$189,900
About this home
Discover 12.61 acres of unrestricted timberland in a quiet and secluded area of Sanford, NC. This property consists of two adjoining parcels (8.17 acres and 4.44 acres) that together create a private retreat surrounded by mature timber and abundant wildlife. With railroad tracks running along both sides, the property offers an exceptional sense of privacy and seclusion. The land features a healthy mix of hardwoods and planted pines at varying stages of growth, providing both scenic appeal and potential long-term timber value. A walk through the property reveals significant deer and other wildlife activity, making it a great option for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a weekend escape. With no deed restrictions or HOA, the possibilities are wide open. The property could serve as a recreational tract, hunting property, or long-term timber investment, and it also offers the flexibility to create your own private homesite or cabin in the woods. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Sanford, U.S. Hwy 1, and surrounding amenities, this tract offers the ideal balance of privacy and accessibility. Property Highlights: -12.61 acres total (two parcels: 8.17 ac + 4.44 ac) -Access off T Tarpey Ln -Water and Electric utilities nearby -Outside FEMA Floodplain and no wetlands present -Extremely level topography (290'-300') throughout -Unrestricted land - no HOA or deed restrictions -Mixture of hardwoods and planted pines -Excellent hunting and wildlife habitat -Railroad frontage on both sides creating exceptional privacy -Potential for long-term timber investment -Easy access to Sanford, U.S. Hwy 1, and surrounding areas Approximate Distances: (5 miles to Sanford, 10 miles to Moncure, 17 miles to Pittsboro, 25 miles to Siler City, and 39 miles to Raleigh) Don't miss your chance to own a beautiful piece of Lee County!
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10135310
- Property type
- Unimproved Land
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 340
- On market date
- December 1, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 12.61 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
- District
- Lee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- Lee County Schools
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Sanford, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 23, 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.