255 Empress Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
What's special
255 Empress Road offers the total package—style, thoughtful upgrades, flexible living spaces, and a wooded backdrop in the highly convenient Waterstone Estates. The open floor plan is exceptionally well designed, packing in an impressive amount of living space without ever feeling oversized. Beautiful scraped engineered hardwoods span the main level and second-floor hallway, creating a polished foundation for the home's fresh, sophisticated style. The main-level guest suite, complete with a private en-suite bath, is ideal for overnight visitors, while the beautiful home office makes working from home a pleasure. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is joined by three additional bedrooms and a fabulous bonus room, giving everyone room to spread out. The primary retreat features a tray ceiling, huge walk-in closet, and spa-like bath with a separate walk-in shower and soaking tub. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, with under-cabinet lighting and soft-close cabinetry/drawers. And then there's the walk-up third-floor attic—a tremendous storage opportunity with pre-framed set-ins for future windows and TechShield insulation designed to help keep the space cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Outside, the wooded buffer behind the home (with screened-in porch and upgraded paver patio!) creates a peaceful sense of privacy, while the covered front porch offers the perfect spot to connect with neighbors. Waterstone Estates also features a neighborhood pool and clubhouse, making it easy to enjoy the community without leaving home. Ideally located near UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus, Cates Creek Park, and Home Depot, with easy access to Chapel Hill and Durham, 255 Empress Road delivers the combination of beauty, function, and location buyers are looking for.
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Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Debbie McCormick 919-270-2937,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService,
Mark McCormick 919-632-6542,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 237 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 15.8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 141.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.2
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 113.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 11.0
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 112.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 11.0
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Area: 376.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.8 x 16.5
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 119.78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 11.3
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 139.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 49.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.5
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 295.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 19.7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 131.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.3
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 42.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.2
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 112.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 10.4
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Butler's Pantry, Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,071
- Total interior livable area: 3,071 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,071
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 9873373856
- Zoning: ESU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Waterstone
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Playground, Pool
- Services included: Storm Water Maintenance
- HOA fee: $623 semi-annually
- HOA name: Waterstone HOA (Elite Management)
- HOA phone: 919-233-7660
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $650,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,019
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+70.2%$212/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10195639 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2015 | Sold | $382,000$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,020 +3.8% | $650,000 |
| 2025 | $7,726 +25.5% | $650,000 +61.2% |
| 2024 | $6,155 +3.4% | $403,200 |
| 2023 | $5,952 +0.3% | $403,200 |
| 2022 | $5,935 +0.9% | $403,200 |
| 2021 | $5,885 +0.1% | $403,200 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $5,880 | $380,600 |
| 2018 | $5,880 +1.3% | $380,600 |
| 2017 | $5,803 +5.5% | $380,600 +11.5% |
| 2016 | $5,499 | $341,300 +520.5% |
| 2015 | $5,499 | $55,000 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$639,100
$607,000 - $671,000
$3,236/mo
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