224 Empress Rd

Hillsborough, NC 27278

$599,900
Price
4
Beds
2,843 Sq. Ft.
$211 / Sq. Ft.
2,843
Sq. Ft.
$211
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Immaculately maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the highly desirable Waterstone community of Hillsborough! From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire main level and staircase, along with thoughtful upgrades like crown molding, lighting and fresh paint on most walls. The main level features a private office with French doors and custom built-ins, perfect for working from home or a quiet retreat. The upgraded gourmet kitchen is a true...Immaculately maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the highly desirable Waterstone community of Hillsborough! From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire main level and staircase, along with thoughtful upgrades like crown molding, lighting and fresh paint on most walls. The main level features a private office with French doors and custom built-ins, perfect for working from home or a quiet retreat. The upgraded gourmet kitchen is a true centerpiece, offering granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and an oversized island with abundant storage and prep space. The spacious family room is designed for both comfort and entertaining with a cozy gas fireplace and additional built-ins with cabinets. Enjoy outdoor living year-round on the screened porch overlooking the private backyard and expansive patio--ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. Upstairs, you'll find an open loft area, convenient laundry room, and three generously sized secondary bedrooms, including one with an attached full bath perfect for guests or multigenerational living. The luxurious primary suite features dual walk-in closets and a spa-like ensuite bath complete with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate tiled shower. This move-in ready home combines space, style, and functionality in one of Hillsborough's most sought-after swimming pool neighborhoods!
  1. Listed by Melisa Edmonds • Triangle Elite Realty, LLC
  2. Listed by Karen Mark • Triangle Elite Realty, LLC

Property Details for 224 Empress Road

View
Yes
Showings Expected to Begin
05-14-2026
Subdivision
Waterstone
HOA Fees
$1,200.00
LISTING UPDATED: 06/17/2026 03:05 PM

Property Details for 224 Empress Road

StatusActive
MLS #10167153
Days on Market48
Taxes$7,102 / year
HOA Fees$1,200 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2015
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyOrange County
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Building Information for 224 Empress Road

Stories2Year Built2015Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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$3,681 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,989

Property Taxes

$592

HOA Dues

$100

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Property Information for 224 Empress Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: ESU
  • Directions: Take I-40 to Old Chapel Hill Hillsborough Rd/Old NC 86 in Orange County. Take exit 261 from I-40. Follow Old Chapel Hill Hillsborough Rd/Old NC 86 and Cates Creek Pkwy to Empress Rd in Hillsborough. Home is on the right.
  • Subdivision Name: Waterstone
  • Latitude: 36.052643
  • Longitude: -79.091084
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
  • Association: Yes
  • Total HOA Dues: $.00
  • HOA 1 Fees Required: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,102.37
  • City Limits Of: Hillsborough
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 63
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Orange - New Hope Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange - A L Stanback Middle
  • High School: Orange - Cedar Ridge High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2843.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 9873380077
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 29
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Senior Community: No
  • Builder Name: Ashton Woods Homes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Shake Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Shake Siding, Vinyl Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Windows Treatment: Double Pane Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining L, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Equipment Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Shake Siding, Vinyl Siding, Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Equipment: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.4
  • Room Width: 11.4
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13.3
  • Room Width: 13.3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12.2 x 11.4
  • Room Width: 11.4
  • Room Length: 12.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 5.4
  • Room Width: 5.4
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.3
  • Room Width: 11.3
  • Room Length: 11.4
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12.7 x 12.6
  • Room Width: 12.6
  • Room Length: 12.7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 15
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 8
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 14.3 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 14.3
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Kitchen
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Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 224 Empress Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10167153

$599,900—
May 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10167153

$615,000—
Feb 28, 2022

Sold

AMLS #2426590

$550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10167153

$599,900
05/14/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10167153

$615,000
02/28/2022

Sold

AMLS #2426590

$550,000

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Schools near 224 Empress Road

This home is within Orange County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Hope Elementary
Public - PK to 5
A L Stanback Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Cedar Ridge High
Public - 9 to 12
Orange County Schools Online Academy
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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More information about 224 Empress Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278

224 Empress Road is a single family home for sale in Hillsborough, NC 27278. This property was listed for sale on May 14, 2026 by Triangle Elite Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $599,900. It has been on the market for a total of 48 days and was last sold on February 28, 2022. This listing's school district is Orange County School District. Nearby schools include New Hope Elementary, A L Stanback Middle and Cedar Ridge High. 224 Empress Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,843 sqft single family home built in 2015.

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