303 W Hill Avenue, Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States, 27278

Walk to downtown Hillsborough from this charming, updated 1941 home full of flexible space, plus one feature you won't find anywhere else: an underground shelter complete with toilet, sink and mini split. The main level offers a renovated kitchen with painted cabinets, quartzite counters, stainless farmhouse sink, Honeywell dishwasher and glass-top range, along with an updated full bath. Upstairs, a permitted primary suite (final inspections passed) adds a bedroom, bath with 6-ft cast iron tub, small private balcony, LVP floors, mini split and generous eave storage. Just six steps down from the main floor, the conditioned lower level offers bonus space with a kitchenette, shower and toilet, and its own walkout entrance, heated and cooled by a permanently installed mini split. Recent updates include a 2026 metal roof, 2026 HVAC, new on-demand water heater, thermal-pane windows and a new stucco retaining wall. Large detached garage and wraparound driveway. Character, function and location in one. Measured by appraiser: 1,599 sq ft above grade plus 368 sq ft finished below grade. Storm shelter and additional unfinished basement area (approx. 371 sq ft) not included. Floor plan available.