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About this home
Experience elevated lake living in the gated golf and lake community of Carolina Trace. This beautifully maintained, one-level home offers 2,580 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1 half bath, all designed for comfort and functionality. Step inside to soaring ceilings and an open, light-filled layout enhanced by skylights and fresh interior paint. The spacious living area features a cozy gas log fireplace and flows seamlessly into a sunroom overlooking the lake—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a center island, breakfast nook, and easy access to both formal and casual living spaces. Enjoy outdoor living with a multi-level deck showcasing elevated water views, ideal for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The circular driveway and oversized 2-car garage with an additional golf cart bay provide both convenience and curb appeal. The garage is equipped with a built-in workbench and plenty of cabinetry for storage, while the home also offers expansive storage space underneath the home. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet and walk-in shower. Secondary bedrooms share a well-appointed bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. Additional highlights include pocket doors, central vacuum system, utility sink in the laundry room, whole-home dehumidifier, and a brand-new roof. Carolina Trace is a 24-hour gated community offering two championship golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, along with a stunning 315+ acre lake. Residents have access to optional country club membership featuring a pool with poolside bar, formal dining, pub, event spaces, tennis courts, 24-hour accessible fitness center, driving range, chipping and putting greens, pro shop, and a full calendar of community events. Centrally located with an easy commute to Raleigh, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Pinehurst, and just minutes from shopping and dining. Major retail and restaurant growth is underway nearby, including Target (planned 2027), Chipotle (2026), BJ’s, and Whataburger. Low-maintenance, one-level living with scenic water views—this is Carolina Trace at its best. $2,500 lender credit with use of preferred lender.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- LP761116
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Carolina Trace
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 168
- On market date
- May 12, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.72 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- Lee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- Lee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
- District
- Lee County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Sanford's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 9, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.







