Carolina Trace Homes with Lee - East Lee Middle School

Welcome to Carolina Trace, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the heart of Sanford, North Carolina, within Lee County. This charming community offers a blend of serene landscapes and modern amenities, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and everyone in between. With its beautifully manicured lawns, tree-lined streets, and friendly neighbors, Carolina Trace is more than just a place to live; it's a lifestyle.

One of the standout features of Carolina Trace is its proximity to Lee - East Lee Middle School, ensuring that educational opportunities are just a stone's throw away for families with children. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and offers a nurturing environment where students can thrive. Parents will appreciate the convenience of having a quality school nearby, allowing for easy commutes and involvement in school activities.

The homes in Carolina Trace are as diverse as its residents, featuring a variety of architectural styles and sizes to suit different preferences and budgets. Many properties boast spacious yards, perfect for outdoor gatherings or simply enjoying the tranquility of nature. Residents can also take advantage of the community amenities, including walking trails, parks, and recreational facilities that promote an active and healthy lifestyle.

Living in Carolina Trace means embracing a close-knit community spirit while being just minutes away from the vibrant downtown Sanford, where you can enjoy local shops, restaurants, and cultural events. Experience the charm of Carolina Trace—where comfort meets convenience in a beautiful setting. Your dream home awaits!

Newest Carolina Trace Homes with Lee - East Lee Middle School

$299,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10192831 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 831 Eagles Nest, a beautifully maintained 2019 ranch home nestled in the desirable gated community of Carolina Trace! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an inviting open-concept layout with a bright and spacious feel throughout. LVP flooring throughout adds warmth and durability, while the living room fireplace creates a cozy gathering space. The kitchen features a functional layout with modern appliances, granite countertops and opens seamlessly to the main living areas. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, providing a comfortable private retreat. An attached 2-car garage offers plenty of parking and storage. Enjoy all that Carolina Trace has to offer, including golf (Robert Trent Jones), lake access and views, swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, restaurant, and 24-hour gated security. Ideally located for easy access to Sanford, Raleigh, and Fort Bragg/Pope, this home offers the perfect combination of low-maintenance living, recreation, and convenience!

831 Eagles Nest Dr, Sanford

$299,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10192320 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 857 Running Cedar Trail, a beautifully maintained 2023 ranch home nestled in the desirable gated community of Carolina Trace! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an inviting open-concept layout with a bright and spacious feel throughout. LVP flooring throughout adds warmth and durability, while the living room fireplace creates a cozy gathering space. The kitchen features a functional layout with modern appliances, granite countertops and opens seamlessly to the main living areas. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, providing a comfortable private retreat. An attached 2-car garage offers plenty of parking and storage. Enjoy all that Carolina Trace has to offer, including golf (Robert Trent Jones), lake access and views, swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, restaurant, and 24-hour gated security. Ideally located for easy access to Sanford, Raleigh, and Fort Bragg/Pope, this home offers the perfect combination of low-maintenance living, recreation, and convenience!

857 Running Cedar Trl, Sanford

$299,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10192309 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 851 Eagles Nest, a beautifully maintained 2023 ranch home nestled in the desirable gated community of Carolina Trace! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an inviting open-concept layout with a bright and spacious feel throughout. LVP flooring throughout adds warmth and durability, while the living room fireplace creates a cozy gathering space. The kitchen features a functional layout with modern appliances, granite countertops and opens seamlessly to the main living areas. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, providing a comfortable private retreat. An attached 2-car garage offers plenty of parking and storage. Enjoy all that Carolina Trace has to offer, including golf (Robert Trent Jones), lake access and views, swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, restaurant, and 24-hour gated security. Ideally located for easy access to Sanford, Raleigh, and Fort Bragg/Pope, this home offers the perfect combination of low-maintenance living, recreation, and convenience!

851 Eagles Nest Dr, Sanford

$299,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10192301 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 830 Eagles Nest, a beautifully maintained 2019 ranch home nestled in the desirable gated community of Carolina Trace! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an inviting open-concept layout with a bright and spacious feel throughout. LVP flooring throughout adds warmth and durability, while the living room fireplace creates a cozy gathering space. The kitchen features a functional layout with modern appliances, granite countertops and opens seamlessly to the main living areas. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, providing a comfortable private retreat. An attached 1-car garage offers plenty of parking and storage. Enjoy all that Carolina Trace has to offer, including golf (Robert Trent Jones), lake access and views, swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, restaurant, and 24-hour gated security. Ideally located for easy access to Sanford, Raleigh, and Fort Bragg/Pope, this home offers the perfect combination of low-maintenance living, recreation, and convenience!

830 Eagles Nest Dr, Sanford

$355,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ LP769064 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 622 Chelsea Drive, where comfortable living, wooded privacy, and the Carolina Trace lifestyle come together! Located within Sanford's established gated golf and lake community, this 3-bedroom home offers an inviting floor plan, abundant natural light, major recent system updates, and outdoor spaces designed to enjoy the peaceful setting.Inside, high vaulted ceilings, skylights, and plentiful windows create a bright and open atmosphere. The living area is anchored by a beautiful brick gas-log fireplace, while the kitchen features granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and generous workspace and storage. The spacious primary bedroom includes a private full ensuite and an impressive walk-around-sized walk-in closet.Several major components have already been updated, with a new roof, HVAC system, and water heater all installed in 2025—providing valuable peace of mind for the next owner. Additional features include attic storage and a 2-car garage complete with a utility sink.The outdoor spaces are a standout. A large covered front porch welcomes you home, while beautiful landscaping enhances the property's curb appeal. Out back, an oversized deck overlooks a wooded backdrop and fenced-in yard, creating a private setting for grilling, entertaining, pets, or simply relaxing outdoors. Even better, the Woodmere/Trentwood community pool, pickleball courts, and tennis courts are located only a few hundred feet from the back door, making it easy to enjoy neighborhood amenities without even getting in the car.Carolina Trace offers much more than a place to live. This gated golf and lake community features two Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses, a 315+ acre lake, and multiple gated entrances for convenient access throughout the community. Optional country club membership provides access to additional amenities including a second pool, 24-hour accessible fitness center, fine dining, pro shop, driving range, putting green, and state-of-the-art golf swing evaluation technology.The location provides the peaceful surroundings of Carolina Trace while keeping everyday conveniences close. Shopping, restaurants, grocery options, and medical care are just minutes away, and Sanford continues to experience significant commercial growth with new retail, dining, and commercial development planned or underway, including Target and additional national retailers and restaurants.Convenient highway access also makes commuting toward Raleigh, Fort Bragg, and Southern Pines/Pinehurst straightforward while allowing you to come home to the quieter setting of Carolina Trace.Major 2025 updates, vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, a huge deck, wooded privacy, and neighborhood pool and tennis courts just steps away make 622 Chelsea Drive a property you'll want to see.

622 Chelsea Dr, Sanford

$340,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10191518 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to your new construction home on a cul-de-sac in the Sedgemoor subdivision within the amazing gated community of Carolina Trace. Over 1700sf in this well thought out ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, office/flex space, and a laundry room. Extra attention to detail throughout the home, starting with the covered front porch. Spend time inside gathered around the fireplace, hanging out around the kitchen island, or outside on your back deck. Plenty of storage in your 2 car garage and the walk-in crawl space. Walking distance to the community pool and tennis courts.Centrally located to downtown Sanford, about 40-45 mins from Raleigh, Southern Pines and Fayetteville.

3259 Yorkshire Cir, Sanford

$320,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10190225 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This is the life you've been waiting for. Behind the gates of Carolina Trace, mornings start with mist rising off Lake Trace and end with a sunset from your own back deck, and this brand-new 3-bedroom, 2-bath home puts you right in the middle of it. At 1,402 sq ft, it's built for the way people actually want to live: open, bright, and low-maintenance, with 9ft ceilings and quartz counters that make every room feel effortless. A walk-in shower and walk-in closet turn the primary suite into a retreat, and the oversized 1-car garage gives you room to work, tinker, or just store the things that don't fit anywhere else. The builder's even sweetening the deal with an appliance package, so you can move in and start living instead of shopping for a fridge. And then there's Carolina Trace itself. This isn't just where you'll live it's where you'll golf two Robert Trent Jones championship courses, take the boat out on 315 acres of lake, play a set of tennis, swim, walk the trails, and gather at the clubhouse, all without ever leaving the gate. It's the kind of community people spend years trying to get into. You get to start here. New construction, this location, and this price, come see it, walk it, and picture yourself on that deck watching the sun go down over the lake.

940 Lakewind, Sanford

$395,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10188908 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Your Dream Home, Built Your Way — 5091 Quail Hollow Rd Imagine living in Carolina Trace, a secure, gated community where everyday feels like a resort — with two championship golf courses, a sparkling private lake, and a lifestyle unmatched in the area. Now imagine building the home you've always wanted right here. This is your chance to start fresh on a prime homesite. The builder has already drawn a thoughtful floor plan designed to fit this specific lot: a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home spanning approximately 2,100 square feet, complete with a 2-car attached garage. But here's the best part — the plans are flexible. If you've dreamed of a different layout, a bonus room, a larger kitchen, or a modified design, the builder can adjust the plans to make it yours. From the floor plan to the finishes, you get to be part of the process — choosing the details that turn a house into your home. All with the peace of mind that comes from living behind the gates of Carolina Trace,where golf, lake life, and community are right outside your door. Key Features: Gated, resort-style community Two golf courses + private lake To-be-built home on a homesite with plans already drawn to fit the lot ~2,100 sq ft, 3-bedroom / 2.5-bath floor plan 2-car attached garage Builder open to modifying or changing the plan to suit your needs

5091 Quail Hollow Rd, Sanford

$280,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10188733 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to this well maintained ranch home in the gated Carolina Trace community! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home offers the comfortable single level living with a versatile den that can easily serve as a home office, flex space, or potential third bedroom. The inviting living room features a gas fireplace and flows into the dining area, while the kitchen offers a practical layout with plenty of storage. Enjoy outdoor living from the front front porch or on the spacious deck overlooking the private wooded backyard. Carolina Trace offers an array of amenities including golf, tennis, pool access and the beautiful Lake Trace. Conveniently located near shopping, dining and major roadways, this home offers a great combination of comfort, privacy and resort style living.

5131 Cardinal Cir, Sanford

$249,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10186595 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Gorgeous Ranch in Gated and Sought after Carolina Trace! Features a bright open floor plan and upgrades galore including a beautiful kitchen with quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash and Stainless Steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood like laminate flooring throughout main living areas, PLUSH carpet in bedrooms. Kitchen open to family room. HOA includes pool and tennis. Move in and enjoy! Staged photos for illustration only, to show home's potential.

1065 S Windrace Trl, Sanford

$40,000

10186151 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Great flat, golf course lot in Carolina Trace!! Bring your own builder. This .46 acre lot is located in the Woodmere section of Carolina Trace. Carolina Trace offers an array of amenities for your enjoyment. Delight in two 18-hole Championship golf courses, tennis courts, refreshing pools, a welcoming playground, and the beauty of the lake. Gated/secured community close to everything! 1,862 sq. ft. single-story ranch house plan available

637 Chelsea Dr, Sanford

$25,000

10183903 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Great building lot in the Mallard Cove section of Carolina Trace. Nestled at the top of the cul de sac, privacy abounds on this lot! Golf enthusiasts will be thrilled by the presence of not one, but two meticulously crafted Robert Trent Jones golf courses. Imagine strolling through the neighborhood with stunning lake vistas. Residents also benefit from a private golf course (with separate membership), round-the-clock security at the guarded gate, and a short distance to the community pool.Enjoy the tranquility of this exclusive enclave while remaining conveniently close to the charm of Pinehurst, the accessibility of RDU International Airport, and a variety of local attractions.

5018 Mockingbird Ln, Sanford

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