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$149,900

176 Torain Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Listed by Catherine Triplett · Prescott Realty & Rentals Inc
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1952

About this home

SOLD AS IS....NEEDS RENOVATION....Welcome to this charming single-story cottage located in the heart of Hillsborough. The property is nestled on a lot surrounded by mature trees, offering a peaceful, natural backdrop. The exterior also includes an easily accessible yard, providing ample outdoor space. This property offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy quiet living with convenient access to amenities, local shops, and dining of historic Hillsborough. (Virtual imagery included to visualize potential renovations.)

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10199086
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Homemont
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.23 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
0.67 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
0.76 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
0.8 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 0 days -- 141 fewer days than Hillsborough's current average of 141 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
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$29,980 down
$119,920 loan
Principal & interest$778
Property tax (est.)$125
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 hr ago.

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