$1,400
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524 Short St W
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 840 SF |
About This Property
Property has 2 Single-Family Homes on a single lot with a shared driveway and private fenced yards. 524 Short Street is the back / smaller of two single-family homes on a single large lot in Hillsborough - that we therefore refer to as the Hillsborough Duplex. But other than a shared driveway, these are two completely separate houses, with 524 being 2-Bedrooms / 1 Bath @ 840 SqFt. Located in the heart of Hillsborough, off Hwy 70 and very near to I85 / I40 for quick access to Mebane (14 min / 9.5 mi) and Burlington (26 min / 22 mi) to the West, and Durham to the East (20 min / 15 mi). Here's your chance to have the small town feel of Hillsborough (Orange County), but still able to be in Downtown Durham in only 20 minutes - giving you the best of both worlds! This house has a fenced front yard with a private patio, and an enormous side/back yard to enjoy - with a storage shed for toys or other belongings. Each of the two bedrooms has a ceiling fan and there is LVP flooring throughout (no carpet). ---------- – Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) Accepted – Tenant Responsible for Utilities (Electric, Water & Gas) – Pets allowed (small dog) with additional cleaning fee and/or pet rent – High-speed Internet, Cable/Satellite TV & Alarm available at tenant expense – Washer/Dryer (INCLUDED) hookups off kitchen ---------- RENTAL CRITERIA: – NO SMOKING OR VAPING OF ANYTHING! – NO PRIOR EVICTIONS - (Considered after 5 years with increased security deposit) – NO RECENT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY - (Considered after 5 years with increased security deposit) – NO ACTIVE COLLECTIONS (excluding Medical & Student), LIENS or JUDGEMENTS - (Considered with increased security deposit) – EMPLOYEMENT, INCOME, REFERENCES, CREDIT & RENTAL HISTORY WILL ALL BE VERIFIED – POSITIVE CURRENT & PRIOR LANDLORD REFERENCE(S) REQUIRED – NO MINIMUM CREDIT SCORE - (Application, Background, Credit and Score determine Security Deposit @ 1x, 1.5x or 2x Rent) – STANDARD SECURITY DEPOSIT 1.5x RENT - (Cash Security Deposit alternative may be available via - full or partial) – INCOME OF 3x RENT REQUIRED (or Equivalent Co-Signer / Voucher) – HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED – ALL LEASE PROVISIONS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
524 Short St W is a house located in Orange County and the 27278 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Orange County attendance zone.
Location
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Located only 14 miles northwest of Durham, Hillsborough offers residents a great location. Interstates 85 and 40 allow for easy travels to other nearby locales as well like Burlington, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill. There are several historic museums and sites to be explored in Hillsborough, such as the Burwell School Historic Site and the Orange County Historical Museum. You’ll find residents strolling or biking on the Riverwalk Trail along the Eno River or visiting Gold Park. Although Hillsborough is mainly residential, there’s an array of small businesses scattered throughout town, from diners and restaurants to specialty shops and event venues. After you find your affordable apartment or house in this family-friendly city, be sure to grab a bite to eat at Hillsborough BBQ Company, a local favorite.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 14.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 16.7 mi |
524 Short St W is within 20 minutes or 12.8 miles from Duke University. It is also near UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. Central Univ..
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
425 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
525 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,341 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
249 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-10
18 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
134 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K
4 Students
Nearby
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524 Short St W
Hillsborough, NC 27278