About 217 Hillsborough Street
Priced well below tax value. A wonderful downtown historic home ready for anything!! Rental? Couldn't be better with wonderful rental history and fantastic location. Or how about your HGTV fantasy renovation? Take this 1928 building and transition it to a fantastic 2026 gem. Choice is yours and you win either way. Stunning hardwood floors and detailing throughout. Roof (2025) See Historic District guidelines for details on renovation options. Move in ready no matter what you choose. Front has a rocking chair porch, classic stonework and stunning hydrangeas. Large basement storage with washer/dryer and sunny back deck. Some photos virtually staged. Property records show home built in either 1928 or 1935. A rare find in this location, this price point and for a Grand Dame of this pedigree!!!
Features of 217 Hillsborough Street
| MLS® # | 10169550 |
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| Price | $719,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 1,645 |
| Acres | 0.18 |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Traditional |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 217 Hillsborough Street |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Historic District |
| City | Chapel Hill |
| County | Orange |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27514 |
Amenities
| Parking | Driveway, Parking Pad |
|---|---|
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Bathtub/Shower Combination |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s) |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Exterior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Other |
| Foundation | Other |
School Information
| Elementary | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Northside Elementary School |
|---|---|
| Middle | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Guy B Phillips Middle School |
| High | Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 25th, 2026 |
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| Zoning | R-3 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham |
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