Why you'd want to live in Efland & Cedar Grove NC | Rural Orange County & Real Estate Guide

Efland and Cedar Grove are two cities in rural Orange County, just west and north of Hillsborough. Both areas offer larger lots, working farms, country roads, and a small town pace, with quick access back to the Triangle when needed. Efland sits along US Route 70 about 3 miles west of Hillsborough and 6 miles east of Tanger Outlets Mebane, served by Exit 160 off I-85 and I-40. Landmarks include McAdams Farm, founded in 1885 and known for strawberries, produce, and cut flowers, and The Barn at Lloyd's Dairy, a wedding and event venue that hosts the Tarheel Antiques Festival and Tarheel Balloon Festival. Cedar Grove sits in the northern stretch of Orange County, centered around Efland Cedar Grove Road and Carr Store Road. The Cedar Grove Rural Crossroads Historic District, on the National Register, preserves 19th century rural village character. Favorites include Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm, Botanist and Barrel cidery, and Boxcarr Handmade Cheese. Real estate skews toward acreage, with lots from 1 to over 100 acres, farmhouses, ranch homes, custom builds, and equestrian properties. Both are 15 to 20 minutes from Hillsborough, 25 to 30 minutes from Durham and Chapel Hill, and 35 to 40 minutes from RDU. Looking for acreage, a working farm, or a quiet country home near Hillsborough? Above & Beyond Realty knows rural Orange County inside and out. Visit HillsboroughHomeGuide.com for current Efland and Cedar Grove listings. via Visit Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Guide