2526 Hardwood Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278Some homes feel welcoming before you ever step through the door. With its covered front porch, mature trees, and inviting lawn, this Hillsborough ranch is one of those homes. Set just outside Hardscrabble in northern Durham County, it offers character, comfortable single-level living, and outdoor spaces that invite you to slow down and stay awhile. Inside, the vaulted living room creates an airy feel, while the brick fireplace brings warmth and a natural gathering place. The kitchen features white cabinetry, generous counter space, and breakfast bar seating, with an opening to the living room that keeps the spaces connected. A separate dining room makes room for shared meals and special occasions, while a room currently used as a home office offers flexibility for work or hobbies. Practical touches include cabinetry above the laundry area, a garage, and a separate storage shed for tools and outdoor equipment. Out back, the deck overlooks the yard and wooded surroundings, offering a place to enjoy morning coffee, host a cookout, or unwind after a busy day. No HOA and no restrictive covenants add to the appeal. If you've been searching for a ranch home with a Hillsborough address, a northern Durham County location, a covered porch, and space to enjoy both indoors and out, this one is worth a closer look.
$385,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.92 acres
1,457 square feet
$264 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N No
- Carport Y/N No
- Common Walls No One Above
- Construction Materials Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.92
- Parking Features Garage, Driveway
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,457
- Below Grade Finished Area 0
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet
- Heating Heat Pump
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Rooms Total 9
- Association Y/N No
- Lot Features Back Yard, Wooded, Cleared, Front Yard
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 2977.69
- Water Source Private, Well
- Waterfront Y/N No
- Year Built 1985
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1985
- NeighborhoodOak Ridge
- CountyDurham
- AreaHillsborough
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Eno Valley Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - George L Carrington Middle
- High SchoolDurham - Northern High
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