507 Forrest Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty
Bought with Premier Agent Network North Ca

$165,000

Est. payment /mo

$200,000

17.5%
Est.Price: ?

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507 Forrest Street Hillsborough, NC 27278

2 Beds

1 Bath

874 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 03/25/2026

Key Details

Sold Price $165,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 874 sqft

Price per Sqft $188

Subdivision Hillsborough Heights

MLS Listing ID 10151544

Sold Date 03/25/26

Style House,Site Built

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 874

Year Built 1951

Annual Tax Amount $2,424

Lot Size 0.260 Acres

Acres 0.26

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Triangle MLS

Property Description

Charming Hillsborough Cottage with Investment Potential! Opportunity awaits at 507 Forrest Street in Hillsborough, a charming cottage situated on a spacious .26-acre lot in an established in-town neighborhood just minutes from Churton Street and historic downtown. This home offers a solid foundation for future updates with vinyl siding, replacement vinyl windows, a durable metal roof, and original hardwood floors ready to be brought back to life. Whether you're looking for a personal renovation project, a classic fixer-upper, or an investment opportunity, this property provides the perfect starting point to create something special. With surrounding homes frequently selling in the $325,000+ range, buyers have the opportunity to build instant equity through thoughtful renovations while enjoying one of the Triangle's most beloved small towns. Hillsborough offers a vibrant yet relaxed lifestyle, blending historic charm with modern growth. Just minutes away, residents can enjoy a variety of popular local restaurants, craft breweries, boutique shopping, and scenic outdoor recreation, all centered around the town's welcoming and walkable downtown. Hillsborough continues to experience steady population and economic growth within Orange County, while maintaining the authentic small-town character, historic architecture, and walkable downtown atmosphere that make it one of the Triangle's most desirable communities. Whether you're searching for a project home, investment property, or the chance to restore a classic Hillsborough cottage, this property offers location, potential, and long-term upside!

Location

State NC

County Orange

Zoning R10

Direction 507 Forrest Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Rooms

Other Rooms Primary Bedroom: 14 x 11 (Main)
Bedroom 2: 14 x 11 (Main)
Family Room: 17 x 11 (Main)
Kitchen: 13 x 11 (Main)
Other: 17 x 8 (Main)
Other: 12 x 12 (Main)
Other: 12 x 20 (Main)

Primary Bedroom Level Main

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Gas Pack

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Exterior

Fence Chain Link

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

View Y/N Yes

Roof Type Metal

Street Surface Asphalt

Porch Patio, Porch

Garage No

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot

Faces 507 Forrest Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Story 1

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Ranch

Level or Stories 1

Structure Type Vinyl Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Orange - Central

Middle Schools Orange - Orange

High Schools Orange - Orange

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 9864594366

Special Listing Condition Trust

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