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278 Old Cornwallis Road, Princeton, NC, 27569

3beds
2baths
1,503sqft
$168,844
$112price/sqft
$1,216/moest. monthly cost
$48,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

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

Getting Around

7
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
19
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Princeton ElementaryGrades PK-51.9 mi
5/10
Princeton HighGrades 6-121.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: See Remarks

Bedroom2

  • Level: First

Bedroom3

  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Features

  • Master Downstairs

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Other,Electric
  • Cooling features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,503
  • Total interior livable area: 1,503 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First

Other

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 265300038098
  • Zoning: RAG
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Fencing: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: See Remarks
  • Frontage type: See Remarks
  • Living area range: 1400 - 1599

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.30 Acres
  • Features: Level
  • Lot size dimensions: 153 x 365 x 124 x 374

Parking

  • Parking features: Unpaved

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Drought
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Johnston County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $853$10,236
Home Insurance *$76$912
Property Taxes $87$1,044
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$1,216$14,592
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$41,691/yr
40% on housing$36,480/yr
45% on housing$32,426/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$112This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 27569$146
Johnston County$163

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 27569$174
Johnston County$184

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-02-17Listed for sale$179,450
2026-02-12Listing removed$179,450
2025-12-23Price change$179,450
2025-08-23Listed for sale$185,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBeth Hines
BrokerageRE/MAX Southland Realty II

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