Carolina Trace Land for Sale

Welcome to Carolina Trace, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the heart of Sanford, North Carolina. This enchanting community is a hidden gem within Lee County, offering a perfect blend of tranquility and modern living. With its lush landscapes and serene surroundings, Carolina Trace is an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful retreat while still being conveniently close to urban amenities.

Carolina Trace boasts a variety of land for sale, providing potential homeowners and investors a unique opportunity to build their dream property in a vibrant community. Whether you're envisioning a cozy family home, a sprawling estate, or a charming vacation retreat, the available parcels of land offer ample space and flexibility to bring your vision to life. The area is characterized by its rolling hills, mature trees, and scenic views, creating an inviting atmosphere that beckons you to explore the great outdoors.

Residents of Carolina Trace enjoy a wealth of recreational opportunities, including access to the stunning Carolina Trace Country Club, which features a championship golf course, swimming pools, and tennis courts. The community is also conveniently located near Sanford's bustling downtown, where you can find delightful shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

With its friendly neighbors, strong sense of community, and beautiful surroundings, Carolina Trace is more than just a place to live—it's a lifestyle. Discover the perfect piece of land in this charming subdivision and start building the life you've always dreamed of in Sanford, NC. Your new beginning awaits!

Newest Carolina Trace Land for Sale

$35,000

10178768 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This 0.23-acre custom home lot is located in the Laurel Thicket III neighborhood within the gated master-planned community of Carolina Trace in Sanford, North Carolina. The property provides an exceptional canvas for building a custom home backed by an active local Property Owners Association (POA) and double-layered community security! 24-hour guarded gatehouse operations managed by the Carolina Trace Association. Residents of Laurel Thicket III enjoy immediate localized recreation alongside broader resort-style privileges across the master community. Laurel Thicket Recreation Area featuring tennis and pickleball courts, cornhole boards, and a specialized saltwater swimming pool upgraded with a covered shelter. Use of the expansive 315-acre Lake Trace for electric boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding via the community's private marina. Optional membership tiers are available at the independent Carolina Trace Country Club, which grants access to a grand clubhouse, a fitness center, an Olympic-sized pool, and two championship golf courses designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. This can be where your dream life can begin!

Irish Blvd, Sanford

$28,000

10176272 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

The perfect lot to build your dream home. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated community of Carolina Trace, this home site is surrounded by mature hardwoods that give you the privacy and peace you've been looking for. And the community? It's something else. Carolina Trace spans 2,500 acres with two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 315-acre lake perfect for boating and fishing, plus a private pool and marina. It's resort-style living every single day. Oh, and the location couldn't be better! You're conveniently close to Fayetteville, Raleigh, and Pinehurst. Come see what makes this place so special.

2044 Treetop Cir, Sanford

$10,000

10174579 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Wooded building lot in a gated golf course community! Carolina Trace has (2) 18 hole championship courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. This is the Southwind section. Walk to the neighborhood pool! Community water and sewer are onsite.

913 S Windrace Trl, Sanford

$22,000

10174321 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Residential lot located in the Hidden Lakes neighborhood of Carolina Trace. Wooded lot, waiting on you to bring your builder! Gated community, with access to pool, golfing, tennis courts, lake, and clubhouse. Located within minutes of US 1 Hwy, easily accessible to Wake and Moore Counties, and just 30 minutes from Fort Bragg.

1302 W Carolina Dr, Sanford

$25,000

LP763120 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Build your dream home in the sought-after South Landing section of Carolina Trace! This .48-acre homesite offers the perfect balance of space, privacy, and wooded natural beauty inside this gated community with 24-hour security. Access to water and sewer available but will need to be connected. Residents of South Landing enjoy access to a private community pool and marina, while the larger Carolina Trace community features over 2,500 scenic acres with walking trails and the beautiful 315-acre Lake Trace for boating, kayaking, and fishing. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the two championship courses, along with a member-owned country club. Conveniently located less than an hour from Fayetteville or Raleigh, this lot offers peaceful living with easy access to surrounding areas like Pinehurst, Apex, Cary, and Pittsboro. Come explore the property and start planning your future home today!

1146 Deerfoot Trl, Sanford

$29,900

LP762631 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Build your dream home on this beautiful wooded golf course lot located at 692 Chelsea Dr in the desirable Woodmere POA located within Carolina Trace. Nestled among mature trees, this golf course frontage lot offers the perfect combination of privacy, scenery, and community amenities. Whether you are planning a primary residence, retirement retreat, or second home, this homesite provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy peaceful golf course living with convenient access to recreation and neighborhood amenities. Water, sewer, and electric are available, making the building process significantly easier and more cost efficient for your future new construction home. Skip many of the costly infrastructure hurdles often associated with vacant land and move one step closer to bringing your vision to life. The Woodmere POA features community tennis courts and a refreshing community pool, creating an active and social lifestyle right within the neighborhood. Enjoy relaxing golf course views, natural surroundings, and the flexibility to design a home that fits your vision. Carolina Trace is known for its gated entry, mature landscaping, and lake lifestyle. 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. Whether you are looking to build now or secure a homesite for the future, this lot offers a great opportunity to enjoy lake and community living in one of Sanford’s most established gated communities.

692 Chelsea Dr, Sanford

$74,500

LP750825 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

GOLF GREEN LOT "CAROLINA TRACE" ALMOST"ONE OF A KIND"PAR 3, overlooking 10TH GREEN on CREEK COURSE, about the LAST HOMESITE w/ a full view of GREEN & expansive distant other fairway! Sewer&Water at LOT!, just need typical taps when building-HOA-$350yr VAC LOT/or $700 w/HOME when built. Tucked away front left side of TRACE in SEDGEMOOR SUBDV-APPROX 2MIN GolfCart Drive straight to PrivatePool & 2 TennisCourts. A home"rear-facing"10thGREEN would have inviting Cool Side Shade from summer sun facing green later in the day. Nice xtra space to right of lot that is a common area easement for utilities thus nobody real close & lot juts out slightly so no one blocking view to green & distant fairway in the future! A setting at TRACE that is no longer available like this,& few will ever be, meaning lots "not already built upon", 315acre Lake,Trace is gated community featuring 36 holes of Robert Trent Jones golf,pools,tennis, full service Country Club, Restaurant/exercise facility/walking trails.(Some Amenities Add'l $)R&Rs Bk1111 Pg293

3294 Leeds Ct, Sanford

$57,000

LP755799 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Located in North Shore this half acre lot gives you plenty of space to yourself. Empty lots on either side of you and common ground behind you gives this location plenty of privacy. There is also little to no through traffic due to it being located on a cul-de-sac. Come view it and work on building your dream home today!

112 Northridge Cir, Sanford

$50,000

10159209 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Build your custom home in the gated Carolina Trace community in Sanford, NC! Located in the Golf West POA, this lot is just minutes from the Carolina Trace Country Club, featuring a 36-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Jr. Enjoy a variety of community amenities, including a clubhouse, pool, lake, tennis courts, and walking trails. Please note that some amenities may require a separate membership to the Carolina Trace Country Club. Conveniently located near Sanford and Fayetteville for shopping, dining, and everyday essentials.

3124 Sand Wedge, Sanford

$88,000

LP755943 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A dream home golf course lot! Located in the popular community of Carolina Trace this is one of the few golf front lots left to build on! Get scenic views of hole 11 of the creek course along with a short walk or golf cart ride to the community pool and tennis courts located in the prestigious Woodmere Trentwood HOA!Come live or invest in Carolina Trace, a centrally located community that leaves you breathless with the stunning views as you drive in to the community. Once here you will be a short drive away from shopping malls, bars, public events, farmers markets, medical care, and much more! Carolina Trace truly is the perfect location.

639 Chelsea Dr, Sanford

$29,900

LP760268 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Build your dream home on this 0.47-acre lot in the prestigious gated community of Carolina Trace in Sanford, NC! Enjoy access to two Robert Trent Jones golf courses, a 315-acre lake for kayaking and fishing, an Olympic pool, tennis courts, walking trails, and an on-site country club with dining. Just approximately 30 miles from Fort Bragg — roughly a 40-minute commute via NC-24 and NC-87 — making this an ideal homesite for military families seeking resort-style living without the Fayetteville price tag. Minutes from downtown Sanford's boutiques, restaurants, and the historic Temple Theater. Outdoor enthusiasts will love nearby Ole Gilliam Mill Park, White Pines Nature Preserve, and San-Lee Park. Also conveniently located roughly 35 miles from Raleigh/Durham. 24-hour gated security and a welcoming community atmosphere. Buyer to verify utilities, HOA fees, and buildable specs.

2048 Long Point Trl, Sanford

$25,000

10161513 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A great lot for your dream home! Private cul-de-sac street and you can easily take a short walk to the pool and tennis courts! Come and explore it today! Lot backs up to small pond. Carolina Trace covers 2,500 acres with creeks, ponds, rolling hills, walking trails, 315 acre Lake Trace for boating, kayaking, & fishing. Carolina Trace's clubhouse is home to fine and casual dining, a full-service Pro Shop, a fitness centerand exercise rooms, as well as a myriad of social activities. Two 18 hole championship golf courses (Robert Trent Jones WorldClass), member owned country club! Short drive to Fayetteville, Cary, Apex, Pinehurst, Pittsboro, Siler City and Raleigh. Awesome gated community-24 hour security! Walk to community pool and tennis for Laurel Thicket III HOA! Owner is Real Estate Broker.

1758 Daiquiri Turn, Sanford

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