Redfin is joining Rocket

Discover how we're simplifying your journey home.

$1,095,000

280 W Connecticut Ave Southern Pines, NC 28387

4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,215 sqft
0.4 acres
$341 / sqft
House

Property details

About 280 W Connecticut Ave

Price reduced $255,000! Circa 1890 3-4BR/3.5BA 3,200+SF extensively renovated home on large lot in highly desired downtown Southern Pines. This unique home has so many options. It can be used as a single-family home, single family with in-law suite, or even multi-family (3 units total). The family room upstairs could easily be changed back to a 4th bedroom. The main floor boasts a beautifully updated kitchen with ZLINE appliances, gas cooktop dual fuel range, granite counters, and black walnut trim built-in cabinets. The first floor has a new luxurious master bath with spacious primary bedroom, solid shelving in the walk-in closet and direct access to the laundry/mudroom. The outdoor living space is amazing with a wraparound porch, 2 screened porches, rear deck and wood fencing. The upstairs includes 2/3 spacious bedrooms (2 full baths), a family room (4th BR) that also includes a kitchenette+ an additional spacious laundry room and beautifully hand-tiled full bath with walk-in shower. The basement is dry and adds lots of storage space, accessible from exterior stairs in rear of house. Note the home has 3 electric meters, 3 water heaters and two heat pumps (first floor unit is <10 yr old). The current owner has spent hundreds of thousands $ to carefully restore this home to its current splendor. Anderson windows 2022, Hardie Plank siding 2022, plumbing and electrical updates 2022-2024, Carolina Basements added additional support to basement 2022. New or newer: fixtures, paint, gutters, kitchen, laundry, baths, flooring, insulation, gas lines, fence, and appliances. Shown by appointment to pre-qualified buyers.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
Size3,215 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.38 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingGravel, Off Street, Unpaved, Shared Driveway, Other, On Street, On Site
MLS #100516728
Fireplace1

Virtual tour

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood, Tile, LVT/LVP
  • Interior: 2nd Kitchen, Solid Surface, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Shower, Gas Log, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Bookcases, Apt/Suite
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Gravel, Off Street, Unpaved, Shared Driveway, Other, On Street, On Site
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • List Price: $1,095,000
  • Price/SqFt: $340
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,131
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Corner Lot, Level
  • Directions: Downtown So. Pines, then onto Broad Street to W. Connecticut, then N. Bennett St., property is on the corner of W. Connecticut Ave. and N. Page St. Parking on W. Connecticut
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 3,215 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.38 Acres
  • MLS Number: 100516728
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Pinehurst

IDX Copyright 2025 North Carolina Regional MLS LLC. All rights reserved. The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of North Carolina Regional MLS LLC (NCRMLS). All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor this firm shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon these data. NCRMLS will not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from use of the provided content or the products available through Portals, IDX, VOW, and/or Syndication. Recipients of this information shall not resell, redistribute, reproduce, modify, or otherwise copy any portion thereof without the expressed written consent of NCRMLS.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 7/18/2025, 8:45:30 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 05, 2021
Home Sold
$403,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$491,260$3,131
2023$491,260$3,230
2022$348,290$3,221
2021$348,290$3,308
2020$348,290$3,270
2018$272,020$3,308
2017$272,020$2,434

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Moore Montessori Community School

Public Charter KG-4

0.2 mi

387 W Pennsylvania Ave

3

Southern Pines Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

255 S May St

9

McDeeds Creek Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.6 mi

2953 Camp Easter Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $30,795. Typical income of Southern Pines, NC residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

54%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

62%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • KmartKmart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • FordFord
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • New CountryNew Country
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

Frequently asked questions

About 280 W Connecticut Ave

The listing price of 280 W Connecticut Ave property is $1,095,000.

The property 280 W Connecticut Ave is a house located in Southern Pines, North Carolina, 28387.

Active Listing: 280 W Connecticut Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 280 W Connecticut Ave are: Moore Montessori Community School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Southern Pines Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McDeeds Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Southern Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), West Pine Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Crain's Creek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Pinecrest High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Stars Charter (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Union Pines High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,131 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 5, 2021 for $403,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 280 W Connecticut Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 280 W Connecticut Ave is 3,215 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 280 W Connecticut Ave is 1890.

This home is located at 280 W Connecticut Ave in Southern Pines, NC and zip code 28387. This 3,215 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.38 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,095,000.

In June 2025 more than 4 listings in Southern Pines, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 13 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 23 were sold below. The number of listings in Southern Pines, NC decreased by 4.3% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 29 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $535,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More resources