract suitable for various uses: subdivision, equestrian community, estate, or private preserve.; Prime location between Hillsborough and Durham, close to amenities and employment centers.; Low property taxes due to agricultural/forestry status, transferable to the new owner.
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    Real Estate License ID: 218008
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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