Is a car needed in Hillsborough, NC?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say car is needed

Is Hillsborough, NC dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Hillsborough, NC?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in Hillsborough, NC?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in Hillsborough, NC?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Hillsborough, NC?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Hillsborough, NC quiet?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's quiet

Does Hillsborough, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is there wildlife in Hillsborough, NC?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say there's wildlife

Do residents of Hillsborough, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Hillsborough, NC?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Hillsborough, NC?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Hillsborough, NC have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Hillsborough, NC?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say there are community events

Is Hillsborough, NC walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Hillsborough, NC walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is the price history for 486 Pointer Dr?

486 Pointer Dr in Hillsborough, NC last sold for $40,000 in January 2003.

Is Hillsborough a buyer's or seller's market?

Hillsborough is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Hillsborough?

The median sale price in Hillsborough is $510K. That is down $5.17K from the prior month.

What do residents say about Hillsborough?

Residents describe Hillsborough, NC as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Hillsborough, NC .

How big is the lot at 486 Pointer Dr?

The lot at 486 Pointer Dr in Hillsborough, NC is about 0.70 acres (30,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$40,000

Last sold price

Studio

486 Pointer Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 31, 2003 for $40,000

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
604 Red Fox Trl, Hillsborough, NC	0.50	Single-Family Home	$725,000	03/26/26	5	3.5	3,207
1520 Village Grove Ct, Hillsborough, NC	0.59	Single-Family Home	$659,000	11/12/25	4	3	3,268
410 Dairy Farm Dr, Hillsborough, NC	0.69	Single-Family Home	$635,000	02/19/26	5	4	3,104
111 Rencher St, Hillsborough, NC	1.02	Single-Family Home	$13,000	06/25/26	2	1	900
509 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC	0.98	Single-Family Home	$180,000	03/06/26	4	1	1,025
200 State Highway 86 N, Hillsborough, NC	1.23	Single-Family Home	$58,000	01/29/26		-	-
513 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC	1.00	Single-Family Home	$180,000	03/06/26	4	1	1,025
512 State Highway 86 N, Durham, NC	0.98	Single-Family Home	$304,900	03/26/26	3	1.5	1,299
525 Locust Rd, Hillsborough, NC	1.04	Single-Family Home	$205,000	05/13/26	3	1	1,026
501 Orange High School Rd, Hillsborough, NC	0.84	Single-Family Home	$414,000	04/07/26	3	2	2,093

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1311 State Highway 57, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.01	-	-	-	-	Off Market
478 Pointer Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.09	$495,500	3	2	2,134	Off Market
450 Pointer Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.09	$921,100	3	4	2,967	Off Market
800 Governor Burke Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.10	$227,000	3	2	1,782	Off Market
27278-9092 9092, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.14	-	-	-	-	Off Market
812 Governor Burke Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.17	$337,000	3	1	1,613	Off Market
441 Pointer Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.18	$607,200	3	3	2,207	Off Market
1205 State Highway 57, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.22	$845,900	3	3	1,400	Off Market
1227 State Highway 57, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.26	$839,200	3	3	825	Off Market
1223 State Highway 57, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.27	$486,600	3	2	1,848	Off Market
720 Gov Burke Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.27	-	-	-	-	Off Market
461 Pointer Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.33	-	3	3	2,200	Off Market
1009 State Highway 57, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.34	$322,500	3	2	1,764	Off Market
1220 State Highway 57, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.34	-	-	-	-	Off Market
919 State Highway 57, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.38	$810,800	4	4	3,137	Off Market
1100 State Highway 57, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.41	-	3	3	1,408	Off Market
312 Rabbit Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.43	$250,900	Studio	-	1,800	Off Market
1553 State Highway 57 #2, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.46	-	-	-	-	Off Market
616 Lemontree Ln, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.48	$656,800	4	2.5	3,640	Off Market
1418 State Highway 57, Hillsborough, NC 27278	0.48	$478,300	3	2	1,508	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

0.7 acre lot

About this House

This single-family home is located at 486 Pointer Dr, Hillsborough, NC. 486 Pointer Dr is in Hillsborough, NC and in ZIP code 27278. This property has a lot size of 0.70 acres.

486 Pointer Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278 is a studio single-family home. It last sold for $40,000 on Jan 31, 2003. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,326/month.

Home Details for 486 Pointer Dr

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.70 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 31, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$40,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	$495	$49,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Hillsborough

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$510K

$5.17KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.8%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$243

$1MoM

Available listings

108

9MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Around this home

Pathways Elementary
PK-5
Public
333 Students
Orange County School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The people are mean they believe another person in the actual person is telling is true because your mom works there in a person that fake cry and people did it get on safety patrol kind of thing has to get kicked off. Go to a dance they can't go to and they can go and they're fake crying about something so my review is1 it should be 0 and you spend $10 for something that you can't go to refunds, please or we going to have problems on Monday
Parent Review
3y ago
7 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Hillsborough

At least 84 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say car is needed
89 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say parking is easy
83 % Say kids play outside
82 % Say yards are well-kept
75 % Say people would walk alone at night
69 % Say it's quiet
69 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say there's wildlife
67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
62 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say streets are well-lit
46 % Say there are sidewalks
45 % Say there are community events
39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
28 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Julia Cocowitch
Resident
1y ago
"We have had great experiences with local schools and activities downtown. We love the feel of a smaller town but within close reach of chapel hill and Durham. "
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Randy A. J.
Resident
6y ago
"Nothing has ever been scheduled in our neighborhood. We do have a community pool and park. It would be nice if they used these areas to plan some kind of event. "
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Jen
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6y ago
"I love this neighborhood and it is a great place to raise kids. I feel safe and the people are friendly."
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Payerpajs
Resident
6y ago
"Very nice mature environment, love the public parks! Great dog park and nature trails. Pretty safe overall. "
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Krave K. B.
Resident
6y ago
"There are a lot of neighborhood cats running loose so watch your dogs. My dogs go nuts and sometimes they get ontop of my fence and tease my dogs "
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Erica C.
Resident
6y ago
"Everyone has wonderful dogs here. Hillsborough is a very pet-friendly area, has a great dog park in town, and lots of places to shop for your fur-babies. As an avid animal lover, I am so happy to live here and see such well-cared for pets."
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Jorand63
Resident
6y ago
"Nice large lots. No sidewalks but still easy to walk in road or on hiking trails. Most neighbors are respectful about keeping barking noise under control.dog noise"
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Terrance G.
Resident
6y ago
"It's a great place if you're looking for peace, quiet and privacy. There's nothing to do here and few places to eat."
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Cecylia S.
Resident
7y ago
"Close to Duke University (17 min. By car) and UNC. Great commute to work! There is some traffic during peak hours but it’s not an issue. I do feel this area is growing and traffic may grow too."
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Meslohb
Resident
7y ago
"I am retired, therefore I have no commute. For those who do commute, interstate highways are easily accessible. "
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Angela B.
Resident
7y ago
"It’s a fun community. They always have live music in Sunday’s and the river walk is amazing. It is a tight knit community and many ppl have lived here for a long time "
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Sandra V.
Resident
7y ago
"You see people walking their dogs all the time. Plenty of sidewalks and friendly faces. There is a true sense of community especially with neighborhood pets. "
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Lomlmoml
Resident
7y ago
"Great restaurants and natural parks. Great library wonderful diversity. Last Friday street festival with crafts and food. "
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jp85
Resident
7y ago
"We usually have 1 to 3 whole neighborhood get together Sa year. All are invited and around half the neighborhood shows up. Good walking neighborhood too. Most people wave to each other."
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Lcpenley3
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7y ago
"Hillsborough is a great little town to raise a family and have children! Very nice people and community!"
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Arthur S.
Resident
7y ago
"Lovely place to live nice trails and large homes on 3/4 acre sites. Pool tennis courts and basketball court with club house."
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Efresso
Visitor
8y ago
"farm markets, shopping malls, recreational areas community activities, drive around to see passive and recreational sites, go to school activities "
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Jorand63
Resident
8y ago
"Seasonal cul de sac parties, friendly interaction with many neighbors, walking trails. "
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Faibishfamily
Resident
8y ago
"We've lived in Churton Grove for 6+ years. It's a family friendly neighborhood with a pool, 2 playgrounds, walking trails and tennis/ basketball courts. It has an unofficial active Nextdoor website where neighbors communicate. It has a shopping plaza adjacent with a few food places, a grocery store and a gas station nearby. It is a short drive to the elementary, middle and high schools. There are also multiple social events for those interested. I would highly recommend Churton Grove!"
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Heidi
Resident
8y ago
"Live the walkability and friendliness of Hillsborough. Great coffee shop, brewery, restaurants, coop and sweet treats all within a few blocks of one another!"
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Beedurham1
Resident
8y ago
"It’s a very nice community. There’s something nice about being the first person to live in my Apartment. I would stay here much longer but the ocean is calling me! Great amenities, staff but most of all the location is awesome!"
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Carrie W.
Resident
8y ago
"Hillsborough is the perfect blend of small towners, country locals, transplants, artists, farmers, and neighbors... our community is welcoming and fun!"
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Frequently asked questions about 486 Pointer Dr

What is the price history for 486 Pointer Dr?
486 Pointer Dr in Hillsborough, NC last sold for $40,000 in January 2003.
Is Hillsborough a buyer's or seller's market?
Hillsborough is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Hillsborough?
The median sale price in Hillsborough is $510K. That is down $5.17K from the prior month.
What do residents say about Hillsborough?
Residents describe Hillsborough, NC as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Hillsborough, NC.
How big is the lot at 486 Pointer Dr?
The lot at 486 Pointer Dr in Hillsborough, NC is about 0.70 acres (30,492 sq ft).