$525,677Average Value$276Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Rural township in a growing county
Locally referred to as "Caldwell" for the small town at its center, Little River is a rural township where spaced-out homes give residents plenty of privacy. Surrounding areas like Hillsborough and Durham are quickly expanding and bringing a new interest to places like Little River. "A lot of growth is happening all over Orange County," says Realtor Joe Phelps of Joe Phelps Realty, who has sold homes in Orange County for almost 20 years. "It's always been kind of a sleeping community, but it's not sleeping anymore." For now, the commercial scene in Caldwell is still limited to a convenience store that’s been open for over 30 years, an autobody shop and the Caldwell Fire Department — well known for its annual July 4th Parade.
The Little River neighborhood is surrounded by farmland.
The auto-body shop in Little River is a great place to hangout and socialize.
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Spacious Colonial Revivals and custom builds
Some homes are organized in small neighborhood clusters hanging off major roads, while others might be isolated down a long dirt road surrounded by miles of woodland. Lot sizes thus range from modest to several acres at a time, offering ample space for gardens, flower beds and shrubbery to practically every yard in the area. Homes are mostly ranch-style, Craftsman, Colonial Revival or farmhouse-inspired. "There's some spec building going on, but most of the area's homes are custom built," says Phelps. But price ranges, like lot sizes, can vary widely and have been on a noticeable increase over the past few years. A smaller ranch-style on a mid-size lot typically starts at around $220,000, while larger, more detailed Craftsmans on sizeable lots can sell for $780,000 and up, sometimes for just over $1.3 million.
You will find a wide range of homes in Eno with very large lots.
If you are looking for homes with a lot of land, look no further than the Eno neighborhood.
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Biking and butterfly gardens at Little River Regional Park
Little River Regional Park and Natural Area offers acres upon acres of space for outdoor recreation and peaceful scenes of nature. Hiking and mountain biking are the park's most popular activities, offering 7 miles of trails for each, some of which run along the river. Shorter walks can also be taken at the park using either an ADA-accessible quarter-mile paved trail or by strolling through the butterfly garden. The park also contains horseshoe pits, a picnic area, a playground and restrooms, all to help accommodate any gathering, which is especially nice for those using the park to go camping.
Little River Regional Park features playgrounds, walking trails and more.
Enjoy the butterfly garden at the at Little River Regional Park.
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Orange County schools in Hillsborough
Pathways Elementary earns a B-minus score from Niche. It offers small class sizes, with an average of 11 students per teacher, well below the national average of 17 to 1. Orange Middle is a B-rated school formerly known as C.W. Stanford Middle. Orange High is right next door and serves just over 1,300 students. The high school is part of the Career and College Promise, which allows motivated students to earn college credits with waived tuition at Durham Technical Community College or Alamance Community College. It receives a B-plus overall.
Pathways Elementary School is a public school located in Hillsborough, NC near Little River.
Orange Middle and High School near Little River receives a B-plus overall.
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Crime
Little River's CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Country roads without stop lights
There is no public transportation in Little River. Because things are so spread out, owning a car is practically essential. But that also means traffic is light, with most roads containing few stop lights. North Carolina Highways 57 and 157 intersect in Caldwell. The 5- or more-mile to Hillsborough takes 15 to 20 minutes.
Traffic is light in Little River and most roads have few stop lights.
Downtown Hillsborough is a 15 minute drive from Little River Little River.
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Salvadoran coffee and freshly butchered meats
While Little River has a few local businesses scattered throughout its parts, they are spread out from central Caldwell. The town of Hillsborough is where most residents will do their shopping and dining. “Even though you’re not technically in Hillsborough, you’re still in Orange County, and Hillsborough becomes your home base,” says Amanda Boyd, Executive Director of The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. Repair shops, restaurants and a Food Lion are along U.S. Highway 70. Samantha's Pupusas is a traditional Salvadorian eatery serving fried plantains and coffee. Locals can head roughly 2 miles north of Little River to the Hurdle Mills Market and Flat River Cafe for sandwiches with freshly butchered meats. Orange County Speedway, just 4 miles north of Caldwell, is the go-to spot for car races during the summer.
Hurdle Mills Market and Flat River Cafe are next door to each other in Little River.
Orange County Speedway is a popular spot in Little River during race season.
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No public sewer or water hookups
One of the most essential details for home buyers to consider is water because the Caldwell area does not have public sewer and water hookups. If homeowners can afford it, they will want to look for larger lot sizes. "You've got to have at least an acre to keep your well and septic tank from being too close to each other," says Phelps.
You have enough land in Little River neighborhood to build additional buildings if you like.
If you are looking for a lot of land , look no further than Little River.
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Parks in this Area
Little River Regional Park
Historic Occoneechee Speedway
Hurdle Mills Ball Park
Eno River State Park
Eno River State Park Fews Ford Access
Turnip Patch Park
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
46 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Little River
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Little River Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Little River, Hillsborough sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Little River, Hillsborough over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
GREAT LOCATION AND SPACIOUS ROOMS! 6305 Holly Ridge Road, tucked just slightly away in rural Orange County from the hustle and bustle of the main roads and the big cities, offers it all! There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in this brick ranch home, along with a spacious den/office area and a large, covered porch and a two-car garage on almost 3 acres of land. The kitchen is open and inviting and
This beautiful, nearly new home—just one year old—sits on a peaceful and private 10-acre lot, offering the ideal blend of modern comfort and serene country living. Step inside to discover an airy, light-filled open floor plan with clean, contemporary finishes and expansive views of nature all around. A whole-house water filtration system ensures fresh, clean water throughout. The sleek kitchen,
Custom-built in 2002, this 2,036 sq. ft. ranch sits on 25.24 private acres — just 20 mins to Durham & Hillsborough! Step onto the huge front porch and into an open living/dining area with hardwood floors, pine walls and a rock fireplace with woodstove. The spacious kitchen features an island, granite countertops, pantry, skylights, recessed lighting. Down the hall, you'll find a large
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,300
Median Age
51
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,236
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,539
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
College Graduates
40.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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