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$117,680$99 / 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 56How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

401 FOREST AVE

SANFORD, NC 27330
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,192 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$118K
$66K low$169K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$989 (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.$78,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,900

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Shed · 133 ft²Porch · 140 ft²

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

E
Broadway Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
East Lee Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Lee County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 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

401 Forest Ave 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 79% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Lee County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Sanford 27330
  • Among the oldest homes in Sanford 27330

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
$41K$648K

This home is worth more than 24% 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$117,680
CheaperTypical $225,248Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,192 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,690 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.62 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 401 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanford 27330Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,68024% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9920% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,192 ft²19% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac7% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than1909almost no homesalmost no homes

About 401 Forest Ave

How much is 401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC is $117,680 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $66,321 to $169,039. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC last sell?

401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC last sold on Aug 18, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC?

401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,192 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC built?

401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC?

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

How does 401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC compare to other homes in Sanford 27330?

Among the 16,085 homes in Sanford 27330, it is worth more than 24% of them ($117,680 against a typical $225,248), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($99 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,192 ft² against a typical 1,690 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.62 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1909 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 21% 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 401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Forest Ave, Sanford, NC was $989. The county assessed it at $78,900.

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