Price ranges below are my working field estimates, not published statistics. Ask me for an address-level range before you plan around a number.
A walkable, historic village built around golf, gardens, and a hospital campus at its center.
Blake's working range for the historic village and club areas is broad on purpose: villas and townhomes generally start in the mid $300s, established single-family homes in and near the village commonly run from the mid $500s through the $900s, and CCNC, Forest Creek and larger custom homes move well past $1M. These are Blake's current field estimates, not published statistics — ask for an address-level range before you plan around a number.
Where it wins
- National Historic Landmark district with protected architectural and streetscape character
- FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital is roughly 0.7 miles from the village center
- Pinehurst Resort golf plus Village greenway trails, Cannon Park, and Tufts Memorial Park
What to weigh
- Fort Bragg is a real commute — about 33 miles and roughly 50 minutes each way
- Historic-district design standards can limit exterior changes and new construction
- Major airports are over an hour away; RDU is about 69 miles
The county's walkable downtown, with horse country on its eastern edge.
Blake's working ranges: condos and townhomes from roughly the $250s, established single-family from the $400s through the $700s, walkable downtown-adjacent homes often $600s and up, and equestrian property from the $700s well into the millions depending on acreage and barn quality. Field estimates only — not published statistics.
Where it wins
- The most walkable downtown in Moore County, usable on weeknights
- Direct US 1 access plus a working Amtrak station downtown
- Thousands of preserved acres of riding and walking trail on the east side
What to weigh
- Freight and passenger trains run through the center of town, day and night
- Downtown-adjacent homes are older and priced at a walkability premium
- Weekend and event traffic on Broad Street; parking tightens during festivals
A railroad town with the county's most attainable in-town housing.
Blake's working ranges: townhomes and smaller in-town homes from roughly the $200s, most established single-family from the $250s to the low $400s, and new construction commonly in the $300s to $500s. Field estimates only — ask for a current address-level range.
Where it wins
- The most attainable in-town pricing among the county's main towns
- Steady new-construction supply rather than scarce resale inventory
- Junction of US 1 and US 15-501, so almost everything is a short drive
What to weigh
- Municipal rate is higher than Pinehurst's or Southern Pines' — $0.42 per $100 on the county rate chart
- Rail lines and US 1 traffic mean road and train noise in parts of town
- Housing stock is more mixed street to street than the resort villages
A lakeside village of wooded lots, minutes from US 1.
Blake's working ranges: interior homes commonly from the $300s to the $500s, lake-view and larger homes from the $500s to the $700s, with true waterfront and newer custom above that. Field estimates only.
Where it wins
- Lakes, wooded lots, and a village golf course inside the town limits
- One of the shorter Fort Bragg commutes in the county
- Close to US 1 and Southern Pines without downtown traffic
What to weigh
- No grocery store or downtown — every errand is a drive
- Sits near a high school attendance boundary; assignment must be verified per address
- Limited childcare inside the village
A gated lake-and-golf community west of the horse country.
Blake's working ranges: interior homes commonly from the $300s to the $500s, lake-view homes from the $500s up, and Lake Auman waterfront frequently $800s and well above. Field estimates only, and HOA dues vary by section.
Where it wins
- Multiple lakes with marinas, beaches, and — on Lake Auman — larger boats
- Gated sections with clubhouses, courts, and an on-site golf course
- More house and more lot per dollar than Pinehurst or Southern Pines
What to weigh
- Longest common drives in the county to hospitals, shopping, and Fort Bragg
- HOA dues and rules differ by section — North, South, and West are not the same
- Limited childcare and services nearby
Acreage, lakes, and elbow room along the NC 211 corridor.
Blake's working ranges: homes on smaller lots from roughly the $250s, most homes on acreage from the $300s to the $600s, and larger farms and custom homes above that. Field estimates only; acreage, water, and outbuildings move the number more than square footage does.
Where it wins
- The most land per dollar within reach of Pinehurst
- No municipal property tax on unincorporated addresses — county rate and fire district only
- Room for barns, shops, gardens, and animals
What to weigh
- Well and septic on most properties, which changes inspections and financing
- Longer drives for hospitals, groceries, and school buses
- Internet service quality varies significantly by road — verify before you buy
The county's shortest Fort Bragg commute, with small-town prices.
Blake's working ranges: older in-town homes from roughly the $200s, most established single-family in the $250s to $400s, and new construction commonly in the $300s to $450s. Field estimates only.
Where it wins
- Shortest common drive to Fort Bragg's northern access points
- Direct US 1 access and ten minutes to Southern Pines
- Active new construction at attainable price points
What to weigh
- Very limited shopping and dining in town — most errands happen elsewhere
- Rail and US 1 corridor noise in some areas
- Homes just outside town are typically on well and septic
Antiques, farmland, and a straight shot to Bragg's north side.
Blake's working ranges: modest homes from roughly the $200s, homes on acreage commonly $300s to $500s, restored historic homes and larger farms above that. Field estimates only — acreage and outbuildings drive the number.
Where it wins
- Close to Fort Bragg's northern access points and to US 1 north
- Among the most affordable land in Moore County
- A genuine historic district with a National Register core
What to weigh
- Municipal rate of $0.575 per $100 on the county rate chart — the highest listed among Moore County towns
- Very few services in town; groceries and dining require a drive
- Well and septic on most rural property
The county seat: courthouse square, history, and land nearby.
Blake's working ranges: in-town homes from roughly the $180s to the $300s, restored historic homes and homes on acreage in the $300s to $500s, larger farms above that. Field estimates only.
Where it wins
- Central location that reaches Pinehurst, Sanford, and the north county easily
- Historic housing stock, including substantial Victorians near the square
- Notably lower in-town prices than the southern towns
What to weigh
- Municipal rate of $0.505 per $100 on the county rate chart
- Older homes frequently need significant renovation
- Limited dining and retail compared with Southern Pines
A quiet pine-shaded town just south of Aberdeen.
Blake's working ranges: older and smaller homes from roughly the $150s to the $250s, most updated single-family in the $250s to $400s, newer construction above that. Field estimates only.
Where it wins
- Among the lowest entry prices in the southern half of the county
- Heavy tree cover and generous lots for the price
- Minutes from Aberdeen retail and a short drive to Pinehurst
What to weigh
- No grocery store or downtown in town
- Housing stock is older and condition varies widely
- Water and sewer availability differs by address
A tiny golf village of wooded lots west of Pinehurst.
Blake's working ranges: townhomes and smaller homes from roughly the $250s, most single-family in the $300s to $500s, golf-frontage and newer custom above that. Field estimates only.
Where it wins
- Golf course at the center of a very small, quiet village
- Wooded lots and lower prices than Pinehurst, fifteen minutes away
- Short drive to FirstHealth and Pinehurst dining
What to weigh
- No stores, restaurants, or services in the village
- Very limited inventory — often only a handful of homes for sale
- Long Fort Bragg commute
North county mill town with river access and the lowest prices.
Blake's working ranges: in-town homes frequently from the $100s to the $200s, homes on acreage in the $200s to $400s, larger farms and river property above that. Field estimates only — condition and land drive the number here more than anywhere else in the county.
Where it wins
- The lowest home and land prices in Moore County
- Deep River access, forest, and genuine rural quiet
- Close to the Uwharrie National Forest and Seagrove pottery country
What to weigh
- Longest drives in the county for hospitals, shopping, and jobs
- Not a practical daily Fort Bragg commute
- Older housing stock; many homes need significant work
