SOLD MAR 24, 2025

281 Highland Forest Dr Sanford, NC 27332

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,997 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$118 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Granite Countertops
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of March 2025

Beautiful Home with Open Floor Plan & Spacious Backyard!
This stunning home offers an open floor concept with a formal living room, a formal dining room, and a cozy gas-log fireplace. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a spacious pantry, and a stylish tiled backsplash. The LARGE BONUS ROOM or 4th bedroom includes an extra sitting area that can be enclosed—perfect for a home office or homework nook. Step outside to enjoy the large backyard, fully fenced and garden-ready, ideal for outdoor activities. The beautifully landscaped front yard includes a lawn sprinkler system. Additional features include a covered front porch perfect for rocking chairs, a deck for entertaining, a storage building, and a spacious 2-car garage. Centrally located near shopping, dining, schools, and military base access, with easy commutes to Fayetteville, Southern Pines, and Raleigh. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity—schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vernadette Williams

MAIN STREET REALTY GROUP

Last Buyer's Agent

Vernadette Williams

MAIN STREET REALTY GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $874

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,997 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Highland Middle School
  • Western Harnett High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Highland Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: None Known
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03958710 0020 80

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$874

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Inclusions: None Known
  • Ownership: More than a year
  • Subdivision Name: HIGHLAND FOREST
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Separate/Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 1997.0
  • Dining Room Type: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: 1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lot, Interior Lot, Level
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: None Known
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: County Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • High School: Western Harnett High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Highland Middle School

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 03958710 0020 80
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $315,000 +34.0% $152 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Sold $235,000 -11.3% $118 / Sq Ft
02/22/2025 02/22/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Price Changed $264,900 -7.0% $133 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $284,900 +26.6% $143 / Sq Ft
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $225,000 +8.4% $113 / Sq Ft
05/15/2021 05/15/21 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale $207,500 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $874 $221,840 $0 $0
2023 $874 $221,840 $0 $0
2022 $1,478 $221,840 $0 $0
2021 $1,478 $161,980 $0 $0
2020 $1,462 $161,980 $0 $0
2019 $1,447 $161,980 $0 $0
2018 $1,431 $161,980 $0 $0
2017 $1,431 $161,980 $0 $0
2016 $1,531 $173,930 $0 $0
2015 $1,531 $173,930 $0 $0
2014 $1,531 $173,930 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $201,465 FHA
Previous Owner $138,879 New Conventional
Previous Owner $149,800 VA
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $225,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

MLS Number: 738094

Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

APN: 03958710 0020 80