IMG_3227 - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
IMG_3220 - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
IMG_3576 - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
86A13CBA-B110-4732-97CE-8F6C49675F36 - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
0AF0C1A9-7686-4362-BD01-2975B1313D2A - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
0B488197-9C9E-4C27-B739-B7CC654E01F1 - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
253DF9A8-6E0C-4DF9-B6F2-667BAD2C13C3 - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
IMG_3223 - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
151SteeleLower - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
151SteeleMain - 151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
10 photos

$383,000

151 N Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330
Sanford, NC 27330
Listed by David Lamb · Compass -- Cary
Bedrooms
N/A
Bathrooms
N/A
Living area
N/A
Year built
1947

About this home

Located in the heart of the Central Business District, 151 N. Steele Street offers approximately 3,100 square feet of versatile commercial space with outstanding visibility and walkability. The flexible floor plan is well-suited for retail, office, professional services, creative workspace, or a mixed-use concept (subject to zoning). Surrounded by thriving restaurants, breweries, shops, and ongoing downtown revitalization, this property provides an excellent opportunity to establish or expand your business in one of central North Carolina's fastest-growing downtown markets. Convenient access to US-1, US-421, and the Triangle region makes this an ideal location for both local and regional clientele. Whether you're an investor seeking long-term value or an owner-user looking for a premier downtown location, this property offers tremendous potential Pictures represent actual building and an AI generated example with furniture

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10183892
Property type
Business
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
87
On market date
August 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.06 acres
Loading map…

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
BT Bullock Elementary
1.74 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
452
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
District
Lee County Schools
Middle
West Lee Middle
2.16 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
679
Student:teacher ratio
16.6:1
District
Lee County Schools
High
Lee County High
2.05 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
1,434
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
Lee County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Sanford's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

49
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
48 / 100
Restaurants & cafes5
Grocery stores0
Parks3
Schools6
Transit stops0
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Sanford, from live MLS data.

On the market 87 days -- 26 fewer days than Sanford's current average of 113 days.
For reference, the median list price across 821 active listings in Sanford right now is $329,990.

Mortgage calculator

Estimate only - actual rate and payment depend on your lender, credit, and loan program.

$
%
%
Adjust tax / insurance estimates
% / yr
$
/mo
Est. monthly payment
$2,456/mo
$76,600 down
$306,400 loan
Principal & interest$1,987
Property tax (est.)$319
Home insurance (est.)$150

Similar homes you might like

Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 1, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.