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$279,000

539 Riddle Avenue, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Listed by Christopher Moyer · Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1991

About this home

**Seller Offering $5,000 towards buyers closing costs** **USDA Loan eligible home!** 1010 Sqft Single Family Home |2Br 2Bath | $279K | 0.36 Acres | Stop renting and start building equity! Just minutes from Historic Downtown Hillsborough! this thoughtful and nicely refreshed home offers natural light and a flexible 0.36-acre lot with room to live, relax, entertain, and garden, create your ideal outdoor space. Recent Updates will give you peace of mind. A complete 2021 refresh means many of the home's major systems and features are only about five years old, including the roof, HVAC, water heater, energy-efficient windows, gutters, light fixtures, and stacked washer/dryer. Fresh paint and professional cleaning further enhance the home's clean, move-in-ready appeal. Chef-Inspired Kitchen, this stylish kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, custom tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Bright, functional, and inviting, this kitchen is ready for your next gathering or quiet morning coffee. NO HOA! The spacious 0.36-acre lot gives you something that's hard to find at this price point: space and flexibility. You have the freedom to make the property your own. Create a private garden, build a workshop, add outdoor entertaining areas, establish a play space, or simply enjoy having room to spread out. The expansive covered front porch adds classic Southern charm and creates the perfect spot for patio furniture and relaxing with morning coffee or unwinding after a long day. A large covered carport with attached storage provides convenient protection from the elements, while the additional rear storage shed offers plenty of space for lawn equipment, tools, and outdoor gear. Prime Triangle Location, If location matters to you, this home puts you close to it all, with easy access to the 70, 85, and 40, you can be anywhere in the triangle in minutes, Durham, Chapel Hill, Duke University, UNC, Raleigh, and Greensboro. Enjoy being a hop skip and a jump from the shops, restaurants, breweries, and events of Historic Downtown Hillsborough. Stay home and enjoy Fairview Park just around the corner, offering playgrounds, ball fields, and tennis/pickleball courts for convenient recreation close to home. Fantastic location. Exceptional value. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer ready to stop renting, looking for an affordable Triangle-area home, downsizing, or searching for a property with room to grow, this Hillsborough home checks the boxes. *** USDA Eligible home means there is the potential for NO DOWN PAYMENT** Need Help with financing our In House Lender that can let you know where you stand and what opportunities might be available for you. Chris Moyer 561 632-7316

Property details

MLS #
10179411
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Northern Heights
Status
Active
Days on market
56
On market date
July 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.36 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Hillsborough Elementary
0.94 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
0.99 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
0.96 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

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$55,800 down
$223,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,448
Property tax (est.)$233
Home insurance (est.)$150

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