Orange County property record for 131 E Queen St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,468 sqft · built 1881 |
| Lot Size | 1.27 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $406,500 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $14,859 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9874-17-2771 |
| Primary APN | 9874-17-2771 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,468 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,738 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1881 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 265 ft deep x 168 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Pool Type |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 560 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 525 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 131 E QUEEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILLSBOROUGH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27278-2137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HI |
| Legal Description | QUEEN ST |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 11001 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hillsborough Historic District listed 1973 · 553 contributing resources · NRIS 73001363 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
131 E Queen St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4004 TYNDRUM DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-6322 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202530120531 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6885 / 1718 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0068851721 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 E Queen St was $14,859, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Hillsborough Town |
| Unified School District | Orange County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,859.00 (+3.73%) | $1,223,100 (-) Land $430,000 Building $793,100 | $1,223,100 (-) Land $430,000 Building $793,100 |
| 2025 | $14,324.00 | $1,223,100 Land $430,000 Building $793,100 | $1,223,100 Land $430,000 Building $793,100 |
| 2023 | $10,328.00 | $710,900 Land $150,000 Building $560,900 | $710,900 Land $150,000 Building $560,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 E Queen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 131 E Queen St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH serves 14,006 people · EPA ID NC0368015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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