Hillsborough, NC · 168 active listings

27278 Real Estate

Homes for sale in ZIP code 27278 in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Live MLS listings, recent sales, and market stats for this ZIP, refreshed daily.

ZIP 27278 market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for ZIP 27278, refreshed nightly.

Median list price
$450,220
Median sale price (12mo)
$470,000
Avg. days on market
98 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Year over year
+4.4%

Currently for sale in 27278

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311 W Orange Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
New
$995,000
311 W Orange Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 bd·4.5 ba
1 day on market
New construction
Listed by Reid Maxwell Hunter, Realty Raleigh
3915 Remington Run, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$800,000
3915 Remington Run, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 bd·3.5 ba·2,986 sqft
2 days on market
Listed by Judith Weinstock, Keller Williams Central
1305 Clandon Square Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
New
$765,000
1305 Clandon Square Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 bd·3 ba
1 day on market
Listed by Sharon Hocker, Keller Williams Elite Realty
745 James J Freeland Memorial Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
New
$500,440
745 James J Freeland Memorial Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
5 bd·3 ba
1 day on market
New construction
Listed by Kenneth Ward, D.R. Horton, Inc.
1184 Magpie Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$1,240,000
1184 Magpie Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 bd·4.5 ba
2 days on market
New construction
Listed by Ben Thomas, DSM Realty Inc
303 W Hill Avenue S, Hillsborough, NC 27278
New
$875,000
303 W Hill Avenue S, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
3 bd·3.5 ba
1 day on market
Listed by Joel Sivertsen, NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc.
207 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$695,000
207 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 bd·3 ba
4 days on market
Listed by Frank Casadonte, Hillsborough RE Group LLC
7811 Buckhorn Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$398,500
7811 Buckhorn Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 bd·3 ba
185 days on market
Listed by Leigh Ann Rasberry, Rasberry Realty LLC
176 Torain Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$149,900
176 Torain Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
2 bd·1 ba
5 days on market
Listed by Catherine Triplett, Prescott Realty & Rentals Inc
319 County Seat Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$515,000
319 County Seat Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 bd·2.5 ba
4 days on market
Listed by Melissa H White, Keller Williams Central
Lot C Arden Estates Court, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$300,000
Lot C Arden Estates Court, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 days on market
Listed by Brette Davis, Davis & Main Real Estate
105 N Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
$479,900
105 N Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
2 days on market
Listed by Scott Cobb, Above & Beyond Realty LLC

Recently sold in 27278

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

3311 Alex Drive, Hillsborough NC 27278
Sold 3 days ago
$425,000
Listed at $435,000
3311 Alex Drive, Hillsborough NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
3 bd·2.5 ba·1,805 sqft
3311 Alex Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Sold 3 days ago
$425,000
Listed at $435,000
3311 Alex Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
3 bd·2.5 ba
643 Mcadams Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Sold 3 days ago
$305,000
643 Mcadams Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
3 bd·1 ba
1412 Winter Sweet Place, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Sold 3 days ago
$1,201,500
Listed at $1,175,000
1412 Winter Sweet Place, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 bd·3 ba
318 W Queen Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Sold 3 days ago
$880,000
Listed at $895,000
318 W Queen Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
3 bd·3 ba
725 James J Freeland Memorial Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Sold 4 days ago
$470,000
Listed at $479,990
725 James J Freeland Memorial Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, 27278
4 bd·3.5 ba

Popular neighborhoods in 27278

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

Walkability

Blended score for ZIP 27278's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

47
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
48 / 100
Restaurants & cafes7
Grocery stores1
Parks0
Schools6
Transit stops3
Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Hillsborough Elementary
1.19 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
422
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Orange County Schools
Middle
Orange Middle
0.71 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
520
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Orange County Schools
High
Orange High
0.92 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,346
Student:teacher ratio
17.0:1
District
Orange County Schools

Commute from Hillsborough

Real drive time from Hillsborough's center to Downtown Raleigh.

43 min
typical drive time
37.3 mi
distance
40 min
with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Hillsborough, from Roxboro, Person County Airport.

Clear
50°F
Clear

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ZIP 27278 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27278 right now?+

There are currently 168 active listings in ZIP 27278, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27278?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27278 is $450,220. Homes are spending an average of 98 days on market.

Is ZIP 27278's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27278 have risen 4.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27278?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27278 are Not in a Subdivision, Collins Ridge, Waterstone.

What schools serve ZIP 27278?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27278's center are Hillsborough Elementary, Orange Middle, Orange High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27278 walkable?+

ZIP 27278's center has a walkability score of 47 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 27278?+

The typical drive from Hillsborough's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 43 minutes (37.3 miles).

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