Roxboro, NC is a small city in Person County, about 30 miles north of Durham and 30 miles south of Danville, VA. With a population of around 8,000, Roxboro has a small-town feel and a strong sense of community among its residents. There are many community events, festivals, and entertainment options throughout the year, and outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant.
Many residents of Roxboro grew up in the area, with some tracing roots back several generations. Roxboro has an active older community, as many families keep the properties and pass them down to the next generation.
Most of the real estate market is in resale with average prices for single-family homes between $250 and $500k for 2,000-3,000 sq. ft. and 3-4 bedrooms. New construction in Roxboro is producing lovely new neighborhoods and subdivisions with reasonable pricing, starting at $230k.
You’re also more likely to find homes for sale with acreage, which is more rare in the Research Triangle area to the south. If you’re looking for real estate with 10 or 20 acres that isn’t in the millions, you’ll likely end up in Roxboro or one of the neighboring areas such as Rougemont or Bahama.
One of the benefits of homes for sale in Roxboro is pricing. A home in Roxboro that costs $350k would easily cost $600k or more in Durham or Raleigh. Our clients who don’t mind a 45-minute commute to the Triangle area save a ton of money.
Roxboro is named after a Scottish town, Roxburgh. Named after Revolutionary War patriot Brigadier General Thomas Person, the area was settled by immigrants from Scotland, England, Ireland, France, and Germany. Most of the early settlers were farmers.
Today, the descendants of those early settlers have found alternatives to tobacco farming, whose continued growth has been stunted by mechanization and regulations. Some farmers are moving successfully to growing industrial hemp, which can use the same production and harvesting facilities as tobacco. Roxboro is home to a 6-million dollar startup called Open Book Extracts (OBX), an industrial hemp company founded to create and control the entire supply chain from soil to oil.
Person County is served by Person County Schools, which serves around 5.000 students in 11 schools. Charter schools in the county include Excelsior Classical Academy (currently K-10, but adding a new grade each year), Bethel Hill Charter School (K-5), and Roxboro Community School (6-12).
Shopping is plentiful in Roxboro, with a combination of mom-and-pop shops, boutiques, and shopping centers such as Madison Corners, Madison Square, Roxboro Square, Person Plaza, Roxboro Commons, and the Roxboro Market Place.
Uptown Roxboro houses a number of stores and restaurants in beautiful, historic buildings, including The Shops of Hall’s Way, Carol’s Collectibles, Russell’s Ltd Boutique, and Specialty Design Company.
Downtown Roxboro features Southern Treasures, Madison Marketplace, and Truth Books and Gifts, which dresses up its porch with Christmas decorations each October; many people visit to have their holiday photos taken on the porch.
There are also two farmers markets, the Person County Farmers Market and the Roxboro Farmers Market on Depot Street.
The Kirby Civic Auditorium, a restored historic theater in Uptown Roxboro, offers live theater, dance, and concerts; headliners have included the late Doc Watson, Branford Marsalis, The Embers, and year-found local productions. The Roxboro Little Theater has been producing stage entertainment for over 30 years with the talents of local and regional actors, and the Merritt Commons Pavilion brings local music acts and stage plays to Uptown Roxboro.
Roxboro has no shortage of community festivals, with the best-known, Personality, held each August. Food, craft, and merchandise vendors bring homemade items, new products, and great food to the two-day event while musicians, singers, and dancers entertain the crowds. This event highlights the strong community feel in Roxboro, as most businesses shut down and everybody shows up at Personality!
Roxboro is also an easy drive to the Orange County Speedway, known as "the fastest 3/8-mile racetrack in America," located in Rougemont, NC. An hour away is the Martinsville Speedway, owned by NASCAR, which hosts three major race event weekends each year. Also nearby is the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) which offers both professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing.
Brookland Eats is probably the best-known restaurant in Roxboro. It is owned and operated by Chef David Gaydeski, who served for nearly a decade as Executive Chef to three governors at the NC Executive Mansion. Brookland Eats chooses fresh ingredients from local farms to create a variety of southern-style handmade dishes.
Other local favorites include La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, Vesuvio’s Italian Restaurant, and Smokey Dave’s BBQ.
Roxboro has a number of craft breweries, including Black Creek Brewing and 1792 Brewing Company. Wineries of note include Rock of Ages, whose owner grew up on the farm that is now the winery, and Tunnel Creek Vineyards, which is a relatively new winery and event space, situated on 400 rolling acres; it features a beautiful lake and an 8,000 square foot winery and wine-tasting space.
Person County’s outdoor recreation and leisure areas cover nearly 7,000 acres at 14 parks and include playgrounds, walking trails, bicycling, fishing, swimming, tennis courts, ball fields, picnic shelters, and horseshoe pits.
There are two major lakes in the area, Hyco and Mayo. Hyco is the larger of the two, with about 120 miles of shoreline. and is Roxboro’s main destination for fishing, boring, and water sports. Many homes on Hyco Lake feature large docks.
Mayo is a 2,800-acre lake that offers camping, walking, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, and fishing. Both lakes have homes and vacation rentals. Lake homes start around $500k, but larger homes for sale can easily top $1 million.
MULTIPLE OFFERS....BEST OFFER IN BY MONDAY JUNE 5 @ 12 NOON....Featuring 3 Bdrms and 2 Full Baths, this home is right off of North Main St and minutes to Roxboro without ...
This beautiful 1.34 Acre MAYO LAKE LOT is located on the main channel with deep water and AMAZING VIEWS! Mayo Lake is known for great fishing, boating, water sports, and...
Looking for land to build your dream home? This 10.86 acre lot is available in the Person county. There is a well on the property. County taxes only. No covenants. Call w...
Multi-Family Duplex, Both Units are occupied, One Unit Remodeled, City Water & Sewer. Good Investment Property.
One of three tracts on Bowmantown Road featuring percable soils, walking access to Mayo Lake, frontage on Bowmantown Road and Buck Street Road, mid-aged mixed hardwood an...
One of three tracts along Bowmantown Road featuring walking access to Mayo Lake, percable soils, frontage on Bowmantown Road, mid-aged mixed hardwood and pine timber and ...
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! BACK ON THE MARKET! Are you considering increasing your investment portfolio? This wonderful duplex would be a great addition. Each side is a bedroom e...
21 Acres with a Creek! Beautiful homesite waiting for you! Great opportunity to be close to town but without city taxes. Established HOA fund to preserve and maintain the...
5.3 Acres located in the city limits of Roxboro. Must be sold with parcel 94 32
Investor special! This Roxboro property is the perfect flip opportunity with a ton of potential! Great layout with big spacious rooms, just needs some elbow grease! 0.76 ...
12 acres in Person county with a 1.5 acre pond and 2 acre field. Soil report shows good soils for 4 bedroom perk. No restrictions except no mobile homes. Bring your anima...
Quant 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 bath located Uptown Roxboro and located within minutes to Shops, Restaurants and Museum. Circa 1901 home maintains original character with some up...
Corner lot, great location! This beautiful home features New laminate flooring and new SS appliances. Bonus room could be used as additional living space. Oversized laund...
6.7 acres in the city limits of Roxboro. Must be sold with Tax Map & Parcel No: 94 1
This property is shovel ready for a boat and personal storage facility with a total of 20,750 square feet of building. Attached are the completed drawings, survey and per...
15 acres (Tract 5) in Person county with 6 acre field, open woodland and state road frontage. Soil report shows good soils for 4 bedroom perk. No restrictions except no m...
This Craftsman Style Home has been totally Renovated!!! BEAUTIFUL Pine floors! NEW Kitchen Cabinets! Detached GARAGE and CARPORT!! This house has a walk up stairway to...
This charming brick ranch boasts 3 beds and 2 full baths with ample living living/dining. The exterior of the home is classic and timeless, new roof in 2022, a wonderful ...
Looking for the perfect hunting land , well this property has a lot to offer in the hunting and wildlife aspect. The property has virgin timber that hasnt been cut. The ...
Discover your dream home! Just 35 minutes from Durham, this stunning residence has been completely rebuilt from top to bottom. With new siding, roof, windows, HVAC, elect...
Welcome home to adorable 3 bedroom 2 bath with a 2 car garage NEW CONSTRUCTION! The Washington Plan is affordable yet has a quaint modern feel. Home features open concept...
Enjoy the privacy of this part of the lake. Fabulous gentle sloping, nicely wooded lot with over 280 ft of shoreline and good water. No single or double wide mobile hom...
Enjoy the privacy of this section of the lake from this fabulous nicely wooded point lot. Gentle slope to good water. Over 500 ft of shoreline. Modulars allowed. No sing...
FABULOUS, solid, well-built home on a great corner lot in Roxboro! Lots of potential for this home!! This home has FOUR spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, LOTS of closet s...
Beautiful Brick Home setting on 1 acre lot!! Screened Porch! ! Hardwood Floors, New Cabinets in Kitchen and Bathroom. New HVAC, New Roof, Paved Drive! FULL BASEMENT!!
AFFORDABLE NEW CONSTRUCTION!! This lovely 4 bedroom 2 bath home features large family room with vaulted ceiling. The kitchen offers beautiful white cabinetry, granite cou...
103 acres in south east Person County with 95 ft of road frontage. The majority of the property is in resown pines, judging roughly 3-5 yrs old. 6 acres of mature hardwoo...
You don't want to miss this one! This ALL BRICK Home with carport and paved driveway has been COMPLETLY RENOVATED. Home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It has NEW PLUMBI...
Beautiful Lot with great water located in Quail Hollow paved subdivision on a quiet part of Hyco Lake. This lot is located on a private part of the lake without high boat...
AFFORDABLE NEW CONSTRUCTION !! The Harrison Plan is a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath craftsman style home that features great room and flex room on the main floor. The kitchen will ...
Come see this charming 4 bed/2 bath home in peaceful and well established neighborhood. Close to 501 and downtown. Great sunroom and large patio for outdoor entertaining ...
RARE FIND!! NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH 5 BEDROOMS AND 3 BATHS!! The main floor offers a spacious great room and dining area that open onto the patio. The kitchen adorns beauti...
The first floor of this 3-bedroom home showcases a large living room with cozy dining area and a gorgeous kitchen. Each of the generously sized bedrooms are located on th...
The first floor of this 3-bedroom home showcases a large living room with cozy dining area and a gorgeous kitchen. Each of the generously sized bedrooms are located on th...
Fantastic new opportunity to be a part of your very own custom build! New proposed 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, located on a 1 Acre +/- private peaceful cul-de-sac lot. The ...
JUST LIKE NEW! This immaculately renovated home in the Pine Lakes Subdivision is move-in ready! Sit on the new back deck and enjoy the waterfront view, just outside the F...
47.71 acres on 501 in Timberlake, NC Zoned B1. Rear border is the centerline of the North Fork of the Flat River. Beautiful site for home or business. There is a perk sit...
Come and see what tranquility is all about. Very nice LARGE lot at Mayo lake 17 acres with room to play and live. The views that will take your breath away.This lot sits ...
Building In great location has so many possibilities! Currently used as an optometry office it offers flexible space with two large open areas, central desk/reception are...
66.5 acres located just outside of Roxboro. All wooded with mature hardwoods and multiple creeks. New entrance/driveway has been installed for easy access. Timber cruise ...
This property was a doctors office with 6 examination rooms 2 offices 5 bathrooms. ( see layout). Property is subject to a first right of refusal from DLP Person memorial...
WOW!! 5.37 ACRES!! What a Diamond in the Rough! This Beautiful Home on a partially wooded lot is filled with suprises!! Three Bedrooms 3 1/2 Baths, Large Family room, Se...
8.7 acres on highway 501 located between Tar Heel Chevrolet and State Farm Insurance. Walmart just north of this property. B-1 Zoning uses include highway-oriented reta...
Beautiful farm with rolling hills and pond.
New Price! GREAT location on 501 in Person County! Appx. 34 acres! See pictures for approximate property lines. Partial cleared, partial hardwoods. Currently has tower wi...
New Price! GREAT location on 501 in Person County! Appx. 34 acres! See pictures for approximate property lines. Partial cleared, partial hardwoods. Currently has tower wi...
176+/- ac of beautiful land available in Person County with a creek, hardwoods, pines, a large commercial yard, and a workshop already on site. The owner has a septic an...
Beautiful Contemporary Modernist Proposed Mayo Lake Home. Four Bedroom 3.5 baths. Located on the Main Channel. Large Open living area w/ Isokern f.p. Designed to enjoy la...
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