223 Empress Rd
Description
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.
- Listed by Lisa Ellis • Real Estate By Design
Property Details for 223 Empress Road
Property Details for 223 Empress Road
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 10134385 |
| Days on Market | 47 |
| Taxes | $7,423 / year |
| HOA Fees | $540 semi-annually |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF |
| County | Orange County |
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Building Information for 223 Empress Road
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$3,706 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$2,997
$619
$90
Property Information for 223 Empress Road
- Directions: From I-40 take exit 261 (Old NC 86) toward Hillsborough; Turn right onto Waterstone Drive; Turn left onto College Park Rd, Turn right onto Cates Creek Pkwy; Turn right onto Empress Rd and your home is on the left!
- Subdivision Name: Waterstone
- Latitude: 36.052935
- Longitude: -79.090617
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Association Fee Includes: Unknown
- Association: Yes
- Total HOA Dues: $.00
- HOA 1 Fees Required: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,422.51
- City Limits Of: Hillsborough
- City Limits YN: Yes
- Lot Number: 51
- Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Property Leased YN: No
- Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
- Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-01-19
- Elementary School: Orange - New Hope
- Middle Or Junior School: Orange - A L Stanback
- High School: Orange - Cedar Ridge
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Paved
- Carport: No
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: Yes
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=YF8qnXTw9C6&brand=0&mls=1&
- Building Area Total: 2692.0
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Hardwood Trees
- Architectural Style: Transitional
- Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 0
- Other Area Above Grade: 53
- Other Area Below Grade: 0
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 53
- Parcel Number: 9873382118
- Structure Type: House
- Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
- Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Primary Residence YN: Yes
- New Construction: No
- Photos Count: 49
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Community Features: Park, Playground, Pool, Street Lights
- Senior Community: No
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Water Source: Public
- Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
- Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Fencing: Fenced
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Shingle
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
- New Construction Type: Stone, Vinyl Siding, House
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 2
- Fireplace Features: Great Room
- Fireplace Y N: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Cooling: Zoned
- Cooling?: Yes
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Heating?: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry Features: Upper Level
- Interior 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
- Spa Features: None
- Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer
- Interior: Cable Available, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Paved, Stone, Vinyl Siding, Upper Level, Smoke Detector(s)
- Equipment: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer, Upper Level, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Paved
- Rooms Total: 9.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 16
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 10.7 x 14.5
- Room Width: 14.5
- Room Length: 10.7
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 17
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 16
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 10.3 x 16.2
- Room Width: 16.2
- Room Length: 10.3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 13.5
- Room Width: 13.5
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Office
- Room Dimensions: 4.2 x 13.4
- Room Width: 13.4
- Room Length: 4.2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Entrance Hall
- Room Dimensions: 5.1 x 5.9
- Room Width: 5.9
- Room Length: 5.1
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 20.8
- Room Width: 20.8
- Room Length: 12.5
- Room Level: Third
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Class Name: CrossProperty
Property History for 223 Empress Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10134385 | — | |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10134385 | $615,000 | — |
| May 31, 2024 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10025660 | $596,000 | — |
| May 3, 2024 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10025660 | — | |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10025660 | $574,000 | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $368,000 | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $368,000 | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | — | |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Sold AMLS #2130009 | $368,000 | — |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $368,000 | — |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | — | |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Pending AMLS #2130009 | — | |
| Jun 3, 2017 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | — | |
| May 24, 2017 | Listed (Active) AMLS #2130009 | $375,000 | — |
| May 24, 2017 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $375,000 | — |
| May 24, 2017 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $375,000 | — |
| May 24, 2017 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $374,900 | — |
| May 26, 2015 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | $344,782 | — |
| May 26, 2015 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | $344,782 | — |
| May 26, 2015 | Sold AMLS #1993994 | $344,782 | — |
| Mar 9, 2015 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | — | |
| Mar 9, 2015 | Listed (Active) AMLS #1993994 | $344,782 | — |
| Mar 9, 2015 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | $344,782 | — |
| Mar 9, 2015 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | $344,782 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10134385 | — |
| 11/21/2025 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10134385 | $615,000 |
| 05/31/2024 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10025660 | $596,000 |
| 05/03/2024 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10025660 | — |
| 04/26/2024 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10025660 | $574,000 |
| 07/11/2017 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $368,000 |
| 07/11/2017 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $368,000 |
| 07/11/2017 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | — |
| 07/11/2017 | Sold AMLS #2130009 | $368,000 |
| 07/10/2017 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $368,000 |
| 07/10/2017 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | — |
| 07/10/2017 | Pending AMLS #2130009 | — |
| 06/03/2017 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | — |
| 05/24/2017 | Listed (Active) AMLS #2130009 | $375,000 |
| 05/24/2017 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $375,000 |
| 05/24/2017 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $375,000 |
| 05/24/2017 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2130009 | $374,900 |
| 05/26/2015 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | $344,782 |
| 05/26/2015 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | $344,782 |
| 05/26/2015 | Sold AMLS #1993994 | $344,782 |
| 03/09/2015 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | — |
| 03/09/2015 | Listed (Active) AMLS #1993994 | $344,782 |
| 03/09/2015 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | $344,782 |
| 03/09/2015 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1993994 | $344,782 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 223 Empress Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
New Hope Elementary PublicPK to 5 | ||
A L Stanback Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
Cedar Ridge High Public9 to 12 | ||
Orange County Schools Online Academy PublicK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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