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$159,947$102 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1816 RICE RD

SANFORD, NC 27330
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,568 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$160K
$101K low$219K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$984 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$103,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyLee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.50
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.GazeboShed · 112 ft²Porch · 186 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
East Lee Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lee County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Broadway Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.1 mi

District: Lee County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27330These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.206 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,545
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

1816 Rice Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Sanford 27330

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$42K$673K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Sanford 27330.

How it measures up in Sanford 27330

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sanford 27330.

Estimated value$159,947
CheaperTypical $220,906Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,688 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size1.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.62 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 1816 Rice Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanford 27330Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,94736% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10223% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²43% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.5 ac73% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than194812% of homes9% of homes

About 1816 Rice Rd

How much is 1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC is $159,947 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $100,973 to $218,921. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC last sell?

1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC last sold on May 23, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC?

1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,568 square feet of living space and a 1.50-acre lot.

When was 1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC built?

1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC?

1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC is assigned to East Lee Middle School (middle), rated C; Lee County High School (high), rated D+; Broadway Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Lee County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC compare to other homes in Sanford 27330?

Among the 16,087 homes in Sanford 27330, it is worth more than 36% of them ($159,947 against a typical $220,906), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($102 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 1,688 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1.5 ac against a typical 0.62 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1948 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1816 Rice Rd, Sanford, NC was $984. The county assessed it at $103,800.

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