According to Amanda Garrett, the Register of Deeds, over $23 million in property sales in Person County transferred ownership in 2006. More and more people are moving to our community due to progressive school systems, favorable tax rates and the quality of life.

Housing options for residents of Roxboro and Person County are many. From large and small estates to mini-farms and typical neighborhoods, from luxurious lake homes to recreational getaways, you can find a house to meet your tastes and needs in Person County. Whether you prefer a home that is more than a century old or one that is brand new and contemporary, Roxboro real estate is available in many price ranges and has diversity in size, location and amenities.

From large and small estates to mini-farms and typical neighborhoods, from luxurious lake homes to recreational getaways, you can find a house to meet your tastes and needs in Person County.

Home prices in Person County can range anywhere between $125,000 for a starter home up to $1,250,000 for a luxurious lakefront property. Most new and existing houses have three bedrooms and two baths and are built in a mixture of brick, vinyl, fiber cement and wood construction. The area has many ranch-style houses, but most of the newer homes are contemporary in style. Larger homes with four or more bedrooms are also available in the more upscale neighborhoods and near Hyco and Mayo lakes.

From the well-established to the brand new neighborhoods in Roxboro, homes can be chosen in lower, middle and upper price ranges. Older homes are typically between $89,000 and $135,000, while in newer subdivisions, buyers will pay from $160,000 to $375,000 for a house, especially in the southern part of the county with closer proximity to Durham.

Available for purchase only, condominiums begin at about $175,000. Rental fees for apartments and houses range from $475 to $900 per month.