PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL VALUE, this brick cottage in Southern Pines coveted downtown district is a standout opportunity.
With 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and nearly 1,200 square feet on a 0.25 acre lot, you will love the sidewalks and quick walkability to restaurants, parks, shops, Red's Corner, and other local hot spots. The fully fenced backyard features a wooden privacy fence, screened porch, back brick patio, and beautifully landscaped front and rear grounds. An attached carport with custom built storage, work shop with electricity plus garden storage and an additional shed in backyard make it ideal for hobbyists and anyone with a green thumb. The concrete floor crawl space adds practical storage and maintenance friendly access, and the recently enlarged driveway offers extra parking and ease of always pulling out of driveway. Major infrastructure updates include sewer lines and electrical lines recently replaced by the city.
Inside, enjoy meticulously maintained hardwood floors, a ceramic tiled kitchen with stackable natural gas washer and dryer, gas range and oven, cast iron farmhouse sink, and granite countertops. All appliances convey. The full bath has been fully renovated, and the half bath features an updated vanity and fixtures while keeping the original tile walls for added charm. Craftsman molding, an updated glass entry door, and built in bookshelves surrounding the craftsman fireplace mantel with natural gas logs highlight the character throughout. Mechanical systems include a natural gas tankless hot water heater and a natural gas HVAC system.
The iron water fountain, iron animal statues, urns at end of driveway and butcher block island in kitchen DO NOT CONVEY with purchase of home.
Shed, picnic table on screen in porch and ALL appliances DO CONVEY with purchase of home.
Opportunities like this in downtown Southern Pines do not last. Buyers and investors alike should take notice and act quickly before it is gone.
Sold for $410,000
$410,000
605 S May Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387
3beds
1,162sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.25 Acres Lot
$410,300 Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$1,950 Estimated rent
Home value
$410,300
$390,000 - $431,000
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Wooden privacy fenceCraftsman moldingBack brick patioBrick cottageFully fenced backyardGranite countertopsScreened porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Colleen Schreiber 910-585-1464,
LPT Realty
Bought with:
Bethany Jackson, 307757
Keller Williams Pinehurst
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100566177
Originating MLS: Mid Carolina Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Mid Carolina Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Other
- Description: Dining/Kitchen Combo
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Other
- Description: Screened In Porch
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, See Remarks, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Range
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
Features
- Master Downstairs, Bookcases, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Gas Log
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile, Wood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Crawl Space,Full
- Attic: Permanent Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,162
- Total interior livable area: 1,162 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Workshop in Garage, Gravel, See Remarks, Off Street
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened, See Remarks, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Gas Log
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Back Yard,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 125.32 x 58.96 x 32.71 x 41.18 x 92.45 x 100.10
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 00041522
- Zoning: RS-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Southern Pines
- Subdivision: Downtown
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $410,000-1.2%$353/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100566177 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Contingent | $415,000$357/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100566177 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Pending sale | $415,000$357/sqft |
Source:  LPRMLS #760290 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $415,000+10.7%$357/sqft |
Source: LPRMLS #760290 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2022 | Pending sale | $375,000$323/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100321830 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $375,000+11.9%$323/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100321830 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  MCR #207422 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2021 | Price change | $335,000-5.6%$288/sqft |
Source: MCR #207422 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $355,000+91.4%$306/sqft |
Source: MCR #207422 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2020 | Listing removed | $1,550$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,550-3.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2019 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,600+3.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2018 | Listing removed | $1,550$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,550$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2017 | Listing removed | $1,550$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2017 | Price change | $1,550-6.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2016 | Sold | $185,500-20.9%$160/sqft |
Source:  MCR #172892 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2015 | Listing removed | $234,500$202/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HS Pinehurst Realty Group/PH #165789 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2015 | Price change | $234,500-2.1%$202/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HS Pinehurst Realty Group/PH #165789 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $239,500$206/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HS Pinehurst Realty Group/PH #165789 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,218 -3% | $347,990 |
| 2023 | $2,288 +10% | $347,990 +19.1% |
| 2022 | $2,079 -10.4% | $292,200 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $2,322 | $244,380 |
| 2020 | $2,322 | $244,380 |
| 2019 | $2,322 | $244,380 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $2,322 +136.2% | $224,680 |
| 2017 | $983 | $224,680 |
| 2015 | $983 +1.2% | $224,680 +57.4% |
| 2014 | $972 +59.2% | $142,780 |
| 2013 | $610 | $142,780 |
| 2012 | -- | $142,780 |
| 2011 | -- | $142,780 |
| 2010 | -- | $142,780 |
| 2009 | -- | $142,780 |
| 2008 | -- | $142,780 |
| 2007 | -- | $142,780 +44% |
| 2005 | -- | $99,130 |
| 2004 | -- | $99,130 |
| 2003 | -- | $99,130 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28387
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Southern Pines Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Crain's Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.6 mi
- 6/10Pinecrest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southern Pines Elementary
- Middle: Crain's Creek Middle
- High: Pinecrest High
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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