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$875,000

229 Aurora Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Listed by Emme Zheng · Blue Orchid Realty LLC
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5.1
Living area
N/A
Year built
2017

About this home

FIRST-FLOOR BEDROOM SUITE WITH A FULL BATH AND A FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT! Impressive 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offering approximately 4,958 square feet across three finished levels in Waterstone Estates. The main level features hardwood floors, spacious living and dining areas, a dramatic two-story family room with a fireplace, and a generously sized kitchen with abundant cabinetry and storage. A three-season enclosed patio extends the living space and provides a comfortable place to relax throughout much of the year. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite is joined by additional bedrooms and flexible bonus space. Every bedroom offers direct access to a bathroom. The finished basement provides exceptional versatility with a recreation area, media space, sixth bedroom, full bath, and abundant storage, ideal for guests, a home office, multigenerational living, a home theater, or an exercise room. Outside, enjoy the beautifully maintained backyard featuring fruit trees, tiered garden beds, and a stone patio. Waterstone amenities include a community pool, playground, and paved walking and biking paths. Conveniently located near historic downtown Hillsborough, shopping, dining, UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus, and I-40/I-85.

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Property details

MLS #
10187281
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Waterstone
Status
Active
Days on market
7
On market date
August 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
0.22 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Hillsborough Elementary
2.34 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
A L Stanback Middle
1.77 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
636
Student:teacher ratio
13.5:1
District
Orange County Schools
High
Cedar Ridge High
2 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
1,039
Student:teacher ratio
15.7:1
District
Orange County Schools

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$175,000 down
$700,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,540
Property tax (est.)$729
Home insurance (est.)$150

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