Orange County Land and Farms

Farms and land in Orange County are in one of the most diverse counties in the state, making it a paradise for investors, business owners and homebuyers. Located in the Piedmont, adjacent counties are Person, Durham, Chatham, Alamance and Caswell. Orange County land includes 401 square miles of rolling hills and is home to 148,000 residents. Education, healthcare, farming and manufacturing form the economic foundation of the area that is part of the Research Triangle. The county is home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, flagship of the state’s university system and the oldest state-supported university in the nation. The university includes a teaching hospital considered to be one of the best in the country and is a research hub. Flip side of the economic coin is farming in about 25% of the county. Farmland includes about 70,000 acres, and woodlands cover about 27% of it. Crops are about 67% of the agricultural sales. The top private companies reflect the diversity of industry. Among the largest are Eurosport Trade, Physicians Network LLC, General Electric Corp. and A K G of America Inc. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the Eno River, Couch Mountain, Lake Michael and Turkey Hill Creek where they can fish, canoe and enjoy other water sports. Other attractions include Morehead Planetarium, Carolina Basketball Museum and the Jewish Heritage Foundation. Orange County Schools provides public education for K-12, and University of North Carolina offers higher learning.

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4900 Cornwallis Road, Durham, Orange
Orange, NC
12.2 acres
3 Bedrooms
4 Baths
MLS ID
2496068
Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties
Breathe. Surrounded by Duke Forest, this almost 13 acre treasure offers quiet and privacy but is only minutes from Duke, DT Durham or Chapel Hill. Truly a work of art, the primary residence includes a deconstructed 1850's barn relocated to NC & setting the stage for this carefully curated home...
$6,575,000
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329 Tenney Circle, Chapel Hill, Orange
Orange, NC
1.5 acres
5 Bedrooms
5 Baths
MLS ID
2476902
Fonville Morisey/Chapel Hill Sales Office
Experience the character and charm of this 1925 colonial nestled in a 1.54-acre oasis on Tenney Circle in the heart of Chapel Hill. Originally built by Robert E Coker, a pioneer in his field and former UNC Kenan professor of Zoology, the home has been meticulously restored to bring modern...
$6,000,000
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222 Starberry Lane, Mebane, Orange
Orange, NC
70.0 acres
5 Bedrooms
4 Baths
MLS ID
2485690
Realty World Carolina Props.
Truly spectacular 70 acre equestrian estate! Featured in "Old Houses New Magazine", this gothic revival home features reclaimed historical elements from The Plaza Hotel and Lucky Strike Warehouse while offering luxurious modern amenities. The main 5 bedroom 3.5 bathroom estate home is an...
$4,975,000
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317 Boundary Street, Chapel Hill, Orange
Orange, NC
0.7 acres
4 Bedrooms
5 Baths
MLS ID
2497432
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International Realty
An impeccable reimagining has combined classic French and contemporary design elements in this dramatic Chapel Hill Historic District home. There is an air of “Paris chic” throughout that radiates joie de vivre. Entering the home’s marble-floored foyer, one gazes through the tranquil sitting room to...
$3,995,000
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620 Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, Orange
Orange, NC
1.2 acres
4 Bedrooms
6 Baths
MLS ID
2490447
Fonville Morisey/Chapel Hill Sales Office
Hark the sound...incredible opportunity to own this priceless gem on beloved Franklin St in the prestigious Historic District of Chapel Hill and adjacent to the UNC Campus. Classic southern beauty and absolutely stunning from every vantage point. Approaching the home, you are instantly impressed by...
$3,900,000
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130 Cross Creek Drive, Chapel Hill, Orange
Orange, NC
5.0 acres
6 Bedrooms
7 Baths
MLS ID
2491595
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International Realty
Occasionally an opportunity comes along unlike anything else on the market. This luxurious family estate sits on 5 acres in a premier location-- minutes from downtown Chapel Hill and I-40, and walkable to East Chapel Hill High School. The 7,545 square foot home includes a myriad of entertaining...
$3,500,000
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8520 Old NC 86 Highway, Chapel Hill, Orange
Orange, NC
35.9 acres
MLS ID
2395203
Allen Tate / Durham
Great Chapel Hill opportunity...just under 36 acres in CH-Carrboro School district, adjacent to Lake Hogan Farms, offers Road frontage on old Hwy 86. There is an existing road stub- in Lake Hogan Farms. Located in Carrboro's Northern Study area- there has been discussion for mix use developement for...
$3,500,000
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0 Starberry Lane, Mebane, Orange
Orange, NC
32.0 acres
MLS ID
2474976
Realty World Carolina Props.
Starberry Acres is for sale! This magnificent working horse farm is just minutes to Interstate 85/40 in Mebane. Currently operating as a high-end hunter/jumper barn, the 12 stall show barn has every amenity you could wish for. You'll love the individual tack lockers and spacious tack room. Time to...
$2,950,000
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8089 Scenic Trail, Chapel Hill, Orange
Orange, NC
11.5 acres
4 Bedrooms
4 Baths
MLS ID
2499232
Atomic Properties
Custom-built, secluded lakefront oasis minutes from Chapel Hill. Form meets function with integrated indoor/outdoor design and detailed craftsmanship. Built for sustainability, this unique home is Green Certified and features reclaimed tobacco barn hardwoods throughout interior and garden with...
$2,695,000
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