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$308,033$172 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $37,500 on Jun 30, 1987

1557 RIVERSIDE DR

HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,786 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$308K
$260K low$357K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,500 · Jun 30, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,314 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$297,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$297,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOrange
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1974
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 30 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
River Park Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Orange Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Orange High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Orange County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27278These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,504
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.281 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,619
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$137,096
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1557 Riverside Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Hillsborough 27278
  • Older than 87% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Hillsborough 27278

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$99K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Hillsborough 27278.

How it measures up in Hillsborough 27278

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hillsborough 27278.

Estimated value$308,033
CheaperTypical $482,708Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $247Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,786 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,922 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.97 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 1557 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillsborough 27278Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$308,03320% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1729% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,786 ft²43% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac46% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than195914% of homes13% of homes

About 1557 Riverside Dr

How much is 1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC is $308,033 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $259,541 to $356,525. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC last sell?

1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC last sold on Jun 30, 1987 for $37,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC?

1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,786 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC built?

1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC?

1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC is assigned to River Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Orange Middle School (middle), rated C+; Orange High School (high), rated B. All sit in Orange County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC compare to other homes in Hillsborough 27278?

Among the 10,785 homes in Hillsborough 27278, it is worth more than 20% of them ($308,033 against a typical $482,708), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($172 against a typical $247), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,786 ft² against a typical 1,922 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.97 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1959 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 18% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1557 Riverside Dr, Hillsborough, NC was $2,314. The county assessed it at $297,900.

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