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).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

4.8 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

30 / 100

Restaurants & cafes4

Grocery stores2

Parks1

Schools1

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

J Glenn Edwards Elementary

0.38 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: 507
Student:teacher ratio: 13.3:1
District: Lee County Schools

Middle

SanLee Middle School

2.5 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 881
Student:teacher ratio: 18.0:1
District: Lee County Schools

High

Lee County High

2.09 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

Commute

Real drive time from Sanford's center to Downtown Raleigh.

57 min

typical drive time

48.7 mi

distance

Current Weather

Live conditions in Sanford, from Sanford, Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport.

69°F

Drizzle

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Sanford real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Sanford right now?+

There are currently 769 active listings in Sanford, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Sanford?+

The median list price for active listings in Sanford is $327,000. Homes are spending an average of 119 days on market.

Is Sanford's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Sanford have fallen 2.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Sanford?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Sanford are Carolina Trace, Not in a Subdivision, Laurel Oaks.

What schools serve Sanford?+

The closest public schools to Sanford's center are J Glenn Edwards Elementary, SanLee Middle School, Lee County High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Sanford walkable?+

Sanford's center has a walkability score of 27 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Sanford?+

The typical drive from Sanford's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 57 minutes (48.7 miles).

Listing data provided by Triad MLS, Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 4 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.