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    Tramway Rd / Hwy 78, Sanford, NC 27330

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    $3,500,000

    LAND - Sanford, NC

    Lot size:
    38.00 Acres
    Added:
    Apr 3, 2026
    Days on Market:
    63
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 4 at 9:06 am

    Property Features for Tramway Rd / Hwy 78

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    9641-14-2832-00
    Lot size
    38.00 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    PARCEL B PLAT 2018/1151537/712

    Utilities

    Water source
    Public

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    Listing Contact
    LESLIE OLDHAM
    LESLIE OLDHAM

    Listing agent LESLIE OLDHAM License #188755

    Listing office SMITH GROUP REALTY LLC 131 CHARLOTTE AVENUE SUITE 101, Sanford, NC

    Listing date Apr 3, 2026

    MLS# 760180 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Longleaf Pine Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Prime development land: 38+/- acres zoned RA/R1 in a high‑growth area.
    • Excellent frontage: Approximately 1,800+/- feet on Tramway Rd (Hwy 78) and 520+/- feet on Brantley Rd, providing high visibility and access.
    • Located in Lee County, the #11 fastest‑growing county in North Carolina.
    • Development potential: Suitable for residential, mixed‑use, or community‑driven projects.
    • Convenient location: Approximately 1 mile to US#1.
    • Centrally located with easy access to Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Fort Bragg, Southern Pines, award‑winning golf, and the new Athletic Park.

    Overview

    This property features approximately 38 acres of land zoned RA/R1 in Lee County, North Carolina. Situated in the high-traffic Tramway Rd / Hwy 78 area, the site offers development potential in one of North Carolina's fastest-growing counties. The property has approximately 1,800 feet of frontage on Tramway Rd (Hwy 78) and roughly 520 feet of frontage on Brantley Rd, providing visibility and access. The location is suited for residential, mixed-use, or community-driven projects in a rapidly expanding market. The property is located approximately 1 mile to US#1 and offers easy access to Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Fort Bragg, Southern Pines, award-winning golf, and the new Athletic Park.
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    City
    Sanford
    County
    Lee
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -79.1976531
    Latitude
    35.4394279

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 38 acres of prime development land in Lee County, NC.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at Tramway Rd / Hwy 78 Sanford, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime development land: 38+/- acres zoned RA/R1 in a high‑growth area.; Excellent frontage: Approximately 1,800+/- feet on Tramway Rd (Hwy 78) and 520+/- feet on Brantley Rd, providing high visibility and access.; Located in Lee County, the #11 fastest‑growing county in North Carolina.
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    Listing Contact
    LESLIE OLDHAM
    LESLIE OLDHAM
    Real Estate License ID: 188755
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Stat Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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