Step back in time by viewing this gorgeous 1835 federal home with exquisite original woodwork! The William T. Smith House is one of three Smith family plantations that all served as field hospitals during the 1865 Battle of Averasboro. The substantial 4,000+ square foot house features numerous high-style architectural elements. The rare, well preserved woodwork throughout is an architectural lover’s dream. The house requires complete rehabilitation, but qualifies for historic preservation tax credits! Recent updates include rebuilding and repair to both chimneys, removal of a non-historic bathroom, and the construction of 22 structural piers! Excellent location minutes from I-95 provides the best of rural living with city amenities close-by. Updated photos to come! * * * Proof of funds or address specific financing needed for showings. * * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1834Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$53Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sara Chobanian• Choice Residential Real Estate
Step back in time by viewing this gorgeous 1835 federal home with exquisite original woodwork! The William T. Smith House is one of three Smith family plantations that all served as field hospitals during the 1865 Battle of Averasboro. The substantial 4,000+ square foot house features numerous high-style architectural elements. The rare, well preserved woodwork throughout is an architectural lover's dream. The house requires complete rehabilitation, but qualifies for historic preservation tax credits! Recent updates include rebuilding and repair to both chimneys, removal of a non-historic bathroom, and the construction of 22 structural piers! Excellent location minutes from I-95 provides the best of rural living with city amenities close-by. Updated photos to come! * * * Proof of funds or address specific financing needed for showings. * * *
TMLS #LP618919
Oct 14, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Oct 17, 2019
Listed
$60,000
$15/sq ft
TMLS #2283888
Oct 15, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Oct 14, 2019
Listed
$60,000
$15/sq ft
LPRMLS #618919
Oct 17, 2019
Listed
$60,000
$15/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 12, 2005
Sold
$225,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,757 (+101.6%)
$49,729 + $75,145
$124,874
2024
$872 (+837.1%)
$25,815 + $48,412
$74,227
2023
$93 (+66.1%)
$25,815 + $72,539
$98,354
2022
$56
$25,815 + $72,539
$98,354
2021
$56
$25,815 + $72,539
$98,354
2020
$56 (−94.3%)
2019
$976 (+3.7%)
$25,815 + $66,285
$92,100
2018
$942
$25,815 + $66,285
$92,100
2017
$942 (−47.6%)
$25,815 + $66,285
$92,100
2016
$1,796
$25,815 + $66,285
$92,100
2015
$1,796
$21,213 + $172,487
$193,700
Tax history for 4976 Ross West Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,757 (+101.6%)
$49,729 + $75,145
$124,874
2024
$872 (+837.1%)
$25,815 + $48,412
$74,227
2023
$93 (+66.1%)
$25,815 + $72,539
$98,354
2022
$56
$25,815 + $72,539
$98,354
2021
$56
$25,815 + $72,539
$98,354
2020
$56 (−94.3%)
2019
$976 (+3.7%)
$25,815 + $66,285
$92,100
2018
$942
$25,815 + $66,285
$92,100
2017
$942 (−47.6%)
$25,815 + $66,285
$92,100
2016
$1,796
$25,815 + $66,285
$92,100
2015
$1,796
$21,213 + $172,487
$193,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,044
Year built
1834
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
0593695783000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
A1A
Agricultural District
This district is primarily designed to allow for residential use of single-family residential dwellings and/or Class A manufactured homes on lots with an area of one acre or greater and is to be located within predominantly agricultural areas. The district is not intended to encourage large scale developments and shall not be considered for tracts of land greater than ten acres.
Mar 25, 2025 • Final
Residential renovation/repair/reroof
Remodel
Roofing
Mar 16, 2024 • Final
Residential accessory building / structure
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, Unpaved
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: None
Laundry Features: None
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom
Fireplaces Total: 4
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 4073.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4073.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.0
Lot Size Area: 2.0
Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey
Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 982.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: None
Water Source: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: No
Heating Information: None
Cooling: No
Cooling Information: None
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Cumberland - District No 7
Middle Or Junior School: Cumberland - Mac Williams
High School: Cumberland - Cape Fear
Location Information
County Or Parish: Cumberland
Directions: From I95, take exit 70 and turn left onto Bud Hawkins Rd. Continue for .6 miles and turn left onto 301. In 2.4 miles turn right onto McLellan Rd. In .9 miles turn left onto Julian Rd. Turn right onto Ross West Rd. Home is .3 miles on the right.
Latitude: 35.23247
Longitude: -78.675963
Postal Code: 28334
Community Information
Community Features: Historical Area
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,044
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1834
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 0593695783000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
None
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2023-08-22
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-14T22:55:25Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-28T06:41:18Z
Around this home
Schools
District No 7 Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.0mi
8/10
Mac Williams Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.6mi
4/10
Cape Fear High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dunn, NC • 28334
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$205,000 – $248,000
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