$385,000
About this home
Some homes feel welcoming before you ever step through the door. With its covered front porch, mature trees, and inviting lawn, this Hillsborough ranch is one of those homes. Set just outside Hardscrabble in northern Durham County, it offers character, comfortable single-level living, and outdoor spaces that invite you to slow down and stay awhile. Inside, the vaulted living room creates an airy feel, while the brick fireplace brings warmth and a natural gathering place. The kitchen features white cabinetry, generous counter space, and breakfast bar seating, with an opening to the living room that keeps the spaces connected. A separate dining room makes room for shared meals and special occasions, while a room currently used as a home office offers flexibility for work or hobbies. Practical touches include cabinetry above the laundry area, a garage, and a separate storage shed for tools and outdoor equipment. Out back, the deck overlooks the yard and wooded surroundings, offering a place to enjoy morning coffee, host a cookout, or unwind after a busy day. No HOA and no restrictive covenants add to the appeal. If you've been searching for a ranch home with a Hillsborough address, a northern Durham County location, a covered porch, and space to enjoy both indoors and out, this one is worth a closer look.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10198463
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Oak Ridge
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 3
- On market date
- October 15, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.92 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 827
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Durham Public 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Hillsborough, from live MLS data.
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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.