APPOINTMENT ONLY!! 1.3 acre lot with 1500 SF Home built approximately 1940 - 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Baths -- NEEDS SOME TLC!! Great Investment Opportunity - in Princeton School District- Metal Roof- TENANT Occupied - ALL APPLIANCES Belong to Tenant and HVAC needs work - SO much Potential!! CASH OR CONVENTIONAL LOAN ONLY
For sale
$179,450
278 Old Cornwallis Road, Princeton, NC 27569
3beds
1,503sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
1.3 Acres Lot
$172,800 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Metal roof
- 16 days |
- 457 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 01, 2026 at 04:27pm
Listed by:
Beth Hines 919-868-6316,
RE/MAX Southland Realty II
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100555091
Originating MLS: Johnston County Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 14.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 13.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 13.3
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 12.8
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 11.6
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 15.8
Other
- Description: deck
- Dimensions: 10 x 12.1
Other
- Description: covered deck
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 4.3 x 21.8
Heating
- Other, Electric
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- Master Downstairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,503
- Total interior livable area: 1,503 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Unpaved
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 1.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 153 x 365 x 124 x 374
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 265300038098
- Zoning: RAG
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: County Water
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,240
- Annual tax amount: $884
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$172,800
$164,000 - $181,000
$1,498/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,450$119/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Listing removed | $179,450$119/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Price change | $179,450-3%$119/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,000$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $884 +45.1% | $139,240 +85.1% |
| 2024 | $609 +6.3% | $75,220 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $573 -4.8% | $72,520 |
| 2022 | $602 | $72,520 |
| 2021 | $602 +2.5% | $72,520 |
| 2020 | $587 | $72,520 |
| 2019 | $587 +8.7% | $72,520 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $541 | $65,120 |
| 2017 | $541 | $65,120 |
| 2016 | $541 | $65,120 |
| 2015 | $541 | $65,120 |
| 2014 | $541 | $65,120 |
| 2013 | -- | $65,120 |
| 2012 | -- | $65,120 |
| 2011 | -- | $65,120 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$923/mo
Principal & interest
$838
Property taxes
$85
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27569
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Princeton ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Princeton HighGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Princeton
- Middle: Princeton
- High: Princeton
Source: Hive 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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