Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 64,565 ↑ 2.0% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $63,060 15% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $213,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| Median Age | 39.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.2% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 142 transactions |
| Active Listings | 81 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 145 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Jul 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $28,509 |
| Recent Sales | 62 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 128 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 6.86 acres |
| Active Listings | 41 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.60 | $27,000 | $16,875 | Oldham Lake Rd | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 11.92 | $85,000 | $7,131 | 806 Lick Creek Rd | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 11.92 | $85,000 | $7,131 | Tbd Lick Creek Road | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 3.00 | $140,000 | $46,667 | 3353 Deep River Rd | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 3.00 | $140,000 | $46,667 | Deep River Rd | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 2.49 | $37,500 | $15,060 | 188 Agnes Almary Ln | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 34.12 | $315,000 | $9,232 | 0 S Plank Rd #1 | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 1.16 | $292,000 | $251,727 | Swanns Station Rd | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 1.56 | $302,000 | $193,591 | 3700 Nicholson Rd | Cameron |
| Jan 2026 | 4.18 | $100,000 | $23,923 | 0 Carrington Ln | Sanford |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1.39 | $90,000 | $64,749 | Saintsbury Pl | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 1.39 | $90,000 | $64,748 | 0 Saintsbury Pl Lot 16 | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 1.39 | $90,000 | $64,748 | 0 Saintsbury Pl | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 38.54 | $420,000 | $10,898 | Henley Rd | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 2.08 | $45,000 | $21,635 | 56 Pinesage Vista Ln | Cameron |
| Dec 2025 | 1.34 | $43,200 | $32,239 | 230 Black Rd | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 3.73 | $150,000 | $40,214 | 0 Minter School Rd Lot 1-2-3 | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 4.92 | $167,280 | $34,000 | Jennifer Ln | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 5.12 | $40,000 | $7,812 | 535 Cox Maddox Rd | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 13.10 | $713,000 | $54,427 | 542 Steel Bridge Rd | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 15.84 | $712,800 | $45,000 | Pendergrass Rd | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 2.91 | $80,000 | $27,491 | 372 Wakefield Rd | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 2.17 | $90,000 | $41,475 | Water Fall Ln | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 2.17 | $90,000 | $41,475 | 5 Cove Lndg Lot 5 | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 2.19 | $521,500 | $238,129 | 317 Scenic Dr | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.24 | $95,000 | $76,613 | Water Fall Ln | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.24 | $95,000 | $76,613 | 8 Water Fall Ln | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 3.34 | $170,000 | $50,898 | 0 Farrell Rd Lot 2B | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 10.50 | $102,500 | $9,762 | 5 Dragonfly Ln | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.74 | $80,000 | $45,977 | LOT 16 Scenic Dr | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.74 | $80,000 | $45,977 | LOT 16 Scenic Dr Lot 16 | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.09 | $30,000 | $27,523 | 2103 Nicholson Rd | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.20 | $45,000 | $37,500 | 7 Castleberry Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 10.12 | $155,000 | $15,316 | Ravens Nest Ln | Cameron |
| Oct 2025 | 30.25 | $668,000 | $22,083 | 3284 Farrell Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 10.12 | $155,000 | $15,316 | 0 Ravens Nest Ln Lot 1 | Cameron |
| Oct 2025 | 1.02 | $711,000 | $697,062 | 204 Zion Church Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 1.54 | $34,000 | $22,078 | LOT 17 Hollywood Rd Lot 17 | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 4.35 | $64,800 | $14,897 | Cox Mill Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 1.16 | $271,000 | $233,623 | Swanns Station Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 3.56 | $40,000 | $11,236 | 0 Farrell Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 4.34 | $65,000 | $14,977 | 4731 Cox Mill Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 36.62 | $490,000 | $13,381 | Tbd Copeland Road | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $50,000 | $25,000 | 0 Sandy Creek Church Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 2.62 | $50,000 | $19,084 | 0 Sandy Creek Cool Springs Rd | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 2.17 | $47,500 | $21,889 | 0 Rocky Fork Church Rd | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 10.72 | $155,000 | $14,459 | Ofc Pickard Rd | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 10.72 | $155,000 | $14,459 | 0 Melvin Ln | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 5.17 | $189,000 | $36,557 | 1428 Pumping Station Rd | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 1.51 | $95,000 | $62,914 | Scenic Dr | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 1.91 | $80,000 | $41,885 | Poplar Springs Church Rd | Sanford |
| Aug 2025 | 9.87 | $135,000 | $13,678 | Lick Creek Rd | Sanford |
| Aug 2025 | 2.30 | $95,000 | $41,304 | Waterfall Ln | Sanford |
| Aug 2025 | 3.80 | $97,500 | $25,658 | Waterfall Ln | Sanford |
| Aug 2025 | 3.42 | $97,500 | $28,509 | Water Fall Ln | Sanford |
| Aug 2025 | 5.62 | $175,000 | $31,139 | 0 Center Church Rd | Sanford |
| Jul 2025 | 31.70 | $140,000 | $4,416 | Doyle Cox Rd | Sanford |
| Jul 2025 | 2.25 | $75,000 | $33,333 | 0 S Plank Rd Lot 3A | Sanford |
| Jul 2025 | 16.89 | $270,000 | $15,986 | 4816 Carbonton Rd #1 | Sanford |
| Jul 2025 | 10.01 | $135,000 | $13,487 | Valley Pine Ln | Sanford |
| Jul 2025 | 3.37 | $85,000 | $25,223 | 1431 Steel Bridge Rd Lot 5 | Sanford |
| Jul 2025 | 1.13 | $35,000 | $30,973 | Hickory House Rd | Sanford |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $30,000 |
| Recent Sales | 80 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 105 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.28 acres |
| Active Listings | 40 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.92 | $27,000 | 0 Libby St Lot 11 | Sanford |
| Mar 2026 | 0.92 | $27,000 | 0 Libby St | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 0.51 | $30,000 | 2004 Country Club Ct | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11 | $17,000 | Windrace Trl N | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11 | $17,000 | 1005 N Windrace Trl #1005 | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 0.14 | $352,000 | 209 Olive Branch St | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11 | $10,000 | 313 Harbor Trce | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 0.17 | $314,000 | 204 Olive Branch St | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 0.24 | $317,500 | 201 Tormore Dr | Sanford |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11 | $18,000 | 1023 N Windrace Trl | Sanford |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.11 | $18,000 | 1023 N Windrace Trl Lot 1023 | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.13 | $10,000 | 393 Back Bay | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.16 | $7,000 | Texas Sq | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.47 | $26,000 | 3123 Sandwedge | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.11 | $15,000 | 417 Harbor Trce | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.22 | $22,500 | 1500 Kentucky Ave | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.18 | $14,000 | 5118 Pheasant Ln | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.20 | $13,000 | Oakwood Ave | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.14 | $349,000 | 327 Bishop Ln | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.85 | $13,000 | Cross St | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.46 | $52,500 | 1909 Carr Creek Dr | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.36 | $118,000 | Hemlock Dr | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.46 | $52,500 | 1909 Carr Creek Rd Lot 21 | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.15 | $352,500 | 335 Bishop Ln | Sanford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.22 | $27,000 | 1367 Maryland Ct Lot 1367 | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.51 | $29,000 | 2055 Long Point Trl | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.16 | $372,500 | 142 Oban Dr | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.04 | $224,000 | 407 Cherry Laurel Dr | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.04 | $225,000 | 413 Cherry Laurel Dr | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $276,000 | 275 Palm Dr | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.33 | $400,000 | 618 Contento Ct | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $25,000 | 1538 Louisiana Ln | Sanford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.04 | $224,000 | 411 Cherry Laurel Dr | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.50 | $27,000 | 2045 Tree Top Cir | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.21 | $15,000 | 1402 Pennsylvania Ave | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.50 | $27,000 | 2045 Treetop Cir #2045 | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.86 | $15,000 | Parkwood Dr | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.19 | $3,000 | Burgess Cir | Broadway |
| Nov 2025 | 0.69 | $35,000 | Greenwood Rd | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.76 | $35,000 | 0 Greenwood Rd #112 | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.48 | $385,000 | 146 Woodwedge Way | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $170,000 | 5160 Osprey Point | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $170,000 | 5160 Osprey Point #5160 | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.05 | $256,000 | 106 Chella Ct | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.16 | $309,000 | 201 Olive Branch St | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.11 | $7,500 | 413 Back Bay #413 | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.14 | $284,000 | 270 Palm Dr | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.36 | $32,000 | 3309 Edinburgh Dr | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.22 | $23,999 | 1808 Kir Cir | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.57 | $118,000 | Hemlock Dr | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.16 | $18,000 | 3057 Sherry Hl | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $18,000 | 3057 Sherry Hl #3057 | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.11 | $5,000 | 917 Windrace Trl | Sanford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.11 | $5,000 | 917 Windrace Trl Lot 917 | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.15 | $6,500 | Dalrymple St | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.95 | $52,000 | Kentyrewood Farm Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.95 | $52,000 | 0 Kentyrewood Farm Road | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.36 | $26,000 | 6002 Cypress Point | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.04 | $229,000 | 409 Cherry Laurel Dr | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.12 | $8,500 | 925 Lakewind #925 | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.33 | $24,000 | 3256 Yorkshire Cir | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.32 | $11,000 | 3259 Yorkshire Cir Lot 3259 | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.11 | $11,000 | 333 Beach End | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.42 | $18,000 | 7022 Cedar Rd Lot 7022 | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.42 | $18,000 | 7022 Cedar Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.18 | $2,250 | 815 Shady Ln | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.14 | $289,000 | 254 Palm Dr | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.07 | $254,000 | 164 Starlight St | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.14 | $299,000 | 205 Olive Branch St | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.20 | $495,000 | 265 Umstead St | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.14 | $314,000 | 413 Citron St | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.18 | $350,000 | 351 Tormore Dr | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.06 | $250,000 | 420 Ember St | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.14 | $289,000 | 433 Citron St | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.05 | $245,000 | 408 Ember St | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.35 | $22,000 | 2206 Chicago Loop | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.35 | $22,000 | 2205 Chicago Loop #2205 | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.14 | $292,000 | 417 Citron St | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.07 | $250,000 | 400 Ember St | Sanford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.32 | $422,500 | 276 Steeple Rdg | Cameron |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 64,565 |
| Population (2020) | 63,285 |
| Population Growth | 2.02% |
| Median Household Income | $63,060 |
| Median Home Value | $213,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 26,854 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,195 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.2% |
| Median Age | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6,488 (10.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.3% |
Market Overview
Lee County, North Carolina has a population of 64,565, which has grown 2.02% since 2020. The median household income is $63,060, below the national median of $74,580 by 15.4%. With a median home value of $213,800 and an unemployment rate of 3.3%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 8.2% suggests balanced market conditions. Lee County remains a key area for land acquisition in North Carolina. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $28,016 per acre, with properties averaging 6.90 acres. There are currently 81 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Lee County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Lee County has a population of 64,565. The county has grown 2.02% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Lee County?
The median household income in Lee County is $63,060, which is 15.4% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Lee County growing or shrinking?
Lee County is growing. The population has increased 2.02% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Lee County?
The median home value in Lee County is $213,800. The housing vacancy rate is 8.2%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $28,016 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $170,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Lee County, North Carolina?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout North Carolina, including Lee County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.