221 Charlotte Avenue
Sanford, NC 27330Where historic charm meets walkable downtown living. Located in the East Sanford Historic District, this thoughtfully updated 1920 home blends timeless character with modern improvements. Inside, you'll find refinished original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and abundant natural light, along with major updates including a new roof, new windows, updated electrical, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, new lighting, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The home offers over 2,500 square feet of living space, plus an additional heated and cooled flex area, providing room to live, work, and create. With four bedrooms, office space, and additional flexible rooms, the layout adapts easily to a variety of lifestyles. The basement has been professionally encapsulated, providing improved moisture control and clean, usable storage space, an important upgrade for homes of this era. From the front porch, enjoy an easy walk into downtown Sanford for coffee, bookshops, ice cream, and locally owned restaurants. Explore the mural art trail, attend community events, or catch a show at the historic Temple Theatre. Schedule your showing today and experience the charm of downtown Sanford living!!
$365,000
4 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.28 acres
2,586 square feet
$141 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Wood Siding
- Door Features French Doors
- Lot Size Acres 0.28
- Parking Features Driveway, Gravel, Off Street, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,586
- Appliances Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement Storage Space, Crawl Space
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
- Heating Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 1
- Community Features Historical Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Features Back Yard, City Lot, Corner Lot, Front Yard
- Tax Annual Amount 3991.08
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1920
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1920
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyLee
- AreaSanford
- Elementary SchoolLee - Deep River
- Middle SchoolLee - West Lee
- High SchoolLee - Southern Lee High
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