$473,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2026

1031 Walter Bright Rd Sanford, NC 27330

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,103 Sq Ft
3.85 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 31, 2026

$225 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.85 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2026

Welcome to 1031 Walter Bright Road—a move-in ready homestead retreat offering space, functionality, and freedom on 3.85 private acres. This thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a versatile open floor plan with dedicated office, laundry room, and flex space to suit your lifestyle. The spacious primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a large walk-in closet and a custom-designed bathroom. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, showcasing granite countertops, gas range, built-in oven, and sleek 2024 stainless steel smart appliances. Enjoy abundant natural light throughout, and step outside to discover two storage sheds and a massive 1,500+ sq ft workshop equipped with electrical and plumbing—perfect for hobbies, business, or creative projects. The flat lot offers privacy and room to roam, with no HOA restrictions and the freedom to raise pigs, chickens, goats, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Recent updates include plumbing (2023), tankless water heater (2025), window replacements (2020), gutters (2026) and vapor barrier with dehumidifier to be completed prior to closing. Sanford address yet zoned for sought-after Chatham County schools, this property offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy the tranquility of country living while being just minutes from the conveniences of both Sanford and Pittsboro—including shopping, groceries, and vibrant local life. With quick access to Highway 1 and Sanford’s parks. Don’t miss your chance to own this unique slice of country living— bring all offers!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Summerlin

CAPITAL TO COAST REALTY License #305614 Listed on: 01/07/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 3.85 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,103 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Horton Middle School
  • Northwood High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 964700130476 & 96470013364

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

3.85 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.85
  • Inclusions: n/a
  • Ownership: More than a year
  • Subdivision Name: NONE
  • Architectural Style: One Story
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Smart Appliance(s), Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Has Basement: None
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile, Vinyl, Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Home Office, Primary Downstairs, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Other, See Remarks, Storage, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Workshop
  • Living Area: 2103.0
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: 3-5 Acres, Backs To Trees, Level
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: n/a
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Other, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Other

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gutter(s)
  • Association: No

Schools

  • High School: Northwood High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Horton Middle School

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 964700130476 & 96470013364

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2026
Closed on
Mar 27, 2026
Sold by
Ray Britt and Hendrix Melanie
Bought by
Hogenauer Patrick
Seller's Agent
Liz Summerlin
CAPITAL TO COAST REALTY
List Price
$509,000
Sold Price
$473,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,000
-7.07%
Views
243

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.94%
Original Mortgage
$353,000
Outstanding Balance
$353,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$119,014

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2023
Closed on
Sep 7, 2023
Sold by
Willow Rachel Elizabeth and Willow Brittany Lynn
Bought by
Britt Timothy Ray and Hendrix Britt Melanie
Seller's Agent
Mark VanAlstyne
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Jon Miller
Real Broker, LLC
List Price
$449,500
Sold Price
$449,500
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.02%
Original Mortgage
$449,500
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2020
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
North Carolina Homebuyers Llc
Bought by
Wayman Rachel Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Ralph Harvey
LISTWITHFREEDOM.COM
Buyer's Agent
Ralph Harvey
LISTWITHFREEDOM.COM
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$264,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,000
5.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.62%
Original Mortgage
$270,072
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2020
Sold by
Blackwelder Michael Neal and Blackwelder Charlotte
Bought by
North Carolina Homebuyers Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
Blackwelder Catherine J
Bought by
Blackwelder Michael Neal
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $473,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $449,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $449,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $264,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 None Available
Deed $71,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $353,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $449,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,072 VA
Previous Owner $140,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/31/2026 03/31/26 Sold $473,000 -3.5% $225 / Sq Ft
03/04/2026 03/04/26 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2026 02/13/26 Price Changed $490,000 -1.0% $233 / Sq Ft
01/16/2026 01/16/26 Price Changed $495,000 -2.8% $235 / Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 For Sale $509,000 +13.2% $242 / Sq Ft
09/13/2023 09/13/23 Sold $449,500 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2023 08/04/23 For Sale $449,500 +70.3% $200 / Sq Ft
09/24/2020 09/24/20 Sold $264,000 +5.6% $123 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2020 08/07/20 For Sale $250,000 -- $117 / 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
2025 $3,211 $430,154 $78,200 $351,954
2024 $3,211 $305,972 $86,200 $219,772
2023 $2,791 $305,972 $86,200 $219,772
2022 $2,547 $305,972 $86,200 $219,772
2021 $2,547 $305,972 $86,200 $219,772
2020 $1,383 $158,714 $49,444 $109,270
2019 $1,418 $163,175 $49,444 $113,731
2018 $1,350 $163,175 $49,444 $113,731
2017 $1,350 $163,175 $49,444 $113,731
2016 $1,293 $154,466 $48,475 $105,991
2015 $1,275 $154,466 $48,475 $105,991
2014 $1,264 $154,466 $48,475 $105,991
2013 -- $154,466 $48,475 $105,991
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Liz Summerlin

    CAPITAL TO COAST REALTY

    (248) 496-8163

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Liz Summerlin
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  • Mark VanAlstyne

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mark VanAlstyne

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    (984) 287-0067

    1 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Mark VanAlstyne
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jon Miller

    Real Broker, LLC

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  • Ralph Harvey

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ralph Harvey

    LISTWITHFREEDOM.COM

    (855) 456-4945

    8 in this area

    10,362 Total Sales

    Ralph Harvey
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Map

Source: Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

MLS Number: 755296

Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

APN: 18406

North Carolina Chatham County Sanford 27330

1031 Walter Bright Rd, Sanford, NC

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