303 Hill Avenue
Hillsborough, NC 27278Walk to downtown Hillsborough from this charming, updated 1941 home full of flexible space, plus one feature you won't find anywhere else: an underground shelter complete with toilet, sink and mini split. The main level offers a renovated kitchen with painted cabinets, quartzite counters, stainless farmhouse sink, Honeywell dishwasher and glass-top range, along with an updated full bath. Upstairs, a permitted primary suite (final inspections passed) adds a bedroom, bath with 6-ft cast iron tub, small private balcony, LVP floors, mini split and generous eave storage. Just six steps down from the main floor, the conditioned lower level offers bonus space with a kitchenette, shower and toilet, and its own walkout entrance, heated and cooled by a permanently installed mini split. Recent updates include a 2026 metal roof, 2026 HVAC, new on-demand water heater, thermal-pane windows and a new stucco retaining wall. Large detached garage and wraparound driveway. Character, function and location in one. Measured by appraiser: 1,967 total finished sq ft (1,599 sq ft above grade plus 368 sq ft finished below grade). Storm shelter and additional unfinished basement area (approx. 371 sq ft) not included. Floor plan available.
$799,900
3 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.34 acres
1,967 square feet
$407 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N No
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Aluminum Siding
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.34
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,599
- Appliances Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement Apartment, Walk-Up Access, Walk-Out Access
- Below Grade Finished Area 368
- Cooling Heat Pump, Ductless, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Luxury Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Laundry Features In Kitchen, Lower Level
- Rooms Total 12
- Window Features Double Pane Windows
- Association Y/N No
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 3684.16
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1941
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1941
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyOrange
- AreaHillsborough
- Elementary SchoolOrange - Central Elementary
- Middle SchoolOrange - Orange Middle
- High SchoolOrange - Orange High
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