71 Covert Rd is a 1,260 square foot house on a 0.92 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 15, 2004 for $64,000. Based on Redfin's Sanford data, we estimate the home's value is $203,816.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$203,816
$140K since sold in April 2004$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 19.8% lower than the average sale price ($254K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RA
Residential Agricultural District
The Residential Agricultural district is established to provide areas for low density single family uses, low intensity agricultural operations as well as agri-business and supportive industrial and commercial uses. Industrial operations are not permitted unless they clearly support an agricultural use. RA zoning protects and preserves valuable agricultural areas, implements agricultural protection zoning, establishes performance standards for rural businesses, preserves rural areas, preserves pasture land and agriculture, sets maximum permissible densities or new zoning districts, defines specific areas for rural commercial uses, and identifies areas appropriate for agricultural preservation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Park & open space
Oct 6, 2022 • Final
Electrical (residential) - service change
Electrical
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,260
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,260
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,260
Building Sq. Ft: 1,260
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 4 & PART OF 5, 8, & 9 1781/507
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Masonry Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 384
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Masonry
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 40,075
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: DEEP RIVER
Acres: 0.92
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: DWELLING
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: DEEP RIVER
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Lee County
APN: 965751908100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Deep River Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
East Lee Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.4mi
4/10
Lee County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
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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 106° 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$194,000 – $235,000
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