Immaculately maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the highly desirable Waterstone community of Hillsborough! From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire main level and staircase, along with thoughtful upgrades like crown molding, lighting and fresh paint on most walls. The main level features a private office with French doors and custom built-ins, perfect for working from home or a quiet retreat. The upgraded gourmet kitchen is a true centerpiece, offering granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and an oversized island with abundant storage and prep space. The spacious family room is designed for both comfort and entertaining with a cozy gas fireplace and additional built-ins with cabinets. Enjoy outdoor living year-round on the screened porch overlooking the private backyard and expansive patio--ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. Upstairs, you'll find an open loft area, convenient laundry room, and three generously sized secondary bedrooms, including one with an attached full bath perfect for guests or multigenerational living. The luxurious primary suite features dual walk-in closets and a spa-like ensuite bath complete with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate tiled shower. This move-in ready home combines space, style, and functionality in one of Hillsborough's most sought-after swimming pool neighborhoods!
For sale
Price cut: $15.1K (6/17)
$599,900
224 Empress Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
4beds
2,843sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2015
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$590,300 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$100/mo HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceOpen loft areaCrown moldingUpgraded gourmet kitchenPrivate backyardGranite countertopsAdditional built-ins with cabinets
- 45 days |
- 748 |
- 37 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melisa Edmonds 919-600-9805,
Triangle Elite Realty, LLC,
Karen Mark 919-780-8864,
Triangle Elite Realty, LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10167153
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining L, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,843
- Total interior livable area: 2,843 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,843
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Pool features: Association, Community
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 9873380077
- Zoning: ESU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Shake Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Details
- Builder name: Ashton Woods Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Waterstone
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $616,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,102
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$590,300
$561,000 - $620,000
$2,931/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $599,900-2.5%$211/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10167153 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $615,000+11.8%$216/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10167153 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2022 | Sold | $550,000+58.5%$193/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2426590 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2015 | Sold | $347,000$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,345 +33.3% | $616,900 +71.6% |
| 2024 | $5,512 +3.4% | $359,500 |
| 2023 | $5,330 +0.3% | $359,500 |
| 2022 | $5,315 +0.9% | $359,500 |
| 2021 | $5,271 +0.4% | $359,500 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $5,252 | $338,400 |
| 2018 | $5,252 +1.3% | $338,400 |
| 2017 | $5,183 -1.4% | $338,400 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $5,255 | $325,600 +21.2% |
| 2015 | $5,255 | $268,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27278
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Hillsborough ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10A L Stanback MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Cedar Ridge HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - New Hope Elementary
- Middle: Orange - A L Stanback Middle
- High: Orange - Cedar Ridge High
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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- North Carolina
- Orange County
- Hillsborough
- 27278
- 224 Empress Rd
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