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  • Price cut: $5.6K (12/23)
    $179,450

    278 Old Cornwallis Road, Princeton, NC 27569

    3beds
    1,503sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    1.3 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $119/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Metal roof
    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
    138 days
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    395
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    10
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 23, 2025 at 10:21am

    Listed by:

    Beth Hines 919-868-6316,

    RE/MAX Southland Realty II

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100526778MLS LogoOriginating 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
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,503
    • Total interior livable area: 1,503 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Unpaved
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Fencing: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1.3 Acres
    • Dimensions: 153 x 365 x 124 x 374
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 04p10144s
    • 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: Not In Subdivision
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Princeton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $119/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $167,360
    • Annual tax amount: $684
    • Date on market: 8/22/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 138 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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    Estimated market value

    Not available

    Estimated sales range

    Not available

    $1,578/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    12/23/2025Price change$179,450-3%$119/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10117713 Report a problem
    8/23/2025Listed for sale$185,000$123/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100526778 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$884 +45.1%$139,240 +85.1%
    2024$609 +6.3%$75,220 +3.7%
    2023$573 -4.8%$72,520

    Find assessor info on the county website

    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $1,028/mo
    Principal & interest
    $880
    Property taxes
    $85
    Home insurance
    $63

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 27569

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      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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