Orange County property record for 524 Forrest St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,878 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9864-59-2800 |
| Primary APN | 9864-59-2800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 524 FORREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | HILLSBOROUGH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27278-2064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HI |
| Legal Description | 60-61 & P/O 59 & P/O 62 BL C HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 11002 |
524 Forrest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 FORREST ST, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-2064 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202030026437 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6671 / 663 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 524 FORREST ST, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-2064 |
| Document Number | 6671663 |
| Book / Page | 006671 / 000663 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 30026437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $310.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 FORREST ST HILLSBOROUGH NC 272782064, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-2064 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 524 Forrest St was $2,878, 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 | $2,878.00 (+4.05%) | $219,200 (-) Land $130,000 Building $89,200 | $219,200 (-) Land $130,000 Building $89,200 |
| 2025 | $2,766.00 | $219,200 Land $130,000 Building $89,200 | $219,200 Land $130,000 Building $89,200 |
| 2023 | $1,572.00 | $95,300 Land $33,000 Building $62,300 | $95,300 Land $33,000 Building $62,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 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 524 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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