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301 W Hill Ave S, Hillsborough, NC, 27278

3beds
3baths
1,278sqft
$325,000
$254price/sqft
$2,266/moest. monthly cost
$90,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Remodeled 1931 bungalow just minutes to downtown Hillsborough! Historic charm meets modern style. This beautifully remodeled 1931 bungalow blends the character you love with the modern finishes you want—all just minutes from shops, restaurants, trails, and parks. Inside, you'll find new tile and engineered hardwood floors throughout, plus an updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a cozy breakfast bar, pantry, and a convenient mudroom at the back entrance. The flexible layout includes 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, with a spacious second-story teen suite/loft (listed as the 3rd bedroom) offering a walk-in closet and private full bath—perfect for guests, a home office, or a tucked-away primary retreat. Enjoy quick access to downtown Hillsborough dining and shopping, Occoneechee State Park, Gold Park, and scenic greenways. Historic charm, modern comfort, and an unbeatable location—this is one you don't want to miss.

Getting Around

25
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
Central ElementaryGrades PK-50.6 mi
5/10
Orange Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.8 mi
6/10
Orange HighGrades 9-122.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1931

Materials

  • Foundation: Permanent
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Fiber Cement

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,See Remarks
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,278

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Ductless,Electric
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Ductless,Electric,Heat Pump,Multi Units

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,278
  • Total interior livable area: 1,278 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 9864457088
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Front Porch
  • Has view: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,405 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Gravel
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Winter Weather
Hail
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Orange County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,643$19,716
Home Insurance *$97$1,164
Property Taxes $326$3,912
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$2,266$27,192
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$77,691/yr
40% on housing$67,980/yr
45% on housing$60,426/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.9%
8.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.6%
-1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$254This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 27278$258
Orange County$273

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 27278$236
Orange County$264

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-02-19Listed for sale$325,000
2026-01-15Listing removed$350,000
2025-10-29Price change$350,000
2025-08-31Price change$359,900
2025-08-11Listed for sale$389,900
2025-05-28Listing removed$389,900
2025-05-01Pending sale$389,900
2025-04-14Price change$389,900
2025-02-14Listed for sale$400,000
2024-10-20Listing removed$395,000
2024-09-15Price change$395,000
2024-08-05Price change$429,000
2024-06-26Price change$449,000
2024-05-03Listed for sale$475,000
2023-09-20Sold$70,000
2023-02-21Sold$150,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMelissa H White
BrokerageKeller Williams Central

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