Unique home sitting on 1.29 acres. Full Disclosure - fixer-upper - Sellers will not make repairs but you are looking at 1.29 acres in West Lake Valley, Sanford, NC with over 2700 +/- sqft under roof. Every now and then you are given an opportunity and this home is your unprecedented opportunity to recreate, redesign, modernized, refurbish, renew, contemporize, stylize, refresh, up-date, alter, change and simply make this house your very own! Put YOUR stamp of approval on it! 4 beds 3.5 baths, new HVAC 2024, Roof new 2021, 2 car carport detached, covered front porch, back patio, Kitchen, den, dining, sunroom, living room, walk-in utility/mud room, lots of built-in cabinets in the kitchen. Sanford is centrally located so it's convenient to Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Greensboro, Aberdeen/Southern Pines, Fayetteville/Fort Liberty. You can pretty much get to the mountain's or the beach in 2.5 hours +/-. Near by shopping, and so much more. Take advantage of this opportunity today!!
What a Bargain!4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in West Lake, 1.29 acre lot features bright open areas for dining, living, familyroom & sunroom for $62,300. under tax value. Large master suite. Huge family room with firepace & full widow wall. This is a must see. Financed offers require BOA pre-qualification; cash offers require proof of funds. Free credit report and appraisal if financed through BOA.
TMLS #1618351
Feb 1, 2009
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2008
Listed
$234,900
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 2007
Sold
$220,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 2005
Sold
$215,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 2004
Sold
$150,000
$54/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 2001
Sold
$144,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 1992
Sold
$115,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,520 (−3.9%)
$57,900 + $285,700
$343,600
2025
$4,702 (+0.4%)
$57,900 + $285,700
$343,600
2024
$4,682 (+0.2%)
$57,900 + $307,700
$365,600
2023
$4,672 (+42.4%)
$57,900 + $307,700
$365,600
2022
$3,281 (−1.7%)
$57,900 + $307,700
$365,600
2021
$3,336 (+0.3%)
$59,400 + $159,900
$219,300
2020
$3,325 (+1.2%)
$59,400 + $159,900
$219,300
2019
$3,285 (−1.5%)
$59,400 + $159,900
$219,300
2018
$3,337 (+1.3%)
$59,400 + $159,900
$219,300
2017
$3,293 (+0.8%)
$59,400 + $160,500
$219,900
2016
$3,267
$59,400 + $160,500
$219,900
2015
$3,267 (+5.3%)
$59,400 + $160,500
$219,900
2014
$3,102
$59,400 + $160,500
$219,900
Tax history for 517 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,520 (−3.9%)
$57,900 + $285,700
$343,600
2025
$4,702 (+0.4%)
$57,900 + $285,700
$343,600
2024
$4,682 (+0.2%)
$57,900 + $307,700
$365,600
2023
$4,672 (+42.4%)
$57,900 + $307,700
$365,600
2022
$3,281 (−1.7%)
$57,900 + $307,700
$365,600
2021
$3,336 (+0.3%)
$59,400 + $159,900
$219,300
2020
$3,325 (+1.2%)
$59,400 + $159,900
$219,300
2019
$3,285 (−1.5%)
$59,400 + $159,900
$219,300
2018
$3,337 (+1.3%)
$59,400 + $159,900
$219,300
2017
$3,293 (+0.8%)
$59,400 + $160,500
$219,900
2016
$3,267
$59,400 + $160,500
$219,900
2015
$3,267 (+5.3%)
$59,400 + $160,500
$219,900
2014
$3,102
$59,400 + $160,500
$219,900
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.29 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,782
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
963347948900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Dec 5, 2025 • Final
Mechanical - residential
HVAC
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/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Front Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Sloping
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size : 0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Middle Or Junior School: West Lee Middle School
High School: Lee County High
Location Information
Directions: From Raleigh, US# 1 South to Sanford, Spring Lane Exit, to right on Cool Springs Rd, to right on Valley Rd, home around corner on right. GPS directions as well.
Subdivision Name: WESTLAKE VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,782
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Lee County
APN: 963347948900
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Longleaf Pine Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin T Bullock Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
West Lee Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Lee County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
48% 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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Historical weather
Sanford, NC • 27330
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$372,000 – $450,000
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