507 Forrest Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278When you're just minutes from everything that makes Hillsborough special, home feels a little different. Located just a short drive or bike ride from historic downtown, this thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen and bath, new flooring, fresh paint, and thoughtful improvements throughout that create a bright, welcoming, move-in ready feel. Step outside to a spacious, fully fenced backyard with plenty of room for pets, gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. The backyard storage shed provides convenient space for bikes, lawn equipment, tools, and all the extras that help keep life organized. One of this home's greatest features is its location. Spend your weekends strolling the Riverwalk, exploring the Eno River, browsing locally owned shops, meeting friends for coffee or dinner, or enjoying Hillsborough's festivals, farmers market, and thriving arts scene. Historic downtown is just a quick drive or an easy bike ride away, while Chapel Hill, Durham, and I-85/I-40 are all conveniently close. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking to downsize, or simply embrace the Hillsborough lifestyle, 507 Forrest Street is ready to welcome you home.
$274,900
2 bedrooms
1 full bathrooms
0.26 acres
868 square feet
$317 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Carport Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features Awning(s), Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Gate
- Lot Size Acres 0.26
- Other Structures Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parking Features Asphalt, Carport, Detached, Detached Carport, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 868
- Appliances Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Range
- Cooling Central Air, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Laminate
- Heating Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters
- Laundry Features In Hall
- Rooms Total 1
- Window Features Insulated Windows
- Lot Features Back Yard
- Tax Annual Amount 2424.64
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1951
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1951
- NeighborhoodHillsborough Heights
- CountyOrange
- AreaHillsborough
- Elementary SchoolOrange - Central Elementary
- Middle SchoolOrange - Orange Middle
- High SchoolOrange - Orange High
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