Best Neighborhoods in Hillsborough, NC: A Detailed Overview

Churton Grove– $600s-$800k

Amazing neighborhood with extensive amenities with access to miles of trails right in the neighborhood! Amenities include: Neighborhood walking trails, Clubhouse, Pool, 2 Playgrounds, Soccer Field, Basketball/Tennis Courts & Gaga Ball Court! 2 miles to downtown Hillsborough, 25 minutes to UNC Chapel Hill and RTP, 20 minutes to downtown Durham! Find homes for sale in Churton Grove.

• Housing Types: Predominantly single-family homes.
• House Sizes: Typically range from 2700 to 4,000 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Ranging from 0.5 to 0.6 acres.
• Amenities: Pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, 2 playgrounds, basketball court, gaga ball court, miles of walking trails.
• HOA Fees: $80/month
• Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2003 through 2012.
• Remodeling: Some homes have seen updates, especially in older sections.
• Walkability: walkable to a small shopping center with a grocery store and a couple small restaurants. 

Waterstone– $300s – $700s

Nice maintenance free community with neighborhood walking trails, a pond, community pool, gazebo and outdoor hang out spots with community playground, picnic tables and “porch style” swings for adults. Find homes for sale in Waterstone.

• Housing Types: A mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
• House Sizes: Single-family homes range from 2,600 to 4,500 sq ft; townhomes are typically around 1,700 to 2,300 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Typically around 0.15 to 0.2 acres.
• Amenities: Swimming pool, playgrounds, walking paths.
• HOA Fees: Varies, depending on the property and amenities. Estimated $115/month per townhome, plus $800+ per year for both townhomes and single family homes. 
• Age of Homes: Most homes built from 2015 – 2020.
• Remodeling: Too new for remodels
• Walkability: Not very walkable

Hardscrabble – $500k – $800k

Hardscrabble is the perfect combination of feeling like you live out in the country, with traditional homes on massive lot sizes, but still living in a master planned community with plenty of amenities and an active social calendar with food truck Thursdays during the summer, casino nights and art fairs. Amenities include pool, tennis, pickleball, outdoor fitness station, fishing ponds and more!! Find homes for sale in Hardscrabble.

• Housing Types: Single Family Homes.
• House Sizes: Vary from 2,500 to 4,000 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Majority of homes have 1 acre or more. 
• Amenities: tennis, pickleball, soccer fields, swimming pool, outdoor fitness station, community garden, sand volleyball courts, walking trails, doggy waste stations, kids playgrounds, picnic tables, fishing ponds, clubhouse.
• HOA Fees: $119/month
• Age of Homes: Most homes built from the early 1990’s through mid-2000’s.
• Remodeling: Some
• Walkability: Not walkable at all. This neighborhood has a rural farm-like feel with beautiful white board fencing. 

Historic District $200k – $1.1million

It doesn’t get much quainter than the Hillsborough Historic district. Charming tree lined streets with clapboard or stone homes and iron gates meet a bustling historic district with many shops, restaurants and a riverwalk trail along the Eno river. If you want amenities, the Orange County Sports Complex is less than 2 miles from downtown, with an aquatic center, ice rink and fitness center. There is also a quaint cooperative grocery store in the historic district, popular for both grocery shopping and the attached cafe. Find homes for sale in the Historic District.

• Housing Types: Single family homes.
• House Sizes: 900 square feet to 1000 square feet
• Lot Sizes: Generally around 0.1 to 0.25 acres.
• Amenities: Community parks, playgrounds, Eno river with riverwalk.
• HOA Fees: None
• Age of Homes: 1920s, 1950s, 1970s
• Remodeling: Some homes have been updated, particularly in the older sections.
• Walkability: sidewalks throughout the district, miles of walking trails along the river connecting to parks  

Collins Ridge $335k – $580k

New Community very close to downtown Hillsborough! Incredible amenities include saltwater pool, clubhouse with a fitness center, tennis courts that double as pickleball courts, dog park, yoga lawn, and a playground. Find homes for sale in Collins RIdge. 

• Housing Types: Predominantly single-family homes.
• House Sizes: Typically range from 1,600 to 3,000 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Around 0.05 to 0.15 acres.
• Amenities: Community pool, playground, and large, well appointed clubhouse.
• HOA Fees: $85/month for single family. $565/quarter for townhomes.
• Age of Homes: 2021 – 2024
• Walkability: Sidewalks within the neighborhood. Close proximity to downtown Hillsborough but still missing sidewalks in a few places. 

Forest Ridge $400k – $800k

Forest Ridge has an incredible location just minutes from downtown Hillsborough, with community pool and nearby trails that connect you to the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST), providing opportunities for scenic walks through the forest to town and the farmer’s market. Great proximity to Eno River State Park and the Speedway trail, perfect for outdoor adventures. Find homes for sale in Forest Ridge. 

• Housing Types: Single Family Homes and townhomes
• House Sizes: Single-family homes range from 1,800 to 4,300 sq ft; 
• Lot Sizes: Typically around 0.2 to 0.35 acres for single-family homes.
• Amenities: Community pool, clubhouse, walking trails.
• HOA Fees: $261/quarter single family, $248/quarter + $115/month for townhomes, exterior maintenance included.
• Age of Homes: 2015 – 2020
• Walkability: Walkable including sidewalks within the neighborhood. Greenway access into downtown.