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$188,900

524 Tuliptree Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Listed by Johnny Chappell · Compass -- Raleigh
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1983

About this home

Unlock incredible long-term wealth potential with this outstanding value-add acquisition at 524 Tuliptree Road. Positioned on an expansive, quiet 0.39-acre lot, this 1,026-square-foot ranch serves as the perfect low-barrier baseline for a highly profitable BRRRR strategy in Orange County. The classic front brick facade provides excellent curb appeal, while the low-maintenance vinyl siding ensures easy future upkeep for your property management team. Built on a solid slab foundation, the single-story 3-bedroom layout is highly optimized for a straightforward, efficient rehab that allows you to force substantial immediate equity. Capitalize on the robust rental demand and tight entry-level inventory in the Hillsborough market. Bring your contractor, execute the updates, and add a reliable cash-flow generator to your rental portfolio today!

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10174956
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Highland Woods
Status
Active
Days on market
118
On market date
June 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.39 acres
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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
1.23 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
1.12 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
1.03 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

Walkability

Blended score for Hillsborough'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).

17
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Hillsborough, from live MLS data.

On the market 118 days -- 19 fewer days than Hillsborough's current average of 137 days.
For reference, the median list price across 167 active listings in Hillsborough right now is $449,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,288/mo
$37,780 down
$151,120 loan
Principal & interest$980
Property tax (est.)$157
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 14, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.