$235,000
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 June 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 Listed on: 01/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Tacia

COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE #5 (SANFORD) License #235141

COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE #5 (SANFORD)

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

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

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Palace Investment Properties Llc
Bought by
Hampton Kirkie Lynn and Hampton Stephanie Anne
Seller's Agent
Walter Ciucevich
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Chris Tacia
Coldwell Banker Advantage #6
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Total Days on Market
15
Views
83

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-31.28%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Outstanding Balance
$314,729
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$13,594

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Headen Rozella and Headen Charmaine
Bought by
Palace Investment Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Vernadette Williams
MAIN STREET REALTY GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Chris Tacia
COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE #5 (SANFORD)
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-17.51%
Views
54

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Outstanding Balance
$314,729
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$13,594

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2021
Closed on
Jun 8, 2021
Sold by
Means Oscar Xavier and Minor Means Lisa
Bought by
Headen Rozella and Headen Charmaine
Seller's Agent
Amy Reynolds
ACE REAL ESTATE
List Price
$207,500
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,500
8.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.16%
Original Mortgage
$201,465
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2005
Sold by
Wm Kent Pierce Inc
Bought by
Means Oscar Xavier and Minor Means Lisa Evette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,800
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $315,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $315,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $225,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $315,000 New Conventional
Closed $315,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $201,465 FHA
Previous Owner $138,879 New Conventional
Previous Owner $149,800 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Sold $315,000 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
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 Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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

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Map

Source: Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

MLS Number: 738094

Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

APN: 03958710 0020 80