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Sold for $262,000
    • $262,000

    507 Forrest St, Hillsborough, NC 27278

    2beds
    868sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1951
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $261,900 Zestimate®
    $302/sqft
    $1,506 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $261,900

    $249,000 - $275,000

    $1,506/mo

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    What's special

    Fresh paintBackyard storage shedSpacious fully fenced backyardNew flooringUpdated kitchen
    When you're just minutes from everything that makes Hillsborough special, home feels a little different. Located just a short drive or bike ride from historic downtown, this thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen and bath, new flooring, fresh paint, and thoughtful improvements throughout that create a bright, welcoming, move-in ready feel. Step outside to a spacious, fully fenced backyard with plenty of room for pets, gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. The backyard storage shed provides convenient space for bikes, lawn equipment, tools, and all the extras that help keep life organized. One of this home's greatest features is its location. Spend your weekends strolling the Riverwalk, exploring the Eno River, browsing locally owned shops, meeting friends for coffee or dinner, or enjoying Hillsborough's festivals, farmers market, and thriving arts scene. Historic downtown is just a quick drive or an easy bike ride away, while Chapel Hill, Durham, and I-85/I-40 are all conveniently close. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking to downsize, or simply embrace the Hillsborough lifestyle, 507 Forrest Street is ready to welcome you home.

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    Listed by:

    Justin Lane Wright 919-672-5678,

    United Real Estate Triangle

    Bought with:

    Joe Phelps, 200840

    Phelps Realty

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10176796MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Range
    • Laundry: In Hall
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters
    • Flooring: Laminate
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 868
    • Total interior livable area: 868 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 868
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Carport, Detached, Detached Carport, Driveway
    • Carport spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
    • Exterior features: Awning(s), Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
    • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Gate
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    • Features: Back Yard
    Details
    • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
    • Parcel number: 9864594366
    • Zoning: R10
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch, Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Frame, Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1951

    Utilities & green energy

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

    Community & HOA

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

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $302/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $210,600
    • Annual tax amount: $2,424
    • Date on market: 6/26/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/3/2026Sold$262,000-4.7%$302/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10176796 Report a problem
    7/13/2026Pending sale$274,900$317/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10176796 Report a problem
    6/26/2026Listed for sale$274,900+66.6%$317/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10176796 Report a problem
    3/25/2026Sold$165,000-17.5%$190/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10151544 Report a problem
    3/12/2026Pending sale$200,000$230/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10151544 Report a problem
    3/10/2026Listed for sale$200,000+207.7%$230/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10151544 Report a problem
    4/7/2017Sold$65,000$75/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,668 +82.4%$210,600 +150.7%
    2024$1,463 +3.6%$84,000
    2023$1,412 +0.2%$84,000
    2022$1,408 +0.8%$84,000
    2021$1,398 -7.3%$84,000 -3.2%
    2020$1,509 $86,800
    2018$1,509 +1.7%$86,800
    2017$1,483 +8.4%$86,800 +13.9%
    2016$1,369 $76,174
    2015$1,369 +9.2%$76,174
    2014$1,254 $76,174
    2013-- $76,174
    2012-- $76,174 -15%
    2011-- $89,618
    2010-- $89,618
    2009-- $89,618 +32.1%
    2008$1,075 +4.1%$67,853
    2007$1,033 +8.1%$67,853
    2006$956 $67,853
    2005$956 +5.7%$67,853 +12.5%
    2004$905 +2.4%$60,305
    2003$883 +0.9%$60,305
    2002$876 +3.4%$60,305
    2001$847 +13.7%$60,305 +25.3%
    2000$745 $48,114
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 27278

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