$495,000

Some might call it an urban homestead. Others will call it eccentric minimalism. But everyone will call it what it is: a little slice of utopia in West Hillsborough. Built in 1915 and tucked between two quiet streets just a stone's throw from historic downtown, this two-bedroom, two-bath home has… Read More plenty of history without asking you to live in the past. Updated plumbing and electrical are already in place, while inside, things stay wonderfully simple: a split-bedroom floor plan with an en suite bath for each bedroom, 9 foot ceilings, wood floors throughout much of the home, fresh paint, a dedicated dining room, roomy eat-in kitchen with gas range, gas fireplace, screened porch, dedicated laundry, and even a root cellar for extra storage. But the real star of the show? Step out the back door. Beyond the white picket fence is a lovingly cultivated landscape that has been years in the making. Muscadine vines climb the fence. Roses, jasmine, hydrangeas, and azaleas bloom throughout the property. Then there's the orchard: apples, plums, peaches, pears, persimmons, almonds, mulberries, blackberries, raspberries, kiwi, pineapple guava, and more. There's a chicken coop (with chickens!), composting area, wired potting shed and workshop, outdoor shower, and an elaborate rainwater collection system with two cisterns capable of collecting up to 500 gallons for irrigation. And there's still room for what might come next. Access to Allen Ruffin is already established and prior plans—though currently expired—were permitted for an approximately 550-square-foot accessory dwelling unit with its own entrance. Have you always dreamed about a guest house? An in-law suite? Studio? Greenhouse? A quiet place to write the Great American Novel? Bring your imagination and explore the possibilities. The existing home is comfortable and move-in ready to enjoy as it is, offering a refreshingly simple canvas for whatever your taste and imagination dictate. Walk to Eno Mountain. Wander into the West End for pizza and frozen custard. Head downtown to Yonder or the farmer's market. Or simply stay home, pick some berries, collect a few eggs, and find a nice, shady spot to read a book beneath the trees. It turns out you can have a little bit of country right smack dab in the middle of West Hillsborough. The electrical and plumbing have been updated and the foundation has been reinforced over time. This home was originally built in 1915 and has been lovingly maintained and is being sold as-is. It is charming and move-in ready. Not a fixer-upper, more like a decorator-upper Read Less

Courtesy of Fathom Realty NC, LLC, Lana Pierce, 888-455-6040.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 30, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,120

Lot Size

0.34 Acres

Year Built

1915

MLS Number

10187814

Additional Details

Building

Year Built: 1915, Living Area Units: Square Feet, Building Area Total: 1120, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Living Area: 1120, Other Structures: Poultry Coop, Shed(s), Structure Type: Site Built

Cooling

Cooling: Central Air, Gas, Cooling Included

Doors

Features: Storm Door(s)

Property Access

Road Frontage Type: City Street, Road Surface Type: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer

Basement

Basement: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Awning(s), Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened

Fence

Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Front Yard, Gate, Partial, Wood

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included, Features: Free Standing, Gas, Living Room

Floors

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Wood

Foundation

Foundation Details: Block

Heating

Heating: Gas Pack, Heating Included

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Second Primary Bedroom, Shower Only, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Track Lighting

Laundry

Features: Inside

Lot

Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Orchard(s), Rectangular Lot, Lot Size Acres: 0.34, Lot Size Area: 14810.4, Lot Size Dimensions: 50 feet by 300 feet, Lot Size Square Feet: 14810.4, Lot Size Units: Square Feet, Parcel Number: 9864542918

Parking

Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Paved, 1 carport space, Carport Included, Open Parking

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: Neighborhood, Zoning: R15

Roof

Roof: Metal

Sewer

Sewer: Public Sewer

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 3467.79

Utilities

Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Water Source: Cistern, Public, See Remarks

Windows

Window Features: Blinds

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