5866 Us 1 Highway, Vass, NC 28394
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5866 Us 1 Highway,Vass, NC 28394
$415,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,919 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: bethany jackson
Office: keller williams pinehurst
MLS#:100572129
Source:NC_CCAR
Price summary
- Price:$415,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$216.26
About this home
Set high on a sandy ridge in the Sandhills, this three-acre property in Vass holds a story that began in the mid-1940s, when the land was little more than scrub oak, wiregrass, and possibility.
Drawn to the elevation and sweeping views, the original owners chose this hill despite being told nothing would grow here. Over time, through patience and an intuitive understanding of the land, it was transformed into a thriving, deeply rooted landscape.
Today, the home offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, with a thoughtful remodel completed in 2005 that preserved its character while enhancing its livability. Natural light was always a priority, and it shows. Windows were intentionally placed to bring the outdoors in, creating bright, comforting spaces that shift beautifully throughout the day.
At the center of the home is a quiet sense of purpose. A room once used as the heart of daily life still carries that feeling, grounded and connected to everything around it. Just beyond, the kitchen opens to a dining alcove where mornings were spent watching birds gather and deer move through the yard.
The screened porch was designed with intention, its high ceilings allowing air to move freely and stay cool even in the height of summer. It is a space meant to be lived in, for long meals, easy conversation, and evenings that unfold without rushing.
Step outside and the story deepens.
What began as a personal nursery still lives on in the land itself. Mature magnolias, grown from seeds collected in Southern Pines, stand alongside heirloom azaleas, some already decades old when they were first planted here. Each plant was chosen, moved, or propagated with care, creating a landscape that feels both natural and intentional.
A fenced garden area with raised beds offers space to grow, while the surrounding acreage invites exploration. There are traces of the past throughout, open areas once filled with blackberry patches, quiet corners that felt like a child's secret garden, and wide stretches where the view once reached for miles on a clear day.
Tucked into the property is a meditation garden with a circular walking path and a gentle waterfall, designed as a place for stillness and reflection.
Wildlife has always been part of life here. Deer pass through regularly, birds gather just beyond the porch, and the landscape shifts subtly with the seasons, offering something new to notice each day.
Additional features include a basement for storage, a well servicing the home, county water used for irrigation, and a newly updated septic system with capacity for four bedrooms, allowing flexibility for the future.
Despite its sense of privacy, the property remains incredibly convenient, just minutes from downtown Southern Pines, Fort Bragg, and an easy commute to Raleigh.
This is not simply a home. It is a place that has been shaped, cared for, and deeply lived in for nearly eighty years.
Now, it is ready for its next chapter....
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Home facts
- Year built:1923
- Listing ID #:100572129
- Added:6 day(s) ago
- Updated:May 14, 2026 at 07:56 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:6
- Flooring:Bamboo, Tile, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Range, Refrigerator
- Bedroom Description:Walk-In Closet(s)
- Living area:1,919 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Electric, Heat Pump, Heating
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1923
- Building area:1,919 sq. ft.
- Lot area:3.2 Acres
- Construction Materials:Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Covered, Porch, Screened
- Foundation Description:Block
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Pinecrest High
- Middle school:Crain's Creek Middle
- Elementary school:McDeeds Creek Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Water Connected, Well
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$415,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$216.26
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
- Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Parking
- Parking description:Gravel, Unpaved
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