Historic Sanford Home For
202 W Main Street, Sanford, NC 27332
COMMERCIAL - Sanford, NC
Type:Office
Property size:
3,550 SFLot size:
1.19 Acres- Added:
- Mar 4, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 72
- Last Refresh:
- May 15 at 5:06 pm
Property Features for 202 W Main Street
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Lease
- Property subtype
- Office
- Zoning
- C-2
- Rooms
- Basement
- Vegetation
- Partially Wooded
- Interior features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Exterior features
- Private Yard
- Basement
- Partial
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 9652-41-4118
- Size
- 3,550 SF
- Lot size
- 1.19 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Description
- 202 W Main St 62/131, 30/591
Utilities
- Sewer type
- Public Sewer
- Heating system
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling system
- Central Air
- Water source
- Public
Building Details
- Year built
- 1882
- Floors in Building
- 2
- Flooring type
- Wood, Tile
- Building materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof type
- Shingle
Listing agent John Ramsperger License #187355 (919) 708-5100
Listing office Sanford Real Estate 304 N Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC (919) 708-5100
Listing date Mar 4, 2026
MLS# 10150008
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HighLights
- Exquisitely restored historic home (Ca 1880) with extensive updates including new foundation, roof, HVAC, electric, plumbing, kitchen, and baths.
- Large 1.19 acre lot suitable for events and additional parking.
- Zoned C‑2, making it ideal for a professional office or event space.
- Notable historical significance: built by railroad official Frank Pierce and later owned by attorney and NC Attorney General A.A.F. Seawell.
- Located in the desirable Jonesboro Heights section of Sanford.
- Features include refinished floors, bookcases, walk‑in closets, and modern appliances.
Overview
The Pierce-Seawell Home, dating back to approximately 1880, is available for lease at $4,000 per month. This exquisitely restored historic home is situated in the Jonesboro Heights section of Sanford. The property has undergone extensive updates, including a raised structure with a new foundation, as well as a new roof, heating and air conditioning system, electrical and plumbing systems, exterior and interior paint, refinished floors, new kitchen and bathrooms, lighting, and hardware. Originally built by railroad official Frank Pierce, it was later owned by attorney A.A.F. Seawell, who played a key role in the creation of Lee County and served in the NC Senate, later becoming the state Attorney General and serving on the state Supreme Court. Zoned C-2, the 3550-square-foot property is situated on a 1.19-acre lot, making it suitable for events and additional parking. While currently zoned for commercial use, the most recent use of the property has been residential. This property is suitable as a professional office or event space.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Office buildings
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Sanford
- County
- Lee
- State
- North Carolina
- Longitude
- -79.153051
- Latitude
- 35.456791
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Office building - Restored historic home suitable for office or event space.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 202 W Main Street Sanford, NC.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $48,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Exquisitely restored historic home (Ca 1880) with extensive updates including new foundation, roof, HVAC, electric, plumbing, kitchen, and baths.; Large 1.19 acre lot suitable for events and additional parking.; Zoned C‑2, making it ideal for a professional office or event space.
