Escape to a magical retreat in northern Orange County - A true homestead on 20+ acres of peaceful countryside. Enjoy stunning views from the main house; a custom-built passive solar home. Designed for sustainability, the home features energy-efficient elements like brick flooring, a trombe wall, tongue & groove pine ceilings, a Vermont Castings wood stove, and a new 2024 kitchen renovation. Recent upgrades include a 50-year CertainTeed roof, new gutters, siding, and refinished decks with updated electric and ceiling fans. The land offers open meadows, a swimming pond/ water garden, mature forests, creeks, trails and a duck pond—perfect for nature lovers and hobby farmers. A renovated barn with metal roof, spray-foam insulation, HVAC, and a finished office provides workspace and storage, with potential for additional living space. A rustic cabin tucked away at the edge of the property offers extra guest or studio space. Located on a quiet private road, this rare property is a serene blend of security, sustainability, comfort, and natural beauty. Lot B may also be available. This nearly 13 acre tract of pristine land includes a 4 BR perc site and potentially others. Teaming with natural beauty and biodiversity this land includes a mix of old growth forest and approximately 2 acres of cleared land. Contact listing agent with inquiries.
Sold for $880,000
$880,000
8737 Allison Rd, Cedar Grove, NC 27231
3beds
1,720sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1988
20.06 Acres Lot
$879,800 Zestimate®
$512/sqft
$2,094 Estimated rent
Home value
$879,800
$836,000 - $933,000
$2,094/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 06, 2026 at 11:39am
Listed by:
Rachel Zamorski 919-323-6068,
Keller Williams Central,
Alia Graham 919-475-8089,
Keller Williams Central
Bought with:
Alley Buscemi, 319542
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10111291
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Passive Solar, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Living/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Brick
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Metal, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,720
- Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,720
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Gated, Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 20.06 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Farm, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Meadow, Native Plants, Partially Cleared, Pasture, Pond on Lot, Private, Secluded, Views, Wooded, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Residence, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 9950146906
- Zoning: AR
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Cedar Grove
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Sold | $880,000-6.9%$512/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10111291 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2025 | Pending sale | $945,000$549/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10111291 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2025 | Price change | $945,000-0.5%$549/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10111291 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000+171.4%$552/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10111291 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2017 | Sold | $350,000$203/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2119503 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2017 | Pending sale | $350,000$203/sqft |
Source: Weaver Street Realty #2119503 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $350,000$203/sqft |
Source: Weaver Street Realty #2119503 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2016 | Listing removed | $350,000-2.8%$203/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $360,000+19.2%$209/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2013 | Sold | $302,000+0.7%$176/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #1879079 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2013 | Listed for sale | $300,000$174/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Chapel Hill #1879079 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,530 -0.9% | $475,200 +32.2% |
| 2024 | $3,563 +2.7% | $359,400 |
| 2023 | $3,468 +1.9% | $359,400 |
| 2022 | $3,404 +1.3% | $359,400 |
| 2021 | $3,359 +11.1% | $359,400 +18.3% |
| 2020 | $3,024 | $303,700 |
| 2018 | $3,024 +2.1% | $303,700 |
| 2017 | $2,961 -13.1% | $303,700 -12.4% |
| 2016 | $3,407 | $346,800 |
| 2015 | $3,407 +9.9% | $346,800 +9.5% |
| 2014 | $3,100 | $316,620 |
| 2013 | -- | $316,620 |
| 2012 | -- | $316,620 |
| 2011 | -- | $316,620 |
| 2010 | -- | $316,620 |
| 2009 | -- | $316,620 +28.6% |
| 2008 | $2,518 +4.8% | $246,143 |
| 2007 | $2,402 +6.5% | $246,143 |
| 2006 | $2,255 | $246,143 |
| 2005 | $2,255 +10.6% | $246,143 +15.1% |
| 2004 | $2,038 +3.8% | $213,891 |
| 2003 | $1,964 +1.7% | $213,891 |
| 2002 | $1,931 +2.8% | $213,891 |
| 2001 | $1,878 -0.5% | $213,891 +13.6% |
| 2000 | $1,887 | $188,344 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27231
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Central ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 10.8 mi
- 7/10Gravelly Hill MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.1 mi
- 6/10Orange HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - Central
- Middle: Orange - Gravelly Hill
- High: Orange - Orange
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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- North Carolina
- Orange County
- Cedar Grove
- 27231
- 8737 Allison Rd