Exceptional John Hartley designed & built Passive Solar Home with NEW windows, NEW roof, NEW HVAC, soaring wood ceilings with exposed beams, gorgeous brick floors, NC Modernist floorplan, and designed with an acute awareness of the environment. The treehouse feel of the loft can either be a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet & private bath, or the most relaxing of home offices. Two additional bedrooms on the main level can be guest spaces or another primary. At the center of the home is a Japanese wood stove that not only provides a soothing aesthetic, but it can heat the entire home on cool nights. Gorgeous seasonal grounds with dozens of native NC trees and perennial plantings, private screened porch, covered front porch, tranquil brick patio to enjoy an evening firepit surrounded by nature. Near I-40, I-85, Hillsborough, UNC & Duke! Do not miss this stunning home - it is a true NC gem.
Sold for $434,000
$434,000
126 Murdock Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3beds
1,446sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1979
0.28 Acres Lot
$417,400 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$1,844 Estimated rent
Home value
$417,400
$397,000 - $438,000
$1,844/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:30pm
Listed by:
Jill Kuhn 919-208-4719,
Five Over Four Realty
Bought with:
Mckenzie Stamper, 302316
Real Broker, LLC - Carolina Collective Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2517702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Passive Solar
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: In Hall, Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs, Radon Mitigation, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Brick, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Free Standing
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,446
- Total interior livable area: 1,446 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,446
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 9863785097
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Details
- Builder name: John Hartley Architectural Design and Build
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Contaminant Control
- Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
- Subdivision: Flint Ridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2023 | Sold | $434,000+28%$300/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2517702 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2023 | Pending sale | $339,000$234/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2517702 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $339,000+27.9%$234/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2517702 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2020 | Sold | $265,000+66.7%$183/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2343759 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2009 | Sold | $159,000-4.8%$110/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #1663204 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,021 +40.8% | $415,000 +82.7% |
| 2024 | $3,566 +2.3% | $227,100 -1.2% |
| 2023 | $3,487 +0.3% | $229,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27278
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hillsborough ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10A L Stanback MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10Cedar Ridge HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - New Hope
- Middle: Orange - A L Stanback
- High: Orange - Cedar Ridge
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value$417,400
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Estimated market value
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