255 Empress Road
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Est: $4,242/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
2015Year Built
$212/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$623 semi-annuallyHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
255 Empress Road offers the total package—style, thoughtful upgrades, flexible living spaces, and a wooded backdrop in the highly convenient Waterstone Estates. The open floor plan is exceptionally well designed, packing in an impressive amount of living space without ever feeling oversized. Beautiful scraped engineered hardwoods span the main level and second-floor hallway, creating a polished foundation for the home's fresh, sophisticated style. The main-level guest suite, complete with a private...255 Empress Road offers the total package—style, thoughtful upgrades, flexible living spaces, and a wooded backdrop in the highly convenient Waterstone Estates. The open floor plan is exceptionally well designed, packing in an impressive amount of living space without ever feeling oversized. Beautiful scraped engineered hardwoods span the main level and second-floor hallway, creating a polished foundation for the home's fresh, sophisticated style. The main-level guest suite, complete with a private en-suite bath, is ideal for overnight visitors, while the beautiful home office makes working from home a pleasure. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is joined by three additional bedrooms and a fabulous bonus room, giving everyone room to spread out. The primary retreat features a tray ceiling, huge walk-in closet, and spa-like bath with a separate walk-in shower and soaking tub. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, with under-cabinet lighting and soft-close cabinetry/drawers. And then there's the walk-up third-floor attic—a tremendous storage opportunity with pre-framed set-ins for future windows and TechShield insulation designed to help keep the space cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Outside, the wooded buffer behind the home (with screened-in porch and upgraded paver patio!) creates a peaceful sense of privacy, while the covered front porch offers the perfect spot to connect with neighbors. Waterstone Estates also features a neighborhood pool and clubhouse, making it easy to enjoy the community without leaving home. Ideally located near UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus, Cates Creek Park, and Home Depot, with easy access to Chapel Hill and Durham, 255 Empress Road delivers the combination of beauty, function, and location buyers are looking for.
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- Listed by: Debbie McCormick 919.270.2937 Debbie@TheMcCormickTeam.com Brokerage DRE #C9751 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
- Listed by: Mark McCormick 919.632.6542 mark.mccormick95@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C9751 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Last updated: 09/30/2026 04:02 PM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10195639
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$4,242 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
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Property Taxes
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1Property Information for 255 Empress Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $8,020 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Orange County
- Zoning Description: ESU
- Subdivision: Waterstone
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 2015
- Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Zoning: ESU
- Directions: I-40 to Old NC 86 towards downtown Hillsborough. Right at Cates Creek Parkway. Right at Empress Road.
- Subdivision Name: Waterstone
- Latitude: 36.052065
- Longitude: -79.090128
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee: $622.58
- Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
- Association Fee Includes: Storm Water Maintenance
- Association Name: Waterstone HOA (Elite Management)
- Association Phone2: 919.233.7660
- Association: Yes
- HOA 1 Fees Required: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $8,019.75
- City Limits Of: Hillsborough
- Has City Limits: Yes
- Lot Number: 46
- Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
- School District Link: orangecountyfirst.com
Contract Information
- Has Comp Sale: No
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Has Property Leased: 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: Attached, Concrete, Driveway
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
- Building Area Total: 3071.0
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Transitional
- Parcel Number: 9873373856
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
- Has Primary Residence: Yes
Property and Assessments
- New Construction: No
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
- Community Features: Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
- Senior Community: No
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Playground, Pool
- Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Roof: Shingle
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2
- Main Level Bedrooms: 1
- Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows Treatment: Blinds
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
- Has Heating: Yes
- Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Butler's Pantry, Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Smooth Ceilings
Room Information
Room Information
- Rooms Total: 11.0
Room 1
- Type: Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Length: 15.0
- Width: 15.8
Room 2
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Length: 12.6
- Width: 11.2
Room 3
- Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Length: 11.0
- Width: 12.0
Room 4
- Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Length: 10.3
- Width: 11.0
Room 5
- Type: Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Length: 10.19
- Width: 11.0
Room 6
- Type: Bonus Room
- Level: Second
- Length: 22.8
- Width: 16.5
Room 7
- Type: Office
- Level: Main
- Length: 10.8
- Width: 10.4
Room 8
- Type: Breakfast Room
- Level: Main
- Length: 10.6
- Width: 11.3
Room 9
- Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Length: 12.7
- Width: 11.0
Room 10
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Length: 11.6
- Width: 11.3
Room 11
- Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Length: 15.0
- Width: 19.7
Room 12
- Type: Entrance Hall
- Level: Main
- Length: 9.0
- Width: 5.5
Room 13
- Type: Laundry
- Level: Second
- Length: 6.8
- Width: 6.2
Property History for 255 Empress Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10195639 | $650,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10195639 | $650,000 |
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Schools near 255 Empress Road
This home is within Orange County School District.
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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