This is the one! 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths! In Cottages on May! Generous outdoor space, two porches overlooking a pasture. Fantastic layout with primary on the main, real laundry room, big kitchen island and lots of natural light! Thoughtfully designed baths have plenty of storage including linen closets! Vaulted ceilings in all second level rooms. 2 of the 3 bedrooms have walk-in closets. Big fenced in yard with patio off of the covered side porch provides limitless opportunities for outdoor entertaining, gardening or just hanging out. Easy maintenance in this home with LVP or tile floors throughout. Natural gas, Tankless water heater. HOA maintains front and back yards, offers a playground, community pool and club house and lots of open spaces. Located convenient to Downtown Southern Pines shopping, restaurants and entertainment as well as easy access to US Rte 1.
Single-familyProperty Type
2019Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Barrett• Pines Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Meese Property Group• Meese Property Group, LLC
Enjoy this tall southern cottage with an enjoyable front sitting porch and balcony just above. Open floor plan featuring a kitchen with island, great sized living rm and spacious eating area. Master tucked away in the back. Make your way upstairs to find 2 addl bedrooms with a shared bathroom and sitting area leading to balcony. Walk to downtown from this quaint cottage community designed to look original to the character of 1928 Southern Pines. A tight knit neighborhood with planned open space and walking trails convenient to Weymouth Woods and Youngs Rd. The Cottages on May features open spaces, a clubhouse with an activity room, patio, playground and a community pool. The HOA covers the lawn maintenance on homes as well as common areas.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,002 (−3.4%)
$70,000 + $417,480
$487,480
2024
$3,108 (−3.0%)
$70,000 + $417,480
$487,480
2023
$3,205 (−2.4%)
$70,000 + $417,480
$487,480
2022
$3,284 (−2.6%)
$60,000 + $294,980
$354,980
2021
$3,372 (−0.9%)
$60,000 + $294,980
$354,980
2020
$3,401 (+491.6%)
$60,000 + $294,980
$354,980
2019
$575
$60,000
Tax history for 420 Sheldon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,002 (−3.4%)
$70,000 + $417,480
$487,480
2024
$3,108 (−3.0%)
$70,000 + $417,480
$487,480
2023
$3,205 (−2.4%)
$70,000 + $417,480
$487,480
2022
$3,284 (−2.6%)
$60,000 + $294,980
$354,980
2021
$3,372 (−0.9%)
$60,000 + $294,980
$354,980
2020
$3,401 (+491.6%)
$60,000 + $294,980
$354,980
2019
$575
$60,000
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,720
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Moore County
APN
858200806104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
RS-1
Residential Single-Family District
The RS-1 is established as a district in which to allow primarily medium density Single-Family residential land uses (approximately 4.3 Dwelling Units per acre).; The regulations of this district are intended to: (1) Preserve existing Single-Family residential neighborhoods that have developed at a medium-density; and (2) Encourage new residential Development that is compatible with that in the existing neighborhoods.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear, Gravel, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Window Coverings
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Interior Lot
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: 57' x 166'
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Zoning: RS-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,205.18
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available, See Remarks
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Party Room, Playground
Association Fee: $1,980
Schools Information
High School District: Moore County Schools
Location Information
Directions: May Street North, turn Right onto E Delaware Avenue. Slight Left onto Youngs Road., turn Left onto Sheldon Road. 420 Sheldon will be on your Left.
Subdivision Name: The Cottages on May
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: —
County: Moore County
APN: 858200806104
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Mid Carolina Regional MLS
Around this home
Schools
McDeeds Creek Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Crain's Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi
6/10
Pinecrest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
74% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$501,000 – $606,000
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