Tour
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#10064311, Amy Guskiewicz, Listing Office: Fonville Morisey Realty
$3,095,000 List price
301 Hillsborough St Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4 beds
3 full
2,891 sqft
0.7 acres
$1,071 / sqft
House
Property details
About 301 Hillsborough St
A rare treasure in the Historic District of Chapel Hill. This stately Colonial Revival home proudly showcases the classic beauty of the 1920s and was built by the Treasurer of the University of North Carolina. Two blocks from campus, it is an easy walk to Kenan Stadium and all Franklin Street has to offer. In the heart of town yet embraces a bucolic feel. Expertly upgraded and remodeled with modern amenities for living your best life among the old oaks and vibrant sidewalks of Downtown and the University. Fronted by the old stone wall, the large, landscaped lot offers a peaceful setting. A charming, renovated two-bedroom cottage on the back of the property is perfect for family, guests or as a rental or Airbnb offering. The main home features the original polished hardwood floors, majestic stone fireplace, handsome wood staircase, luxury finishes and a covered stone side porch. Rounded architectural walls enhance the easy flow and large windows scatter natural light for a stunning ambiance. The well-appointed Chef's kitchen features a large gathering island, stylish wet bar and high end Thermador appliances. Enjoy your beverages or a book on the screened porch off the kitchen. The gracious living and dining rooms provide abundant space with French doors that lead to the side porch for added outdoor living area . Huge primary ensuite bedroom with stunning views and a sitting/dressing room. The main floor bedroom offers the flexibility to also be used for a den or casual dining area. Sunlit office with built-ins, third floor walk in attic storage and more than ample parking. Elegant, functional, timeless and walkable. Indeed, a one of a kind.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,891 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.68 Acres
Year built1922
ParkingGravel, Shared Driveway
MLS #10082410
FireplaceLiving Room, Stone
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Living Room, Stone
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Gravel, Shared Driveway
- Exterior: Porch/Covered, Porch Front, Screened Porch, Porch Side
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $3,095,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,070
- Annual Tax Amount: $17,096
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From I-40, head north on NC-86. Take a left onto Hillsborough Street, destination will be on your right before North Street and E. Rosemary Street.
- Year Built: 1922
- Living Area: 2,891 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.68 Acres
- MLS Number: 10082410
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Ride Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (828) 781-0033
- Office Email: mary.shell.properties@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Mary Kathleen Shell
Copyright © 2025 Doorify MLS of North Carolina. All rights reserved. Listings marked with a Doorify MLS icon are provided courtesy of the Doorify MLS, of North Carolina, Internet Data Exchange Database. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. The listing broker shall not be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use.
Properties subject to prior sale, change, withdrawal or rental. Closed (sold) listings may have been listed and/or sold by a real estate firm other than the firm(s) featured on this website. Closed data is not available until the sale of the property is recorded in the MLS. Home sale data is not an appraisal, CMA, competitive or comparative market analysis, or home valuation of any property.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 4/29/2025, 12:20:56 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹
$3,095,000
301 Hillsborough St
Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!
Seller rebate
0.5% sale price²
Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2021 | Home Sold | $900,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,038,600 | $17,096 |
| 2022 | $946,600 | $14,967 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Northside Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•350 Caldwell Ext
5
Estes Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•500 N Estes Dr
4
Carrboro Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•400 Shelton St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $20,041. Most Chapel Hill, NC residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is masters degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
65%
<35k
23%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
90%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
1%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
1%
<11 yrs old
0%
12-17 yrs old
87%
18-34 yrs old
9%
35-64 yrs old
3%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Forever 21
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Dominos Pizza
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Mazda
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#10076839, Amy Guskiewicz, Listing Office: Fonville Morisey Realty
17 hours on RocketTour
#10092282, Beth Louden, Listing Office: Leland Little Properties, LLC
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#10086159, Dusty Butler, Listing Office: Fonville Morisey Realty
$4,750 Closing Credit¹
#10086920, Raelyn Lawrence, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Advantage
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#10087265, David Wilson, Shelley Allen, Listing Office: Carolina's Choice Real Estate
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#10083876, Erin Daniel, Heather Schumm, Listing Office: Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
#10080555, Shannon Kennedy, Listing Office: Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#10086288, Dusty Butler, Listing Office: Fonville Morisey Realty
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#10084834, David Wilson, Shelley Allen, Listing Office: Carolina's Choice Real Estate
Frequently asked questions
About 301 Hillsborough St
The listing price of 301 Hillsborough St property is $3,095,000.
The property 301 Hillsborough St is a house located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514.
Active Listing: 301 Hillsborough St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 301 Hillsborough St are: Northside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Estes Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Carrboro Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Guy B. Phillips Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Culbreth Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Smith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Phoenix Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Chapel Hill High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Carrboro High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $17,096 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 1, 2021 for $900,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 301 Hillsborough St has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 301 Hillsborough St is 2,891 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 301 Hillsborough St is 1922.
This home is located at 301 Hillsborough St in Chapel Hill, NC and zip code 27514 in the Franklin-Rosemary neighborhood. This 2,891 square foot home, which was built in 1922, sits on a 0.68 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,095,000.
While more than 33 listings in Chapel Hill, NC in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 14 listings sold at asking price, and more than 63 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Chapel Hill, NC increased by 37.3% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $656,708 and the average listing age was 41 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.