229 Aurora Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278FIRST-FLOOR BEDROOM SUITE WITH A FULL BATH AND A FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT! Impressive 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offering approximately 4,958 square feet across three finished levels in Waterstone Estates. The main level features hardwood floors, spacious living and dining areas, a dramatic two-story family room with a fireplace, and a generously sized kitchen with abundant cabinetry and storage. A three-season enclosed patio extends the living space and provides a comfortable place to relax throughout much of the year. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite is joined by additional bedrooms and flexible bonus space. Every bedroom offers direct access to a bathroom. The finished basement provides exceptional versatility with a recreation area, media space, sixth bedroom, full bath, and abundant storage—ideal for guests, a home office, multigenerational living, a home theater, or an exercise room. Outside, enjoy the beautifully maintained backyard featuring fruit trees, tiered garden beds, and a stone patio. Waterstone amenities include a community pool, playground, and paved walking and biking paths. Conveniently located near historic downtown Hillsborough, shopping, dining, UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus, and I-40/I-85.
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.22
- Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,480
- Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement Finished
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,478
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Glass Doors, Living Room
- Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 1
- Association Fee Frequency Monthly
- Association Fee Includes Storm Water Maintenance
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Pool
- Lot Features Garden, Paved, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 9293.29
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2017
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2017
- NeighborhoodWaterstone
- CountyOrange
- AreaHillsborough
- Elementary SchoolOrange - New Hope Elementary
- Middle SchoolOrange - A L Stanback Middle
- High SchoolOrange - Cedar Ridge High
Listing courtesy of Blue Orchid Realty LLC. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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