Lillington is the county seat of Harnett County, on the Cape Fear River about 30 miles south of Raleigh. Originally called Harnett Court House and later named for Revolutionary War officer John Alexander Lillington, it had 4,735 residents at the 2020 census.
Downtown Lillington centers on Main Street and the Harnett County Courthouse, and the Cape Fear River crosses the northern part of town. Campbell University in Buies Creek and Raven Rock State Park are both a short drive away.
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US 401 runs through the center of town toward Fuquay-Varina and Raleigh, and US 421 connects Lillington to Dunn and Sanford. Schools are part of Harnett County Schools; confirm the assignment for any address with the district.
As of November 2026, about 420 homes are for sale with a Lillington address, from roughly $160,000 to about $850,000. The average list price is around $360,000 for about 2,200 square feet, and new construction makes up a large share of the listings.
Figures come from current MLS listings on this site, are rounded and change daily.
Lillington-area neighborhoods on the market include Caitlin Crossing, Nathans Ridge, Colonial Hills and Keith Hills, along with homes on acreage throughout the area.
Scott Hoffman and The Hoffman Realty Group at Keller Williams Legacy help buyers and sellers in Lillington and across the Triangle, with more than 30 years of experience and more than 780 listings sold. Contact Scott at 919-740-0379, get your Lillington home value, see our Fuquay-Varina guide, or see all the areas we serve.
Lillington offers a wide selection of new construction, a location on the Cape Fear River and US 401 access to Raleigh, often at lower prices than southern Wake County.
As of November 2026, Lillington homes for sale average about $360,000, ranging from roughly $160,000 to $850,000. Search current listings below for today's prices.
Photo credits: Downtown Lillington: photo by Indy beetle, CC0; Harnett County Courthouse: photo by Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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