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Sold for $600,000
  • $600,000

    223 Empress Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

    4beds
    2,692sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 2015
    7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
    $598,000 Zestimate®
    $223/sqft
    $2,752 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $598,000

    $532,000 - $670,000

    $2,752/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome home to 223 Empress Road, a beautifully designed three-story residence located in the highly sought-after Waterstone neighborhood. Ideally situated just minutes from I-40, UNC Hillsborough Hospital, downtown Hillsborough, and a short drive to downtown Durham or Chapel Hill, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, accessibility, and lifestyle. Step inside to discover a thoughtful floor plan with timeless finishes and quality craftsmanship throughout. The main level features hardwood flooring, a private office with French doors, and stylish built-in bookcases. The open-concept layout seamlessly connects the kitchen, living room, and dining room, creating an ideal space for entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen is designed to impress, with a gas range, an expansive center island, and pantry. The living room centers around a gas-log fireplace with side cabinets and shelving, adding warmth and character to the space. On the second floor, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and a conveniently located laundry room. The owner's suite offers luxury and comfort with a tray ceiling, large walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bathroom featuring a garden soaking tub and a stand-alone tile shower. The two secondary bedrooms share a full hall bathroom. The third floor offers remarkable flexibility with a private fourth bedroom, a full bath, walk in closet and a charming window seat with built in cubbies This space is ideal as a guest suite, bonus room, teen retreat, or dedicated creative space. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a fully fenced backyard, a covered flagstone patio, and a flat driveway and lot that offer convenience and ease. The two-car garage provides ample storage functionality and electric car charger. Neighborhood pool, playground and miles of sidewalks. 223 Empress Road is more than just a home—it is a lifestyle. With its open floor plan, thoughtful design, and unbeatable location close to major conveniences, this property is ready to welcome its next chapter.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 21, 2026 at 09:14am

    Listed by:

    Lisa Ellis 919-606-1754,

    Real Estate By Design

    Bought with:

    Liz Fortunato, 274624

    Choice Residential Real Estate

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10134385MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer
    • Laundry: Upper Level
    Features
    • Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Great Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,692
    • Total interior livable area: 2,692 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,692
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Paved
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
    • Pool features: Community
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 sqft
    • Features: Back Yard, Hardwood Trees
    Details
    • Parcel number: 9873382118
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Transitional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Stone, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2015

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Thermostat

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Park, Playground, Pool, Street Lights
    Location
    • Region: Hillsborough
    • Subdivision: Waterstone

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $540 semi-annually
    • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool
    • Services included: Unknown

    Other

    Other facts
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/20/2026Sold$600,000-2.4%$223/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10134385 Report a problem
    1/7/2026Pending sale$615,000$228/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10134385 Report a problem
    11/21/2025Listed for sale$615,000+3.2%$228/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10134385 Report a problem
    5/31/2024Sold$596,000+3.8%$221/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10025660 Report a problem
    5/4/2024Pending sale$574,000$213/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10025660 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,423 +29.6%$623,600 +66.7%
    2024$5,727 +3.4%$374,100
    2023$5,538 +0.3%$374,100

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 27278

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Orange - New Hope
    • Middle: Orange - A L Stanback
    • High: Orange - Cedar Ridge

    Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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