95± Acre Mixed-Use Development Tract | 100% Fee Simple | Future I-685 Corridor | Sanford, NC Rare 95± acre mixed-use opportunity along Colon Road at the US 421 Bypass in Sanford, NC — fronting a four-lane divided highway carrying an estimated 20,000-35,000 vehicles per day, designated Future Interstate 685 connecting I-85 to I-95 through Sanford. Several large-scale residential and mixed-use projects are currently planned or under construction throughout the surrounding area. Preliminary planning discussions support a commercial component along the highway frontage, with the balance of the tract suited for residential development. City water and sewer available at the property line
Property spans both sides of Colon Road near the intersection with Hwy 421
Multiple road frontages including city street, highway, state road, 2-lane and 4-lane roads; public road access
Asphalt road surface
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Large rural parcel (95 acres)
Zoned R 20/ RR
Utilities
Public water available
Public sewer available
Sewer available
Water available
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Other
Located in Lee County
Property coordinates: latitude 35.502265, longitude -79.162228
Postal code 27330
Directions: From Raleigh take US-1 South toward Sanford ~35-40 miles, then US-421 (Horner Blvd) right onto US-421 South ~3-4 miles, right onto Colon Road; property is near Colon Road and Hwy 421 on both sides. From Siler City take US-421 South toward Sanford ~20-25 miles then left onto Colon Road; property is immediately off Hwy 421.
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Great Opportunity to invest in Land! Buyer responsible for all due diligence. Lot size can not be guaranteed. GIS# 9643-99-3294-00 NCDOT# 86291 Please let it be known that the NCDOT can unilaterally back out of the sale of the property at any time up until the deed has been recorded.
TMLS #2175256
Apr 13, 2020
Listing Removed
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Feb 26, 2018
Listed
$1,643,840
TMLS #2175247
Apr 13, 2020
Listing Removed
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Feb 25, 2018
Listed
$498,880
TMLS #2174453
Jun 18, 2018
Listing Removed
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Feb 21, 2018
Listed
$18,720
TMLS #2084611
Jun 2, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 13, 2016
Listed
$90,000
TMLS #1934518
May 26, 2016
Sold
$7,000
May 26, 2016
Sold
$7,000
Feb 28, 2014
Listed
$7,000
Feb 28, 2014
Listed
$7,000
TMLS #926126
Apr 22, 2008
Sold
$261,380
Apr 22, 2008
Sold
$261,380
Apr 17, 2007
Listed
$270,000
Apr 17, 2007
Listed
$270,000
Public Records
Mar 9, 1994
Sold
$32,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$972 (+0.5%)
$130,600
2024
$966 (+1.4%)
$130,600
2023
$953 (+63.9%)
$130,600
2022
$582 (−3.6%)
$130,600
2021
$603 (−1.8%)
$71,800
2020
$614
$71,800
2019
$614 (−3.1%)
$71,800
2018
$633
$71,800
2017
$633
$71,800
2016
$633
$71,800
2015
$633 (+9.3%)
$71,800
2014
$579
$71,800
Public record
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Lot size
13.29 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
965401175700
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Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% 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
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.7 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 0 Colon Rd
$4,979,836
$3.0M under list price of $8.00M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $340K to $414K.