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Rosser Pittman Rd Lot 3
Sanford, NC 27332
Land1.50 acres
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Sanford, NC Housing Market
Leaning buyer's-0.1% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Sanford, NC is worth $288,740, held roughly flat 0.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $309,945, -5.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 4.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 68 days, Sanford is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $288,740 home is about $1,541/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Sanford, NC
Typical home value
$288,740
-0.1% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,796/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$309,945
-5.9% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
68
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
190
4.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$54,294
Home costs 5.3x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Sanford a buyer's or seller's market?
Leaning buyer's4.0 months of supply68 days on market98.5% of asking
Sanford, NC is a leaning buyer's, based on 4.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 68 days. 4 to 5 months of supply is the neutral band: neither side holds a structural advantage, and outcomes turn on the individual property.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Sanford housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Sanford, NC. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $309,945 |
| Median list price | $335,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | -5.9% |
| Median price per sq ft | $165/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 68 days |
| Active inventory | 190 listings |
| Months of supply | 4.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.5% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 48 |
| New listings (that month) | 60 |
| Listings with a price cut | 39.5% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Sanford is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Sanford is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Sanford home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Sanford, NC rose 9.7%, from $282,495 to $309,945. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 39.5% of Sanford listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 4.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.5%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Sanford?
Priced off the typical home value of $288,740 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $57,748 | $230,992 | $1,541/mo |
| 5% | $14,437 | $274,303 | $1,830/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,541, that implies roughly $66,062 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Sanford earns $54,294, about $11,768 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.3x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sanford?
Typical asking rent in Sanford, NC is $1,796/mo, against a typical home value of $288,740. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 13.4x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,541 a month — $255 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Sanford?
Active listings in Sanford, NC went from 176 in May 2025 to 190 in May 2026, a +8.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 150 | 43 |
| July 2025 | 148 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 150 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 149 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 188 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 192 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 188 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 198 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 200 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 204 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 200 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 190 | 60 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Sanford compare to North Carolina and the U.S.?
Sanford homes sell for $309,945 — 22% below the North Carolina median of $397,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Sanford runs 25% lower. Year-over-year, Sanford moved -5.9% against North Carolina's +2.1% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford, NC | $309,945 | -5.9% | 68 days |
| North Carolina statewide | $397,600 | +2.1% | 52 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Sanford
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 4.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 39.5%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $289 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $288,740 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Sanford listing goes under contract in 68 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.5% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Sanford added 60 new listings against 48 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -0.1% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Sanford varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Sanford
There are currently 190 homes listed for sale in Sanford, North Carolina. The median listing price is $336K. Featured listings range from $65,000 to $595,000.
New Listing
5
$119,000
Farrell Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
Land5.13 acres
Paul Goins · National Land Realty Central N
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New Listing
22
$224,900
1004 Sommers St
Sanford, NC 27330
3 bd1 ba1,099 sqft$205/ft²
House12,794 sqft lot
Chris Tacia · COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE #5 (SANFORD)
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New Build
24
$233,990
110 Clementine St
Sanford, NC 27332
3 bd3 ba1,418 sqft$165/ft²
Townhouse
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New Build
24
$237,990
108 Clementine St
Sanford, NC 27332
3 bd3 ba1,418 sqft$168/ft²
Townhouse
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New BuildPrice Drop −$5K
23
$243,490
248 Otter Lodge St
Sanford, NC 27330
3 bd3 ba1,416 sqft$172/ft²
Townhouse
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New BuildPrice Drop −$5K
28
$245,990
436 Ember St
Sanford, NC 27330
3 bd3 ba1,416 sqft$174/ft²
Townhouse
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New BuildPrice Drop −$6K
26
$259,990
424 Ember St
Sanford, NC 27330
3 bd3 ba1,429 sqft$182/ft²
Townhouse
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New Build
12
$340,490
126 Favored Ave
Sanford, NC 27330
4 bd3 ba2,018 sqft$169/ft²
House
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New Build
29
$355,880
118 Favored Ave
Sanford, NC 27330
4 bd3 ba2,243 sqft$159/ft²
House
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New Build
31
$412,350
373 Alexis Loop
Sanford, NC 27330
3 bd3 ba2,529 sqft$163/ft²
House
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New Listing
48
$595,000
172 Canyon Creek Dr
Sanford, NC 27330
4 bd3 ba2,651 sqft$224/ft²
House
Alicia Hite · COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE #5 (SANFORD)
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Active listings
190
Homes on market
Median list price
$336K
Avg. days on market
68
Days until sale
New this week
60
Newly listed
Price drops:39.5%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.5%
How much do homes cost in Sanford by property type?
How the Sanford, NC market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $322,605 | $170/sq ft | 36 | 65 days |
| Townhouse | $252,000 | $161/sq ft | 11 | 104 days |
Who lives in Sanford?
American Community Survey estimates for Sanford. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
30,833
Households
11,237
Median income
$54,294/yr
Median age
34.9 years
Owner-occupied
52.0%
Median home value
$222,000
Median gross rent
$965/mo
Mean commute
23 min
52.0% of occupied homes in Sanford are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $222,000 against Zillow's $288,740 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $965/mo, below Zillow's $1,796/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Sanford?
21 schools tracked · 12,773 students
The largest public schools serving Sanford, NC by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Lee County High
Grades 9-12 · 1,469 students
Southern Lee High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,185 students
Benhaven Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 1,031 students
Highland Elementary
Grades K-5 · 894 students
Highland Middle
Grades 6-8 · 803 students
SanLee Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 791 students
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Grades 6-12 · 599 students
West Lee Middle
Grades 6-8 · 583 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Sanford, NC?
Ordered by distance from Sanford, not by size. Compare Sanford side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Sanford?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Sanford listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Sanford housing market FAQ
Is Sanford a buyer's or seller's market?
Sanford, NC is currently a leaning buyer's. That read comes from 4.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 68 days, and sellers getting 98.5% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Sanford?
The typical home in Sanford, NC is worth $288,740 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $309,945, about $165 per square foot.
Is Sanford cheaper than the rest of North Carolina?
Sanford's median sale price of $309,945 is 22% lower than the North Carolina statewide median of $397,600, and 25% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Sanford?
Homes in Sanford, NC spent a median of 68 days on market before going under contract, versus 52 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Sanford?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $288,740 home is about $1,541 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $66,062 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $54,294.
Are home prices rising in Sanford?
The typical home value in Sanford, NC held roughly flat 0.1% over the last 12 months, from $288,930 to $288,740 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Sanford?
Sanford ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Sanford?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Sanford, NC is a leaning buyer's with 4.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 13.4x means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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