Orange County property record for 514 Forrest St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $232,700 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,996 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9864-59-2525 |
| Primary APN | 9864-59-2525 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,171 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 215 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 195 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 514 FORREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILLSBOROUGH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27278-2064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HI |
| Legal Description | 50-52 BL C HILLSBORO HTS P4/208 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSBORO HTS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 11002 |
514 Forrest St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1999.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 653, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-0653 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1929 / 476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 514 Forrest St was $2,996, up 4% 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 | $2,996.00 (+4.03%) | $229,100 (-) Land $130,000 Building $99,100 | $229,100 (-) Land $130,000 Building $99,100 |
| 2025 | $2,880.00 | $229,100 Land $130,000 Building $99,100 | $229,100 Land $130,000 Building $99,100 |
| 2023 | $1,696.00 | $104,000 Land $33,000 Building $71,000 | $104,000 Land $33,000 Building $71,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 514 Forrest 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 | 5 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 514 Forrest 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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