Charming cottage in the heart of Historic Sanford with timeless character and thoughtful updates throughout. Improvements made over the last decade, including a new roof, windows, fresh paint, HVAC, and other major updates, provide peace of mind while preserving the home's classic appeal. Inside, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a bright kitchen, and a beautiful dining room with warm wood details that add to the home's character. An unfinished walk-in basement offers the perfect space for a workshop, hobbies, or additional storage, while a separate storage shed provides even more flexibility. Step outside and enjoy a peaceful backyard retreat with extensive decking, ideal for entertaining, grilling, or simply relaxing with your morning coffee. The private setting creates a wonderful extension of the living space. Conveniently located near downtown Sanford, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, and local favorite Family Grounds Coffee Shop. Enjoy a short walk to the train depot, easy access to Kiwanis Family Park, and quick connections to US-1 for commuting to the Triangle or Moore County. Raleigh is approximately 35 minutes away. Combining historic charm with modern updates, this move-in ready cottage is ready to welcome its next owners. Take advantage of a reduced interest rate and up to a $10,000 lender credit with preferred lender Kristin Carmack from First Citizens (kristen.carmack@firstcitizens.com). Certain lending restrictions and qualification requirements apply.
For sale
$199,900
514 Bracken St, Sanford, NC 27330
3beds
920sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$177,100 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unfinished walk-in basementBright kitchenThree spacious bedroomsSeparate storage shedPeaceful backyard retreat
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emilee Carraway 910-431-4637,
Compass -- Raleigh,
Carmen Dawes 919-637-7717,
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10174991
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Other
- Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Storage Space
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 920
- Total interior livable area: 920 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 920
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 964330886400
- Zoning: UN-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Unknown
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: McKernon Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,035
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
Estimated market value
$177,100
$149,000 - $202,000
$1,341/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+233.2%$217/sqft |
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| 7/2/2024 | Sold | $60,000$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,406 +1.4% | $87,400 |
| 2024 | $1,386 +2.2% | $87,400 |
| 2023 | $1,356 +37.7% | $87,400 +77.6% |
| 2022 | $984 | $49,200 |
| 2021 | -- | $49,200 |
| 2020 | $987 | $49,200 |
| 2019 | -- | $49,200 -20.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $61,900 |
| 2017 | -- | $61,900 |
| 2016 | -- | $61,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $61,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $61,900 +3% |
| 2012 | -- | $60,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $60,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $60,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27330
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Benjamin T Bullock Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10West Lee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Lee County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lee - Benjamin T Bullock Elementary School
- Middle: Lee - West Lee Middle School
- High: Lee - Lee County High School
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Lee County
- Sanford
- 27330
- 514 Bracken St






