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1718 U S 70a Hillsborough, NC 27278

$399,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,585

Acres

Year

1950

Close Date

Feb 12, 2024

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$252

Date Listed

Jan 11, 2024

Description of 1718 U S 70a, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Listing details for 1718 U S 70a, Hillsborough, NC 27278 : A charming and fully renovated home with historic character and modern updates. The home offers two upstairs rooms that could be used as bedrooms, bonus, or office in addition to the two main floor bedrooms. Brand new bath upstairs, brand new kitchen down. Newly finished laundry space. All hardwood flooring unearthed and refinished, and new paint both inside and out. Beautiful wood burning fireplace in living room. New or recent windows, plus new trim work, septic system and field, lighting, closets, landscaping, more! Be sure to see updates list. All set on a bucolic acre of land with beautiful pasture, and treed views at back. Just a hop and a skip to all things Hillsborough, and close to Durham and highways. Plus, there's a new proposed park nearby with indoor & outdoor sports facilities! And did you know that an Aldi's will be opening 3 minutes away on NC 86? Woohoo! Enjoy all the charm of a 1950 classic home with today's updates and amenities. A special property.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 9:55 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$399,000

MLS #ID

10005576

Close Price

$399,000

Close Date

Feb 12, 2024

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,585

Acres

Year

1950

Days on Site

766 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$252

Date Listed

Jan 11, 2024

Location

Street Address

1718 U S 70a

City

Hillsborough

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27278

County

Orange

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

I-85 to exit 165. Right on 86, right on US 70A.

Schools

Elementary School

River Park

Middle School

A L Stanback

High School

Cedar Ridge

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,585

Stories / Levels

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1950

Style

Bungalow, Cape Cod and Cottage

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding

Roof

Shingle

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$252

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees, Open Lot and Pasture

Lot Size (Acres)

Interior Details

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) and Washer

Flooring

Ceramic Tile and Hardwood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room, Masonry and Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air and Electric

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway

Patio & Porch Features

Deck and Screened

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Primary Bedroom	Main	12.7 × 10.9
Bedroom 2	Main	12 × 11.2
Bedroom 3	Second	12.4 × 10.4
Office	Second	12.4 × 9.8
Kitchen	Main	12.9 × 11.1
Dining Room	Main	11.4 × 9.9
Living Room	Main	16.9 × 12.9
Laundry	Main	6.8 × 6.3

Listing Provided By

Wendy Tanson, 919-971-7180, Nest Realty of the Triangle

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10005576

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Property History

DateEventPrice

2/12/2024

Sold

$399,000

$252/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10005576

1/11/2024

Listed for sale

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Triangle, MLS #10005576

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What's this home worth?

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$381K – $452K

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