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Lee County/Sanford/Fort Bragg Relocation - Property Taxes

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Lee County or Sanford home?

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Lee County.

If you're considering relocating to Lee County, you may be living in Sanford, Broadway, Cape Fear, Cameron, Carolina Trace, Deep River, Lemon Springs, Northview, West Pocket, or West Sanford.

Find Out What District Your New Lee County Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in. Or click on the link below to enter the address and find out the tax district: Lee County Tax Records site.

This chart shows the 2008/2009 Lee County property tax rates. If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher. If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be lower.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Lee County NC

The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located.

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Lee County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean? It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

You can also check the Lee County Property Tax page for most recent information.

As you can see, a City of Sanford location will be the most expensive property tax location in Lee County. Best bargains are in the variety of fire districts outside of city limits, but property tax rates are very similar amongst the fire districts - thus it won't cost much more to live in West Sanford versus Carolina Trace.

When looking at properties, don't take the "city" address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.

How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Lee County or Sanford NC Home?

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Lee County Tax Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.

What if the Assessed Value of my Lee County or Sanford NC new home is Different From the Sales Price?

If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you. Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart.

Want to Compare Property Tax Rates for Counties in the Triangle?

Find out how Lee County NC compares to other area counties, like Wake, Johnston, Harnett, and many more.

Property Tax Rates for Triangle Area Counties

Raleigh and the Triangle Area

Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!

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All information current as of posting date. Please check county website for any updates.

If you are Military relocating to Fort Bragg or Pope AFB and you're seeking a single family home, you need to check out real estate options in Sanford, North Carolina.

Sanford, with a population of almost 29,000, is located in Lee County north of the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Pope AFB. Because of its location in Lee County and its proximity to nearby counties, some properties are actually located in Harnett and Chatham. Learn more about the city: City of Sanford.

Real Estate Options in Sanford, NC

As of the writing of this blog, there are 424 residential homes listed for sale in Sanford; 128 new and 296 resales. All but 4 of these listings are single family homes. The new homes currently listed range in price from $127,500 to $647,500. The resales currently listed range in price from $24,900 to $975,000.

Many listings in the Sanford area are outside of subdivisions, and a good number are outside the city limits as well. Some of the popular subdivisions in the Sanford NC area include: Brownstone, Carolina Hills, Overview Estates, St. Andrews, Carolina Trace, Peachtree Crossing, Owls Nest, Carolina Lakes, Nottingham, Stoney Creek Manor, Colonial Acres, Quail Ridge, Highland Forest, Sunset Ridge, Crestview, Muirfield, West Landing, Devroe Meadows, Fairway Woods, Westlake Valley, The Summit, Stone Creek, Winding Creek. Those with a significant amount of new construction include Sunset Ridge, Cameron Pines, Southwinds, West Ridge, Laurel Valley, Persimmon Hill and River Falls.

Click Here to find detailed information and pics on all listings in Sanford NC or anywhere in the Fort Bragg-Fayetteville area. This best in market search tool is completely free, updated daily and does not require you to Register. Sell Your Sanford NC Home.

Contact Todd Kenthack, Broker/Owner of The Pines Realty for assistance researching homes for sale in Sanford NC or any Fort Bragg-Fayetteville Area real estate. Todd can also help you evaluate Options in nearby Moore County. Todd can be reached at (910) 603-9050.

If you are active duty, you will want to learn more about The Pines Realty's Military Appreciation Pricing!

Above data obtained from Fayetteville Area Association of REALTORS® MLS on 12/7/08.

The unveiling of the new Lee County 2nd century was tonight at the depot in downtown Sanford. I have never been a part of something so special. Four Oaks Bank sponsored the event & The Band Of Oz played their hearts out for everybody! I am very proud to be a part of this great town. I would like to say a big "Thank You" to Four Oaks Bank & many others who made tonight such a great success!! A good time was had by all!!

~Lisa~

The 82nd Airborne Division is a very important part of Fort Bragg.   82nd Airborne has been an active division since 1917, and was named the "All-American" Division after it was discovered that the original unit had soldiers from all 50 states.

The 82nd Airborne has been assigned to Fort Bragg since the 1960s, and has been active throughout the world in all major American operations, including Grenada in 1983, Panama in 1989, and the Gulf War in the early 90s.  The 82nd Airborne is very active in Iraq today.  Find out more about the Division's history.

Fort Bragg is a short drive from Raleigh, just over an hour.  If you're interested in learning more about the history of the 82nd Airborne Division, plan a quick trip to the

82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum

* Year museum was established: 1945
* Square footage for museum facilities: approximately 15,000
square feet
* Average annual visitation: 60,000
* Number of artifacts in collection: 4,000
* Estimated value of artifacts: $4 million
* Percentage of museum's collection on display: 33 percent

Aircraft on display:

* Lockheed C-130
* Douglas C-47B Skytrain
* Curtis C-46 Commando
* Waco CG-15A (front fuselage only/glider)
* Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
* Fairchild C-123K Provider
* DH Canada C-7B Caribou
* Bell UH-1A Iroquois

 

 

 

(910) 432-3443/5307

Hours of Operation

Tue - Sat 10:00 - 16:30

Sunday, Monday - Closed with the exception of Federal Holidays

Theater viewings are every hour on the hour starting at 11:00 - 15:00

Museum History

Museum Photos

 82d Airborne Division Historical Society

Directions

(NOTE: Proper identification is required to access Fort Bragg)

Raleigh and the Triangle Area

Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!

This relocation package offers information on moving to the Raleigh area - including property tax rates, where to find a bank, and more.

Raleigh and the Triangle Area, NC Relocation Package

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And if you're a veteran, active duty, or retired military, ask about "Stanton Homes for Heroes" - Military Discounts on New Homes. 

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Stanton Homes - Building Exceptional Living Experiences

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Whether you're looking for a beautiful home in a Triangle neighborhood, or want a custom home built on your lot, find out more about what this local Raleigh custom home builder can do for you at Stanton Homes.

Request a free home building cost estimate, or browse some of our favorite floor plans. 

Contact us today, or call 919-278-8070.

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Lee County, NC

Lee County, NC is centered around the portion of Hwy 1 between Pinehurst (a major North Carolina golf mecca), and Holly Springs/Raleigh.

Here's an idea of what you'll find in Lee County:

Sanford, NC

The Sanford Chamber of Commerce has some good information on the only large town in Lee County, which contains about half of the total population of Lee County, which in 2005 was about 55,000 people.

Median age is 33 years old, and median household income was $34,200 in 2005, according to City-Data.

Some of the activities you'll find in Sanford:

Carolina Lakes Golf Club - 18 hole semi-private golf course.

Carolina Trace Golf Club - private golf club with 2 18 hole Robert Trent courses.

Gross Farms - pick your strawberries, or take a walk through the corn maze in the fall.

Sanford Pottery Festival - Sanford is one of North Carolina's pottery centers, and dozens of artists work in the area.

San Lee Park - boat rentals, playgrounds, and nature walks.

Central Carolina Community College - College is over 40 years old, and has sister campuses in Harnett and Chatham Counties.

Manpower - Eastern and Central North Carolina (Sanford Office)

Lee County Small Business Center - A go to place for starting a small business in Lee County or the Sanford area.

Coty, Inc. - one of the largest employers - produces products like J-Lo, Calgon, and Celine Dion scents.

Wyeth Vaccines - The area's largest employer as of 2006.

Sanford is 42 miles from downtown Raleigh. But it can be an affordable middle ground, and the distance isn't usually much of a problem if a family is looking for a halfway point between Raleigh and Fort Bragg. Sanford, NC is just 26 miles from Fort Bragg.

Lee County is actually divided into seven different townships, though not all of these have official towns.

1 (Greenwood), 2 (Jonesboro), 3 (Cape Fear), 4 (Deep River), 5 (East Sanford), 6 (West Sanford), and 7 (Pocket)

But the actual cities or towns, other than Sanford, are:

Broadway Broadway is on the Lee and Harnett county line, just north of Hwy 421, between Sanford and Lillington. The per capita income here is one of the highest in the county for official towns.

Cumnock Cumnock is an unincorporated town on the opposite side of Hwy 421 in Lee County, right at the Chatham county line.

Lemon Springs Lemon Springs is another unincorporated town, south of Sanford, off Hwy 1.

Tramway Just a few minutes south of Sanford.

There are other "unofficial" communities like Broadway, Jonesboro Heights, and Osgood.

Thinking of building a custom home in Lee County?

To search for available lots in the Sanford/Lee County area, click here. You may want to narrow down to the general area.

Raleigh and the Triangle Area

Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!

This relocation package offers information on moving to the Raleigh area - including property tax rates, where to find a bank, and more.

Raleigh and the Triangle Area, NC Relocation Package

Raleigh - Best Place to Retire

Fort Bragg Army Base Welcome Packet

Buying Land and Building on Your Lot - Top 5 Things to Look At Before You Begin

Stanton Homes - Building Exceptional Living Experiences

Stanton Homes - bringing you information about life and experiences in the Triangle area.

Request a free home building cost estimate, or browse some of our favorite floor plans.

And if you're a veteran, active duty, or retired military, ask about "Stanton Homes for Heroes" - Military Discounts on New Homes.

Copyright 2008 by Stanton Homes.