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161 Lawndale Ave, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Sold for $254,000

161 Lawndale Ave Hillsborough, NC 27278

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$254,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,302

Acres

1.51

Year

1954

Close Date

Aug 30, 2018

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$110

Date Listed

Jun 23, 2018

Description of 161 Lawndale Ave, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Listing details for 161 Lawndale Ave, Hillsborough, NC 27278 : Oh look! A rare gem of a home in town on a beautiful 1.5 acre lot! From the relaxing covered porch, to spacious deck overlooking the wonderfully landscaped lawn and garden this well maintained split-level offers much that is hard to find in town. Mere minutes from downtown, 30 minutes to RDU don't miss out this great home.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 11:16 PM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$240,000

MLS #ID

2200012

Close Price

$254,000

Close Date

Aug 30, 2018

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,302

Acres

1.51

Year

1954

Days on Site

781 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$110

Date Listed

Jun 23, 2018

Location

Street Address

161 Lawndale Ave

City

Hillsborough

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27278

County

Orange

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Homemont

Driving Directions

From Hwy 85 S, take hwy 70 w exit in Hillsborough, travel hwy 70 W to Cornelius street, right onto Lawndale, home in curve. From hwy 40, take Hillsborough exit to nc 86 N, take nc 86 N to Cornelius st, left onto Cornelius street, right to Lawndale.

Schools

Elementary School

Hillsborough

Middle School

Orange

High School

Orange

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

2,302

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1954

Style

Ranch

Construction Materials

Brick and Brick Veneer

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$110

Lot Features

Landscaped and Open Lot

Lot Size (Acres)

1.51

Lot Dimensions

179 x 53 x 8 x 279 x 278 x 215

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub Only, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs, Shower Only, Storage, Tile Counters and Other

Appliances

Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood and Refrigerator

Flooring

Carpet and Laminate

Fireplace

Heating

Heat Pump, Natural Gas and Oil

Cooling

Central Air and Heat Pump

Exterior Details

Garage

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Asphalt, Attached, Carport, Covered, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front and Parking Pad

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Porch and Screened

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	—
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Main
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Terry Poteat, 919-732-6101, Coldwell Banker HPW

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2200012

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$400K – $613K

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$400K – $613K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

8/30/2018

Sold

$254,000

$110/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2200012

6/23/2018

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2200012

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$400K – $613K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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