Lee County property record for 109 E Buffalo St, Sanford, NC 27330
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.654 acres (28,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,569 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9643-61-4274-00 |
| Primary APN | 9643-61-4274-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,048 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 28,501 sqft (0.654 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 190 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 109 E BUFFALO ST |
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| City | SANFORD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27330-3903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 109 E BUFFALO ST |
| Legal Subdivision | DIVISION OF E L GAVIN PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | LEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, WEST SANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 30200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hawkins Avenue Historic District listed 2000 · 204 contributing resources · NRIS 00000771 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
109 E Buffalo St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2026.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5734 SEVERN GROVE DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-8546 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263122 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1871 / 757 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE NC |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 109 E BUFFALO ST, SANFORD, NC 27330-3903 |
| Document Number | 0018710757 |
| Book / Page | 1871 / 757 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $30,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 5734 SEVERN GROVE DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-8546 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 109 E BUFFALO ST, SANFORD, NC 27330-3903 |
| Document Number | 0016010404 |
| Book / Page | 001601 / 000404 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5734 SEVERN GROVE DR DURHAM NC 277038546, DURHAM, NC 27703-8546 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 109 E Buffalo St was $2,569, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Sanford City |
| Unified School District | Lee County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,569.00 (+2.15%) | $118,600 (-) Land $13,100 Building $105,500 | $118,600 (-) Land $13,100 Building $105,500 |
| 2025 | $2,515.00 | $118,600 Land $13,100 Building $105,500 | $118,600 Land $13,100 Building $105,500 |
| 2023 | $2,425.00 (+16.53%) | $118,600 Land $13,100 Building $105,500 | $118,600 Land $13,100 Building $105,500 |
| 2022 | $2,081.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 109 E Buffalo St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 109 E Buffalo St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SANFORD serves 48,350 people · EPA ID NC0353010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 309 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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