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Sold for $280,000
    • $280,000

    505 Forrest St, Hillsborough, NC 27278

    2beds
    1,428sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1951
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $278,800 Zestimate®
    $196/sqft
    $1,394 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $278,800

    $251,000 - $309,000

    $1,394/mo

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    What's special

    An Ode to Tranquility on Forrest. Nestled sweetly, calm and serene on a street where dreams convene, in West Hillsborough's heart so dear, lies a home that brings us cheer. Built in 1951 a treasure filled with endless fun. A ranch, a bungalow, a sight that offers comfort & pure delight. Key Features of this Home Divine: The front porch wide a peaceful shrine where rocking chairs in calm do combine. With ceiling fans to cool and sway, a perfect spot to end the day. Within its walls, the spacious rooms, two bedrooms where the sunlight blooms. A layout crafted to ensure, a life of ease a joy so pure. With carports of 2 and driveway paved, parking woes are gently waived. Ample space for every guest, ensuring visits are the best. 3 POWERED sheds a handyman's dream, with finished walls they brightly gleam. For hobbies, projects, tools to keep, these sheds ensure sweet dreams of deep. A garden shed for green-thumbed grace, to keep your tools all in their place. With soil, seeds, and sun's embrace, a gardener's heart, this space will trace. An expansive patio covered high, with ceilings that touch the sky. Eleven feet of open air, for gatherings and moments rare. A fenced backyard where sunlight's kiss grants every flower a moment's bliss. A space to garden, play, and rest, a haven truly at its best. Experience the charm profound, on Forrest Street, where dreams are found. Where peaceful living blends with ease, in West Hillsborough hearts will please.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jay A Jackson 336-213-1530,

    Coldwell Banker HPW

    Bought with:

    Alex Nickodem, 300990

    Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10071274MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Central, Fireplace Insert
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,428
    • Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,428
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Carport, Covered, Detached Carport, Driveway, Paved
    • Carport spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Awning(s), Covered, Front Porch, Patio
    • Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Storage
    • Fencing: Back Yard
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
    • Parcel number: 9864594269
    • Zoning: HI
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow, Ranch, Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Lap Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1951

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Hillsborough Heights
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Hillsborough

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $196/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $247,700
    • Annual tax amount: $1,931
    • Date on market: 1/18/2025
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/2/2025Sold$280,000-8.2%$196/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10071274 Report a problem
    4/18/2025Pending sale$305,000$214/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10071274 Report a problem
    1/18/2025Listed for sale$305,000$214/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10071274 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,095 +43.3%$247,700 +88.5%
    2024$2,159 +3.5%$131,400
    2023$2,086 +0.3%$131,400
    2022$2,081 +82.4%$131,400
    2021$1,141 +4%$131,400 +11.2%
    2020$1,096 +14.9%$118,200
    2018$954 $118,200
    2017-- $118,200 +8.6%
    2016-- $108,800
    2015-- $108,800
    2014-- $108,800 +23.1%
    2013-- $88,383
    2012-- $88,383 -15%
    2011-- $103,981
    2010-- $103,981
    2009-- $103,981 +39.5%
    2008$594 +4.1%$74,527
    2007$571 +8.1%$74,527
    2006$528 $74,527
    2005$528 +7.3%$74,527 +14.4%
    2004$492 +2.4%$65,162
    2003$480 +0.9%$65,162
    2002$476 -48%$65,162
    2001$916 +8.7%$65,162 +19.9%
    2000$842 $54,360
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 27278

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Orange - Central
    • Middle: Orange - Orange
    • High: Orange - Orange

    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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