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5beds 3.5baths 3,071sq ft 0.25acres

255 Empress Road · Hillsborough, NC 27278

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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.

Features & Amenities

Living Area3,071 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms5
Baths3.5
HeatingNatural Gas, Zoned
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Tile
FireplaceFamily Room,Gas
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
Interior FeaturesBathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Butler's Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
LaundryLaundry Room, Upper Level
Virtual TourOpen Virtual Tour
Exterior FeaturesRain Gutters
StyleCraftsman, Transitional
Year Built2015
ConstructionBrick, Vinyl Siding
RoofShingle
FoundationSlab
ParkingAttached, Concrete, Driveway
StatusActive
Lot Size0.25 Acres
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
SubdivisionWaterstone
CountyOrange
Property TypeResidential
Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Last UpdatedSep 30, 2026
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic
HOAYes — $623 / half-year
Community FeaturesPlayground, Pool, Sidewalks
ElementaryOrange - New Hope Elementary Elementary School
MiddleOrange - A L Stanback Middle Middle School
HighOrange - Cedar Ridge High High School
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Location

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Neighborhood Snapshot

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates

Walk Score®
21
Car-Dependent
Bike Score®
33
Somewhat Bikeable
Transit Score®
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No nearby transit

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