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$615,000
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223 Empress Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,692
SqFt
$228
/SqFt
2015
Built
Subdivision:
Waterstone
County:
Orange
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$615,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,692 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.17 Acres
Year Built 
2015
MLS® Number 
10134385
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$7,422.51
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$540 Semi-Annually
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
7 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.17
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Slab
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Green Energy Efficient 
Thermostat
Levels 
Three Or More
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
PavedGarageGarage Faces FrontAttached
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
2692
SqFt Total 
2692
Style 
Transitional
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherENERGY STAR Qualified AppliancesGas CooktopGas Water HeaterMicrowaveRange HoodWasher/Dryer
Cooling 
Zoned
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Great Room
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
CarpetHardwoodTile
Heating 
ElectricForced AirNatural GasZoned
Interior 
BookcasesCeiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingDouble VanityEntrance FoyerGranite CountersHigh CeilingsKitchen IslandOpen FloorplanPantrySoaking TubTray Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Upper Level
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 10.7 x 14.5Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 11 x 12Level - Second
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 12.5 x 20.8Level - Third
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 10.3 x 16.2Level - Main
Entrance Hall 
Dimensions - 4.2 x 13.4Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 12 x 17Level - Main
Laundry 
Dimensions - 5.1 x 5.9Level - Second
Living Room 
Dimensions - 15 x 16Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 14 x 16Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 10 x 13.5Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
StoneVinyl Siding
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Back Yard
Patio And Porch 
CoveredPatioPorchRear Porch
Road Frontage 
City Street
Roof 
Shingle
Spa Features 
None
Community Features
Association Dues 
540
Community Features 
ParkPlaygroundPoolStreet Lights
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
HOA Fee Frequency 
Semi-Annually
Horse Property 
None
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Orange - New Hope
Middle School
Orange - A L Stanback
High School
Orange - Cedar Ridge
Listing courtesy of Lisa Ellis of Real Estate By Design



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