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$249,200

1616 Riverside Drive, Hillsborough NC 27278
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Listed by Vivian Sweatt
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,066 sqft
Year built
1959

About this home

possibility takes center stage. This new Hillsborough listing offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, and 1,066 square feet across a single floor, giving buyers a manageable canvas for updates without the scale of a sprawling renovation. The five-room plan can support comfortable daily living while leaving space for a guest room, office, or hobby area. Refresh surfaces and fixtures, rethink the kitchen, or create a cohesive interior that reflects your style and budget. Brick exterior construction and a masonry foundation provide established building elements to evaluate as improvements are planned. The lot may accommodate garden beds, a grilling spot, play space, or a simple seating area for enjoying the surrounding environment. Its residential setting offers breathing room while keeping Hillsborough destinations accessible. This home may appeal to first-time buyers mindful of price point, owner-occupants ready to personalize, or investors assessing long-term potential.

Property details

MLS #
1237348
Property type
Stick/Site Built
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
5
On market date
September 30, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.46 acres

Location

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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Hillsborough Elementary
1.95 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
1.5 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
1.66 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).

57
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
75 / 100
Restaurants & cafes10
Grocery stores4
Parks0
Schools3
Transit stops8
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 5 days -- 131 fewer days than Hillsborough's current average of 136 days.
For reference, the median list price across 166 active listings in Hillsborough right now is $449,945.

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Est. monthly payment
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$49,840 down
$199,360 loan
Principal & interest$1,293
Property tax (est.)$208
Home insurance (est.)$150

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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.