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$365,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,586 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.28 Acres
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Where 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!!

Full Property Details for 221 Charlotte Ave

General

  • Price: $365,000
  • Taxes: $3,991
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10152182
  • Updated: 3/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 19 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 1
  • 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)
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Main Level, Washer Hookup

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Patio

Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, Off Street, On Street

Location

  • County: Lee
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: Take N Horner Blvd SE, turn left on St. Clair Ct, right on N Steele St, then left onto Carthage St. Continue onto Charlotte Ave.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: Lee - Deep River
  • Middle School: Lee - West Lee
  • High School: Lee - Southern Lee High

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Storage Space, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Drive-In Doors: French Doors
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 2586
  • Square Feet: 2,586
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,586 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,196.8
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Corner Lot, Front Yard
  • Zoning: UN-6

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,991.08

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 964380377000
  • Lot Number: 121-123

Listed by EXP Realty LLC, Ana Karen De Jesus Romero (919) 665-9143

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  • Ana Karen De Jesus Romero

    EXP Realty LLC

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Schools serving 221 Charlotte Ave

School District:Lee County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Deep River Elementary School
4000 Deep River Road, Sanford, NC 27330
K-57.6 mi
West Lee Middle School
3301 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330
6-82.6 mi
Lee County High School
1708 Nash Street, Sanford, NC 27330
9-121.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 221 Charlotte Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2026
Listed
$365,000
33.56%
MLS
1/15/2026
Sold
$273,294
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Tax History for 221 Charlotte Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,361
67%
$336,800
77%
2024
$2,605
74%
$190,300
95%
2023
$1,495
31%
$97,500
61%
2022
$1,138
-1%
$60,600
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2021
$1,146
—
$60,600
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2020
$1,143
-26%
$60,600
-34%
2019
$1,536
-2%
$92,100
-2%
2018
$1,561
1%
$94,400
—
2017
$1,542
2%
$94,400
—
2015
$1,517
13%
$94,400
—
2013
$1,339
—
$94,400
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Listed by EXP Realty LLC, Ana Karen De Jesus Romero (919) 665-9143

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221 Charlotte Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330 (MLS# 10152182) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 221 Charlotte Avenue is currently listed for $365,000 and was received on March 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 221 Charlotte Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sanford? You can browse all Sanford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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