Historic fixer upper farmhouse with metal shop building on+/- 2 acres (actual acreage tbd by survey) between Carthage and Sanford. House needs repairs and updates but the bones are good. New subdivision plat creating the 2 +/- acres is pending and approximate boundary and dimensions are shown in photos/documents/ listing info. Additional acreage can be included behind the house. See neighboring land listings. Broker is principal of owner.
RanchProperty Type
1941Year Built
49.78 acresLot Size
$143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Paul B. Trevarrow• Carolina Property Sales
Bought with Keishla Thomas• Fathom Realty NC
Source:Hive MLS #100420414
Redfin Estimate
$260,962
$61K since sold in June 2025
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Historic fixer upper farmhouse with metal shop building on+/- 2 acres (actual acreage tbd by survey) between Carthage and Sanford. House needs repairs and updates but the bones are good. New subdivision plat creating the 2 +/- acres is pending and approximate boundary and dimensions are shown in photos/documents/ listing info. Additional acreage can be included behind the house. See neighboring land listings. Broker is principal of owner.
Hive MLS #100397570
Nov 2, 2023
Sold
$500,000
$275/sq ft
Jul 31, 2023
Listed
$500,000
$275/sq ft
48.49 Beautiful acres right outside of Carthage, the county seat of Moore County. Pretty land, some treed and some is cleared. Would be an opportunity for a builder or developer. Small frame house is on the property as well as a metal Butler type building 72' by 30' with electric power and a concrete floor.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,213 (−32.9%)
$294,800
2024
$1,809
$308,070 + $116,250
$424,320
Tax history for 239 Torchwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,213 (−32.9%)
$294,800
2024
$1,809
$308,070 + $116,250
$424,320
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RA
Rural Agricultural District
A district intended to encourage the continuance of agricultural uses as well as to ensure that residential development of appropriate intensities that area consonant with the suitability of land, availability of public services, and that are compatible with surrounding development, will occur at appropriate densities to provide a healthful environment. The RA District is also intended to accommodate rural commercial activities where the use of site specific development plans, individualized development conditions, vegetative buffers, larger lots, and the compatibility of adjacent land uses are considered to provide suitable locations for rural commerce and other rural activities.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MINOR SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,820
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,820
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,228
Building Sq. Ft: 1,820
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: COLE LAND
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,168,417
Legal Lot Number: 1
Acres: 49.78
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: FARM VACANT
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,820
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 49.78 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Moore County
APN: 950900879488
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Carthage Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.3mi
7/10
New Century Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
9/10
Union Pines High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
49% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$248,000 – $301,000
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