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2600 Buckingham Dr, Sanford, NC 27330

House Description

Over 3,900 sq ft on the water in booming Sanford! Fantastic open floor plan. Soaring vaulted ceilings in the foyer and living room. Kitchen opens to the breakfast nook. Formal dining room. Primary suite is downstairs and offers a gorgeous bath and walk in closet. 3 more bedrooms and a landing are upstairs. Oh...and there's a full basement! 2 huge rooms make for an outstanding game room and family room. There is a large 5th bedroom and full bath in the basement, ideal for an in-law suite or guest room. 18X10 storage room in the basement. Interior has fresh paint and the roof was replaced in 2026. Relax after work on the 18X12 screened porch. Enjoy cookouts on the 18X12 brick patio. Close to US 1 for quick commutes to Raleigh.

Highlights

Listed by John Ramsperger , 919-708-5100 Sanford Real Estate , 919-708-5100. Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage

0.51

HOA Fee

225 Annually

Year Built

2005

County

Lee

Neighborhood

Westlake Downs

Listing ID

10175849

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 Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Air Cond:Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Ductless,Heat Pump

Fireplaces:Gas Log

Floor:Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Tile,Wood

Above Ground Sq Ft:2584

Below Ground Sq Ft:1343

Basement:Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access

Other:Breakfast Bar,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Crown Molding,Double Vanity,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,High Ceilings,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Master Downstairs,Recessed Lighting,Separate Shower,Tray Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-In Shower,Whirlpool Tub

Other:Public

Exterior Features

Lot:Back Yard,Gentle Sloping,Hardwood Trees,Landscaped,Sprinklers In Front,Sprinklers In Rear,Waterfront,Wooded

Zoning:SN-12

Roof:Shingle

Others:Balcony,Rain Gutters,Covered,Enclosed,Front Porch,Patio,Porch,Screened

Sewer:Public Sewer

Parking Features:Concrete,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Parking Pad

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Payment Breakdown

Principal Interest

$3,607

Taxes

$499

HOA

$225

Home Price

$700,000

Home Price

Loan Details

30 yrs

6.683%

Interest Rate

Loan Type

Down Payment

20%

$140,000

Down Payment

Down Payment %

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Monthly Price:

$3,607.24

Principal

Taxes

HOA

	Principal	Taxes	HOA	Total
Monthly	$3,607.24	$499.48	$225.00	$4,331.72
Yearly	$43,286.93	$5,993.73	$2,700.00	$51,980.66
Total	$1,298,607.88	$179,811.90	$81,000.00	$1,559,419.78