BEAUTIFULLY maintained home in the sought-after Waterstone community — conveniently located near UNC Healthcare, I-40, and I-85, and just minutes from downtown Hillsborough. The main level features an open floor plan with dining and living areas together, highlighted by wood flooring throughout the main and high-end interior details. The kitchen offers custom-built cabinetry with lots of storage, quartz countertops, a tiled backsplash, gas range, recessed lighting with pendant fixtures over central island and raised breakfast bar area. All stainless steel appliances convey. Upstairs, a split bedroom layout provides excellent privacy for housemates or family members. You'll also find a spacious loft area and a large laundry room — with washer and dryer included. The primary suite features a generous walk-in closet, dual-sink vanity, and a soaking tub. Additional highlights include a large mudroom leading to a one-car garage, a spacious back patio that overlooks a natural area, and access to neighborhood amenities. Sidewalk-lined streets lead to UNC Hillsborough Hospital and Durham Tech Community College, Orange County campus, just a few blocks away. Convenient to retail and restaurants, private and public schools and less than 2.5 miles to historic downtown Hillsborough. Quick access to I-40/85, Hwy 86 and Old 86 to Chapel Hill and Hwy 70. Easy commute to Duke University/Hospitals. Approximately 25 minutes to Research Triangle Park and RDU Airport. The original owners have cared for this home with great attention — it's move-in ready and full of charm.
Sold for $355,000
$355,000
161 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3beds
1,925sqft
Townhouse, Residential
Built in 2015
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$353,400 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$2,239 Estimated rent
Home value
$353,400
$322,000 - $389,000
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Recessed lightingSpacious loft areaWood flooringOpen floor planHigh-end interior detailsSplit bedroom layoutSpacious back patio
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Listed by:
Hank Dunn 336-639-9767,
Natalie & Co Real Estate
Bought with:
Kelly Oglesby, 266923
Coldwell Banker HPW
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10128296
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Dining L, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room Combination, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,925
- Total interior livable area: 1,925 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,925
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Guest Parking Available
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 9873269379
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Pool
- Subdivision: Waterstone
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $203 monthly
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $373,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,296
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $355,000-1.4%$184/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Pending sale | $360,000$187/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Price change | $360,000-1.4%$187/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $365,000-2.7%$190/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000+63.4%$195/sqft |
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| 8/20/2015 | Sold | $229,500$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,540 +20.7% | $373,200 +55.2% |
| 2024 | $3,762 +3.4% | $240,400 |
| 2023 | $3,636 +0.3% | $240,400 |
| 2022 | $3,626 +0.8% | $240,400 |
| 2021 | $3,596 -0.6% | $240,400 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $3,617 | $228,500 |
| 2018 | $3,617 +1.4% | $228,500 |
| 2017 | $3,567 -3.1% | $228,500 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $3,680 | $224,500 +167.6% |
| 2015 | $3,680 | $83,900 |
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Neighborhood: 27278
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10New Hope ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10A L Stanback MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Cedar Ridge HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - New Hope
- Middle: Orange - A L Stanback
- High: Orange - Cedar Ridge
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 161 Rubrum Dr
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