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    • $875,000

    229 Aurora Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

    6beds
    4,958sqft
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    $5,756/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2017
    9,583 Square Feet Lot
    $855,800 Zestimate®
    $176/sqft
    $98/mo HOA

    What's special

    Fully finished basementThree-season enclosed patioHardwood floorsExpansive primary suite
    FIRST-FLOOR BEDROOM SUITE WITH A FULL BATH AND A FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT! Impressive 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offering approximately 4,958 square feet across three finished levels in Waterstone Estates. The main level features hardwood floors, spacious living and dining areas, a dramatic two-story family room with a fireplace, and a generously sized kitchen with abundant cabinetry and storage. A three-season enclosed patio extends the living space and provides a comfortable place to relax throughout much of the year. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite is joined by additional bedrooms and flexible bonus space. Every bedroom offers direct access to a bathroom. The finished basement provides exceptional versatility with a recreation area, media space, sixth bedroom, full bath, and abundant storage—ideal for guests, a home office, multigenerational living, a home theater, or an exercise room. Outside, enjoy the beautifully maintained backyard featuring fruit trees, tiered garden beds, and a stone patio. Waterstone amenities include a community pool, playground, and paved walking and biking paths. Conveniently located near historic downtown Hillsborough, shopping, dining, UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus, and I-40/I-85.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Emme Zheng 919-592-8811,

    Blue Orchid Realty LLC

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10187281MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 5
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Heating
      • Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Finished
      • Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,958
      • Total interior livable area: 4,958 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,480
      • Finished area below ground: 1,478

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 9,583 Square Feet
      • Features: Garden, Paved, Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 9873371299
      • Zoning: ESU
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2017

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Pool
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Waterstone
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: Storm Water Maintenance
      • HOA fee: $98 monthly
      • HOA name: Waterstone HOA , Community Association
      • HOA phone: 910-295-3791
      Location
      • Region: Hillsborough

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $176/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $807,200
      • Annual tax amount: $9,293
      • Date on market: 8/19/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $855,800

        $813,000 - $899,000

        $3,846/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/19/2026Listed for sale$875,000+87.4%$176/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10187281 Report a problem
        7/7/2017Sold$467,000$94/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,536 +15.2%$807,200 +47.3%
        2024$8,282 +3.4%$547,900
        2023$8,010 +0.3%$547,900
        2022$7,987 +0.9%$547,900
        2021$7,919 +0.6%$547,900 +6.5%
        2020$7,872 $514,500
        2018$7,872 +1.3%$514,500 +779.5%
        2017$7,772 +807%$58,500 +6.4%
        2016$857 $55,000
        2015$857 $55,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27278

        Getting around

        18 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        30 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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