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$324,900

43 Lilly Loop, Sanford, NC 27332
Sanford, NC 27332
Listed by Chris Crumpler · Keller Williams Legacy
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1995

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home with a dedicated office on a spacious .36-acre lot in the sought-after gated community of Carolina Lakes. Surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, the property offers privacy, comfort, and a serene backyard setting. The inviting living room features a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and brand-new hardwood flooring installed in 2026. A skylight brightens the family room, while the kitchen combines granite countertops, a large center island, and ample cabinetry for easy everyday living and entertaining. The spacious owner's suite includes dual vanities, an oversized walk-in closet, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Outside, the expansive deck overlooks the tree-lined backyard and offers peaceful water views through the trees—an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Split-rail fencing and mature landscaping enhance the private, oasis-like atmosphere. Additional updates include new PEX plumbing installed in 2026. Residents of Carolina Lakes enjoy gated access and an impressive array of amenities, including a community pool, playgrounds, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, Frisbee golf, and lake access. The beach area features a pavilion, volleyball courts, and a playground, while monthly community markets bring together food trucks, local breweries, small businesses, and neighbors. With its thoughtful updates, wooded privacy, water views, and exceptional amenities, this home offers a relaxed Carolina Lakes lifestyle in a beautiful natural setting.

Property details

MLS #
10190099
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Carolina Lakes
Status
Active
Days on market
30
On market date
September 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.36 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Highland Elementary
1.79 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
925
Student:teacher ratio
15.2:1
District
Harnett County Schools
Middle
Highland Middle
1.74 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
942
Student:teacher ratio
16.5:1
District
Harnett County Schools
High
Overhills High
5.36 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,838
Student:teacher ratio
19.1:1
District
Harnett 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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

27
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
20 / 100
Restaurants & cafes8
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Sanford, from live MLS data.

On the market 30 days -- 88 fewer days than Sanford's current average of 118 days.
For reference, the median list price across 660 active listings in Sanford right now is $325,500.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,107/mo
$64,980 down
$259,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,686
Property tax (est.)$271
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 4, 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.