This adorable ranch in the Hillsborough Heights neighborhood has it all: quiet, light-filled rooms, a gleaming new kitchen with all new appliances, hardwood floors and crown molding throughout, a basement large enough for any hobby you could dream up, artful landscaping, and a backyard so big that it practically demands summer parties and lawn sports. Welcome to 523 Central Avenue, a 1,097 sq. ft. home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a full standing-height basement on a 0.34-acre lot. Small touches here and there spark a sense of delight: the Rifle Paper Company wallpaper in the bedroom/flex room, the large farmhouse sink overlooking the sunny backyard, the Japanese maple and Baptisia varieties in the front beds. Not as visible but equally important are improvements such as a new Trane AC unit and ductwork, updated fixtures, and new ceilings that replaced dated acoustic tiles. 523 Central Avenue is minutes from downtown Hillsborough and Highway 70. It's a block from Hillsborough Heights Park, which is owned and maintained by the Town of Hillsborough.
Sold for $325,000
$325,000
523 Central Ave, Hillsborough, NC 27278
2beds
1,097sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
0.34 Acres Lot
$308,700 Zestimate®
$296/sqft
$1,342 Estimated rent
Home value
$308,700
$293,000 - $324,000
$1,342/mo
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Crown molding throughoutQuiet light-filled roomsHardwood floorsArtful landscaping
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Listed by:
Marlene Slieter 919-417-6663,
Hillsborough RE Group LLC
Bought with:
Elizabeth Nguyen, 225658
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10173414
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, None
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Exhaust Fan
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Down Draft, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Stone Counters
- Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes, Screens, Shutters, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Concrete, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unheated
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,097
- Total interior livable area: 1,097 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,097
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Yard
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 9864597786
- Zoning: R10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Block
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hillsborough Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $296/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $284,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,270
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $325,000$296/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10173414 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Pending sale | $325,000$296/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10173414 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+18.1%$296/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10173414 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $275,200+7.9%$251/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2447650 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2022 | Pending sale | $255,000$232/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2447650 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $255,000$232/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2447650 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,514 +91.7% | $284,100 +160.2% |
| 2024 | $1,833 +3.6% | $109,200 |
| 2023 | $1,770 +0.3% | $109,200 |
| 2022 | $1,766 +0.8% | $109,200 |
| 2021 | $1,752 +6.1% | $109,200 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $1,651 | $96,400 |
| 2018 | $1,651 +1.7% | $96,400 |
| 2017 | $1,624 -0.5% | $96,400 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $1,632 | $93,080 |
| 2015 | $1,632 +7.6% | $93,080 |
| 2014 | $1,517 | $93,080 |
| 2013 | -- | $93,080 |
| 2012 | -- | $93,080 -15% |
| 2011 | -- | $109,507 |
| 2010 | -- | $109,507 |
| 2009 | -- | $109,507 +30.8% |
| 2008 | $1,327 +4.1% | $83,691 |
| 2007 | $1,275 +8.1% | $83,691 |
| 2006 | $1,179 | $83,691 |
| 2005 | $1,179 +7.5% | $83,691 +14.4% |
| 2004 | $1,097 +2.4% | $73,128 |
| 2003 | $1,071 +0.9% | $73,128 |
| 2002 | $1,062 +3.4% | $73,128 |
| 2001 | $1,027 +2.2% | $73,128 +12.7% |
| 2000 | $1,005 | $64,879 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27278
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Central ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Orange Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Orange HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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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