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228 Hickory Grove Dr, Sanford, NC 27330

House Description

What's Special: 1st Floor Guest Bedroom | Wooded View | Tub in Primary Bath | Loft | Extra Garage Storage | Includes Landscaping | Covered Patio. New Construction - October Completion! Built by America's Most Trusted Home Builder. Welcome to the Wayland at 228 Hickory Grove Drive in Hickory Grove! This thoughtfully designed new home offers a bright and open main level with a spacious great room that flows into the kitchen and both the formal dining room and casual dining area, creating a seamless space for everyday living and entertaining. A downstairs bedroom with a full bathroom and convenient drop zone with powder room add both flexibility and function. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered back patio just off the main living area. Upstairs, the primary suite features a generous walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom, while a central loft provides additional living space alongside three secondary bedrooms and a convenient laundry room. Families near Sanford, NC, enjoy access to top-rated Lee County schools and nearby higher education options like UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, and Central Carolina Community College. With boutique shopping, great dining, outdoor fun, local farms, art, history, and job opportunities, Sanford blends small-town charm with big-city convenience. Additional Highlights Include: separate tub and shower in the primary bath, additional windows added to the primary suite, additional windows added to the great room, and boxed stairs with laminate stair treads. Photos are for representative purposes only. MLS#10168649

Highlights

Listed by Danya Bizzell , 919-551-3515 Taylor Morrison of Carolinas, , 919-380-7223. Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage

0.23

HOA Fee

70 Monthly

Year Built

2026

County

Lee

Neighborhood

Hickory Grove

Listing ID

10168649

Questions about this listing?

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

▪ Bedrooms:5
▪ Bathrooms:4
▪ Full Bathrooms:3
▪ 1/2 Bathrooms:1

Appliances:Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Microwave

Air Cond:Zoned

Fireplaces:

Floor:Carpet,Laminate,Tile

Above Ground Sq Ft:3569

Below Ground Sq Ft:0

Other:Bathtub/Shower Combination,Double Vanity,Entrance Foyer,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Dining Room Combination,Pantry,Quartz Counters,Shower Only,Smart Thermostat,Soaking Tub,Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-In Shower

Other:Public

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Payment Breakdown

Principal Interest

$2,577

Taxes

$319

HOA

$70

Home Price

$499,999

Home Price

Loan Details

30 yrs

6.683%

Interest Rate

Loan Type

Down Payment

20%

$100,000

Down Payment

Down Payment %

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Monthly Price:

$2,576.60

Principal

Taxes

HOA

	Principal	Taxes	HOA	Total
Monthly	$2,576.60	$318.75	$70.00	$2,965.35
Yearly	$30,919.17	$3,824.99	$840.00	$35,584.17
Total	$927,575.20	$114,749.77	$25,200.00	$1,067,524.97