Unlock massive potential at 524 Tuliptree Road. If you've been searching for a property where you can fully call the shots on design, floor plan, and finishes, this Hillsborough fixer-upper is the one. Boasting a classic front brick facade, this 3BR/1BA ranch sits on a quiet, expansive 0.39-acre lot, offering a perfect blend of privacy and accessibility. Spanning 1,026 square feet, the interior layout serves as a fantastic baseline for a modern conversion or a high-end down-to-the-studs remodel. Properties with this much raw upside and land are becoming a rarity in the area. Whether you're looking to flip or add a premium asset to your rental portfolio, this property is ready for its next chapter.
For sale
$189,900
524 Tuliptree Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3beds
1,026sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1983
0.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic front brick facade
- 6 days |
- 477 |
- 31 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Johnny Chappell 919-737-2247,
Compass -- Raleigh,
Billy Hoffman 919-360-9218,
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10174956
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Electric Oven, Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,026
- Total interior livable area: 1,026 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,026
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 9865647671
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highland Woods
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $180,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,515
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,678/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900$185/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10174956 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,454 +30% | $180,200 +79.7% |
| 2024 | $1,119 +3.1% | $100,300 |
| 2023 | $1,085 +1.3% | $100,300 |
| 2022 | $1,071 +1.2% | $100,300 |
| 2021 | $1,058 +4.5% | $100,300 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $1,013 | $90,500 |
| 2018 | $1,013 +2.9% | $90,500 |
| 2017 | $984 +41.9% | $90,500 +48.4% |
| 2016 | $694 | $60,999 |
| 2015 | $694 +3.9% | $60,999 |
| 2014 | $667 | $60,999 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,999 |
| 2012 | -- | $60,999 -15% |
| 2011 | -- | $71,764 |
| 2010 | -- | $71,764 |
| 2009 | -- | $71,764 +22.6% |
| 2008 | $589 +4.9% | $58,528 |
| 2007 | $561 +6.7% | $58,528 |
| 2006 | $526 | $58,528 |
| 2005 | $526 +5.8% | $58,528 +9.6% |
| 2004 | $497 +3.9% | $53,407 |
| 2003 | $479 +2.3% | $53,407 |
| 2002 | $468 +2.9% | $53,407 |
| 2001 | $455 +7.1% | $53,407 +22.6% |
| 2000 | $424 | $43,577 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27278
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pathways ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Orange Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Orange HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - Pathways 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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- North Carolina
- Orange County
- Hillsborough
- 27278
- 524 Tuliptree Rd
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