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$274,900
79 Days On Site

539 Riddle Avenue
Hillsborough, NC 27278

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
1
Partial Bath
1,010
SqFt
$272
/SqFt
1991
Built
Subdivision:
Northern Heights
County:
Orange
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1010 Sqft Single Family Home |2Br 2Bath | $279K | 0.36 Acres | **USDA Loan eligible home!** Stop renting and start building equity! Just minutes from Historic Downtown Hillsborough! this thoughtful and nicely refreshed home offers natural light and a flexible 0.36-acre lot with room to live, relax, entertain, and garden, create your ideal outdoor space. Recent Updates will give you peace of mind. A complete 2021 refresh means many of the home's major systems and features are only about five years old, including the roof, HVAC, water heater, energy-efficient windows, gutters, light fixtures, and stacked washer/dryer. Fresh paint and professional cleaning further enhance the home's clean, move-in-ready appeal. Chef-Inspired Kitchen, this stylish kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, custom tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Bright, functional, and inviting, this kitchen is ready for your next gathering or quiet morning coffee. NO HOA! The spacious 0.36-acre lot gives you something that's hard to find at this price point: space and flexibility. You have the freedom to make the property your own. Create a private garden, build a workshop, add outdoor entertaining areas, establish a play space, or simply enjoy having room to spread out. The expansive covered front porch adds classic Southern charm and creates the perfect spot for patio furniture and relaxing with morning coffee or unwinding after a long day. A large covered carport with attached storage provides convenient protection from the elements, while the additional rear storage shed offers plenty of space for lawn equipment, tools, and outdoor gear. Prime Triangle Location, If location matters to you, this home puts you close to it all, with easy access to the 70, 85, and 40, you can be anywhere in the triangle in minutes, Durham, Chapel Hill, Duke University, UNC, Raleigh, and Greensboro. Enjoy being a hop skip and a jump from the shops, restaurants, breweries, and events of Historic Downtown Hillsborough. Stay home and enjoy Fairview Park just around the corner, offering playgrounds, ball fields, and tennis/pickleball courts for convenient recreation close to home. Fantastic location. Exceptional value. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer ready to stop renting, looking for an affordable Triangle-area home, downsizing, or searching for a property with room to grow, this Hillsborough home checks the boxes. *** USDA Eligible home means there is the potential for NO DOWN PAYMENT** Need Help with financing our In House Lender that can let you know where you stand and what opportunities might be available for you. Chris Moyer 561 632-7316

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Price 
$274,900
Days On Site 
79 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,010 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.36 Acres
Year Built 
1991
MLS® Number 
10179411
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$3,578.24
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoPrice changed to $274,900
3 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.36
Carport 
1
Direction Faces 
South
Disclosures 
Seller Disclosure
Foundation 
Brick/Mortar
Levels 
One
Parking 
CarportAttached CarportCoveredPaved
Property Condition 
Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
1010
SqFt Total 
1010
Style 
Ranch
Utilities 
Natural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R10
Interior Features
Appliances 
Free-Standing Gas RangeFree-Standing RefrigeratorOvenWasher/DryerWasher/Dryer StackedWater Heater
Cooling 
GasHumidity ControlHeat Pump
Flooring 
CarpetLaminateSimulated Wood
Interior 
Granite CountersOpen FloorplanHigh Speed Internet
Laundry Features 
Laundry Closet
Main Level Bedrooms 
2
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 12.0 x 119.0Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 119.0 x 8.0Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 115.0 x 77.0Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 118.0 x 1810.0Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 118.0 x 123.0Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
Rain Gutters
Lot Features 
Back YardGentle SlopingRectangular Lot
Other Structures 
Shed(s)
Patio And Porch 
CoveredFront Porch
Road Frontage 
City Street
Roof 
Shingle
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkPlaygroundTennis Court(s)
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAUSDA LoanVA Loan
Roads 
Asphalt
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Orange - River Park Elementary
Middle School
Orange - Orange Middle
High School
Orange - Orange High
Listing courtesy of Christopher Moyer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService



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