Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/11/2026
Listed
$325,000
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MLS
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Property Description
This adorable ranch in the Hillsborough Heights neighborhood has it all: quiet, light-filled rooms, a gleaming new kitchen with all new appliances, hardwood floors and crown molding throughout, a basement large enough for any hobby you could dream up, artful landscaping, and a backyard so big that it practically demands summer parties and lawn sports. Welcome to 523 Central Avenue, a 1,097 sq. ft. home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a full standing-height basement on a 0.34-acre lot. Small touches here and there spark a sense of delight: the Rifle Paper Company wallpaper in the bedroom/flex room, the large farmhouse sink overlooking the sunny backyard, the Japanese maple and Baptisia varieties in the front beds. Not as visible but equally important are improvements such as a new Trane AC unit and ductwork, updated fixtures, and new ceilings that replaced dated acoustic tiles. 523 Central Avenue is minutes from downtown Hillsborough and Highway 70. It's a block from Hillsborough Heights Park, which is owned and maintained by the Town of Hillsborough.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 523 Central Ave
General
- Price: $325,000
- Taxes: $3,270
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10173414
- Updated: 6/11/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Stone Counters
- Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Down Draft, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard
Parking
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Paved
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Hillsborough Heights
- Driving Directions: From I40 (exit 261)/I85 (exit 164) head north on Churton St/86. Turn left on King Street, turn right on Nash Street, Turn left on Alma, turn left on Terrell, turn right on Freeland, turn right on Central Ave. 523 Central Ave is on your right
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Orange - Central Elementary
- Middle School: Orange - Orange Middle
- High School: Orange - Orange High
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Exhaust Fan
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, None
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Block
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Concrete, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unheated
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Drapes, Screens, Shutters, Storm Window(s)
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1097
- Square Feet: 1,097
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,097 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1956
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,810.4
- Frontage: City Street
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
- Zoning: R10
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,270.84
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 9864597786
- Lot Number: A
Listed by Hillsborough RE Group LLC, Marlene Slieter (919) 417-6663
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Schools
Schools serving 523 Central Ave
School District:Orange County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Central Elementary, Hillsborough, NC 154 Hayes Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Hillsborough Elementary 402 North Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Orange Middle School 308 Orange High School Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Orange High 500 Orange High School Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 523 Central Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 523 Central Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,514
92%
$284,100
160%
2024
$1,833
4%
$109,200
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2023
$1,770
1%
$109,200
—
2021
$1,752
-1%
$109,200
—
2022
$1,766
1%
$109,200
13%
2021
$1,752
8%
$96,400
—
2018
$1,624
1%
$96,400
—
2017
$1,608
-1%
$96,400
4%
2016
$1,632
8%
$93,080
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2014
$1,517
65%
$93,080
—
2013
$919
—
$93,080
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- Updated 3 days ago
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- 4Total Baths
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523 Central Avenue, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (MLS# 10173414) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 523 Central Avenue is currently listed for $325,000 and was received on June 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 523 Central Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hillsborough? You can browse all Hillsborough real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.