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Hillsborough, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Hillsborough
Hillsborough is a western suburb of Durham in North Carolina. Its expansive trail system and vibrant neighborhoods make it popular for residents seeking a mix of outdoor…
Hillsborough is a western suburb of Durham in North Carolina. Its expansive trail system and vibrant neighborhoods make it popular for residents seeking a mix of outdoor recreation and local entertainment. In addition, nearby Durham and Chapel Hill offer retirees all the amenities and conveniences they need within 20 minutes.
Climate & Geography
Located in Central North Carolina, Hillsborough experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, winters are cool, and spring and autumn are mild. There is abundant precipitation throughout the year, but most of it occurs as thunderstorms during the summer. There is some snowfall, but it generally melts quickly.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Hillsborough’s main source of outdoor recreation comes from the Eno River, which bisects the city horizontally. The Riverwalk along the Eno River is a paved urban greenway that connects the trail systems in the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area on the southwest end of the city to the trails on the Ayr Mount as well as the Eno River State Park. Residents can hike, fish, canoe, and camp in many places along these trail systems.
For shopping and dining, residents enjoy the local boutiques and eateries in the West Hillsborough and historic downtown neighborhoods. These neighborhoods also host monthly art festivals, summer outdoor concert series, and holiday parades. Additionally, designer and high end shops are found at the North Hills Shopping Center.
Other popular destinations include the Occoneechee Golf Club and the Orange County Historical Museum. Residents also enjoy the cultural and sporting events of the University of North Carolina and Duke University, located in nearby Chapel Hill and Durham.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Hillsborough’s cost of living matches the national average. While housing is more expensive, transportation costs are below average.
North Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits, but all other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s flat rate of 5.5 percent. Property and sales taxes are similar to the national average.
Healthcare
The Durham metro area scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 50 communities.
Although there are no hospitals in Hillsborough, two nearby hospitals are nationally ranked by U.S. News: Duke University Hospital in Durham and University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Additional high performing hospitals in Durham include North Carolina Specialty Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hillsborough, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Hillsborough has 70 homes, the largest has 70 homes, and the average community consists of 70 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Hillsborough.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Hillsborough stay on the market for around 600 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $506,460, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Corbinton average around $506,460.
72 communities near Hillsborough
265 homes near Hillsborough
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,125 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|4,263 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,965 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,370 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,926 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,876 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,461 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,570 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,403 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,245 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,368 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,787 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,567 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,106 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,632 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,620 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,595 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,721 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,517 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,224 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,978 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|1,944 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,991 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,792 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,652 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,556 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,410 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|5 baths
|4,386 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
6 beds
|4 baths
|4,715 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,724 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,540 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,395 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,118 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,880 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,710 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,690 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,050 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,442 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,995 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,657 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hillsborough, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Hillsborough has 70 homes, the largest has 70 homes, and the average community consists of 70 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Hillsborough.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Hillsborough stay on the market for around 600 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $506,460, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Corbinton average around $506,460.
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