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Property Description
PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL VALUE, this brick cottage in Southern Pines coveted downtown district is a standout opportunity. With 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and nearly 1,200 square feet on a 0.25 acre lot, you will love the sidewalks and quick walkability to restaurants, parks, shops, Red's Corner, and other local hot spots. The fully fenced backyard features a wooden privacy fence, screened porch, back brick patio, and beautifully landscaped front and rear grounds. An attached carport with custom built storage, work shop with electricity plus garden storage and an additional shed in backyard make it ideal for hobbyists and anyone with a green thumb. The concrete floor crawl space adds practical storage and maintenance friendly access, and the recently enlarged driveway offers extra parking and ease of always pulling out of driveway. Major infrastructure updates include sewer lines and electrical lines recently replaced by the city. Inside, enjoy meticulously maintained hardwood floors, a ceramic tiled kitchen with stackable natural gas washer and dryer, gas range and oven, cast iron farmhouse sink, and granite countertops. All appliances convey. The full bath has been fully renovated, and the half bath features an updated vanity and fixtures while keeping the original tile walls for added charm. Craftsman molding, an updated glass entry door, and built in bookshelves surrounding the craftsman fireplace mantel with natural gas logs highlight the character throughout. Mechanical systems include a natural gas tankless hot water heater and a natural gas HVAC system. The iron water fountain, iron animal statues, urns at end of driveway and butcher block island in kitchen DO NOT CONVEY with purchase of home. Shed, picnic table on screen in porch and ALL appliances DO CONVEY with purchase of home. Opportunities like this in downtown Southern Pines do not last. Buyers and investors alike should take notice and act quickly before it is gone.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 605 S May St
General
- Sold For: $410,000
- Taxes: $2,166 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100566177
- Added to Site: 83 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Bookcases, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, See Remarks, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Range, Sump Pump
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile, Wood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gas Log
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened, See Remarks,
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Workshop in Garage, Gravel, See Remarks, Off Street
Location
- County: Moore
- Subdivision: Downtown
- Driving Directions: US 1 North, Exit At Morganton Rd, Left onto Morganton Rd, Stay Left onto May St., Home will be on Right.
School Information
- High School District: Moore County Schools
- Elementary School: Southern Pines Elementary
- Middle School: Crain's Creek Middle
- High School: Pinecrest High
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Moore County Public Works
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: STR
- Structure Type: Stick Built
- Construction: Block, Brick, Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry, Crawl Space, Full
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 1,162
- Year Built: 1960
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,890
- Lot Dimensions: 125.32 x 58.96 x 32.71 x 41.18 x 92.45 x 100.10
- Frontage: City Street, State Road
- Zoning: RS-1
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Back Yard, Wood, Fenced
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $357.14
- Assessment Amount: $347,990
- Tax Amount: $2,166.24
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: MAY LOT 1
- Property ID: 41522
- Lot Number: 1
Listed by LPT Realty, Colleen Schreiber
Sold by Keller Williams Pinehurst, Bethany Jackson
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Schools
Schools serving 605 S May St
School District:Moore County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Crain's Creek Middle School 4631 Union Church Road, Carthage, NC 28327 | 6-8 | 9.6 mi |
Pinecrest High School 250 Voit Gilmore Lane, Southern Pines, NC 28387 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 605 S May St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/01/2026
Sold
$410,000
-1.2%
MLS
4/10/2026
Listed
$415,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
605 S May Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 (MLS# 100566177) is a Single Family property that was sold at $410,000 on June 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 605 S May Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Southern Pines? You can browse all Southern Pines real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

