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$417,427$227 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $236,000 on Aug 31, 2016

231 RUBRUM DR

HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,838 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$417K
$378K low$457K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$236,000 · Aug 31, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,764 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$377,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$252,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$243,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$377,200

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.2018
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
A. L. Stanback Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Cedar Ridge High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
New Hope Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 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%

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How this home compares

231 Rubrum 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Orange County
  • Among the smallest lots in Hillsborough 27278
  • Newer than 89% 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
$106K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 40% 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$417,427
CheaperTypical $475,282Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$227
CheaperTypical $243Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,838 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,930 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.96 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 231 Rubrum Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillsborough 27278Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$417,42740% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22738% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,838 ft²46% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than201583% of homes89% of homes

About 231 Rubrum Dr

How much is 231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC is $417,427 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $378,132 to $456,722. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC last sell?

231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC last sold on Aug 31, 2016 for $236,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC?

231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,838 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC built?

231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC?

231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC is assigned to A. L. Stanback Middle School (middle), rated B-; Cedar Ridge High School (high), rated B; New Hope Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Orange County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC compare to other homes in Hillsborough 27278?

Among the 10,858 homes in Hillsborough 27278, it is worth more than 40% of them ($417,427 against a typical $475,282), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($227 against a typical $243), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,838 ft² against a typical 1,930 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.96 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (2015 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 37% 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 231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 231 Rubrum Dr, Hillsborough, NC was $4,764. The county assessed it at $377,200.

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