539 Riddle Avenue
Hillsborough, NC 27278***Stop renting and start building equity! This move-in-ready gem is an incredible find for under $300k! Kickstart your homeownership journey with $5,000 in seller-paid closing costs to keep more money in your pocket. You'll Love this home! This Like New Home features Fantastic Location, Outdoorliving, Instant Equity & Peace of Mind. *A complete 2021 remodel means the roof, HVAC, water heater, energy-efficient windows, gutters, light fixtures, and stacked washer/dryer are all just 5 years old. Chef-Inspired Kitchen features shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, a custom tile backsplash, and is full of stainless steel appliances. Nestled on a generous 0.36-acre lot with NO HOA, you'll have total freedom to build a workshop or design the ultimate backyard retreat. Enjoy the Classic Southern Porch: Unwind on the expansive, covered front porch perfect for rocking chairs and evening relaxation. Features a substantial covered carport with an attached storage closet, plus a separate storage shed for all your lawn gear and tools. *Perfect Triangle Location: Located just minutes from the vibrant shops, dining, and events of Historic Downtown Hillsborough. Enjoy an easy, comfortable commute to Durham, Chapel Hill, Duke University, UNC, Raleigh, and Greensboro. *Get outside and enjoy Fairview Park just around the corner, offering immediate access to playgrounds, ball fields, and tennis/pickleball courts. This charming home awaits you! Take the first step & get preapproved with our in house lender.
$284,000
2 bedrooms
1 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.36 acres
1,010 square feet
$281 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Carport Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters
- Lot Size Acres 0.36
- Other Parking Driveway
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Attached Carport, Covered, Paved
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,010
- Appliances Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
- Cooling Gas, Heat Pump, Humidity Control
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Carpet, Laminate, Simulated Wood
- Heating None
- Interior Features Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Shower Only
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet
- Rooms Total 5
- Community Features Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
- Lot Features Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Rectangular Lot
- Tax Annual Amount 3578.24
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1991
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1991
- NeighborhoodNorthern Heights
- CountyOrange
- AreaHillsborough
- Elementary SchoolOrange - River Park Elementary
- Middle SchoolOrange - Orange Middle
- High SchoolOrange - Orange High
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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