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3beds 2.5baths 1,723sq ft 0.05acres

256 Ellsworth Manor Drive · Hillsborough, NC 27278

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$10,000 OCTOBER BUYER TREAT! SELLER PAID $10,000 available with accepted Offer in October for Closing Costs, Rate Buy Down or Price Reduction--you choose! Enjoy the sweet simplicity of townhome living in Historic Happening Hillsborough's friendly Forest Ridge. Built in 2017 with smart choices in construction materials and finishes, 256 Ellsworth Manor Drive & her owners have nicely kept up her good looks. Handsome engineered hardwoods on main level, granite counters in spacious kitchen, welcoming foyer to open living, kitchen, dining and private views from peaceful, pretty patio, one car garage connected to main level with mudroom style entry. Second level offers 3 bedrooms/2 full baths (en-suite primary) connected by central loft for work or play. Smartly located with easy access to I-40 & I-85 and within walking distance to North Carolina's Mountain to Sea Trail, Eno River State Park & Occoneechee Speedway; across the street from the lively Sportplex community complex (aquatic center, ice skating rink, multi-sports spaces, activities, wellness) plus the Passamore Senior Center. UNC Hospitals recently added a Hillsborough Campus to provide a new dimension of World Class Healthcare just a stonesthrow away. Forest Ridge boasts beautiful sunsets because of its nice elevations and westerly views, paved sidewalks throughout, walking trails, a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, clubhouse, playground, maintenance of grounds, street lights and more. Hillsborough, dubbed a Southern Dream Town by Garden & Gun magazine—- is full of big ideas about food, music, art, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Right around the corner you'll always find something going on (even free Level 2 EV charging in Downtown Parking Garage!) Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh are close neighbors with world-class Universities, Sports and Employment. Give 256 Ellsworth Manor Drive a test drive today!

Features & Amenities

Living Area1,723 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms3
Baths2.5
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Heat Pump
FlooringCarpet, Tile, See Remarks
FireplaceGas,Gas Log,Living Room
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Interior FeaturesBathtub/Shower Combination, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
LaundryLaundry Closet, Upper Level
Virtual TourOpen Virtual Tour
StyleTraditional
Year Built2017
ConstructionBrick Veneer, Fiber Cement, Stone
RoofShingle
FoundationSlab
ParkingAdditional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Kitchen Level, On Street, Paved
StatusActive
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Front Yard, Landscaped, Views
SubdivisionForest Ridge
CountyOrange
Property TypeResidential
Property SubTypeTownhouse
Last UpdatedOct 9, 2026
UtilitiesSewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic
HOAYes — $150 / month
Community FeaturesClubhouse, Curbs, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
ElementaryOrange - River Park Elementary Elementary School
MiddleOrange - A L Stanback Middle Middle School
HighOrange - Orange High High School
Presented By: Leland Little Properties, LLC; leland@lelandlittle.com

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