Carolina Trace Homes under $350,000

Carolina Trace Homes under $350,000

Welcome to Carolina Trace, an enchanting subdivision nestled in the heart of Sanford, North Carolina, within the serene Lee County. This picturesque community is renowned for its lush landscapes, tranquil lakes, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes it an ideal place to call home. Carolina Trace offers an exceptional blend of nature and convenience, with easy access to local amenities, shopping, dining, and recreational activities.

One of the standout features of Carolina Trace is its diverse selection of homes, many of which are priced under $350,000. This affordability allows families, first-time homebuyers, and retirees alike to find their dream home without breaking the bank. The homes in this subdivision boast charming architectural designs, spacious layouts, and modern amenities that cater to a variety of lifestyles. From cozy single-family residences to more expansive properties, there’s something for everyone here.

Residents of Carolina Trace enjoy a vibrant community life, complete with walking trails, parks, and a variety of social events that foster connections among neighbors. The community is also home to a well-regarded golf course, offering both leisure and recreation for enthusiasts.

If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat that combines the beauty of nature with the convenience of suburban living, Carolina Trace is the perfect place for you. Come explore the inviting homes and the friendly community that awaits—your new beginning is just around the corner!

Newest Carolina Trace Homes under $350,000

6084 Dunes Drive, Sanford
$280,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 772299 MLS
Imagine slow mornings with coffee on the screened porch, afternoons filled with natural light, and evenings spent unwinding by the fireplace. Welcome to 6084 Dunes Drive, where comfortable living and inviting spaces make every day feel a little more like home. This charming single-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a thoughtfully arranged floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to discover a welcoming living room centered around a cozy gas fireplace, creating the perfect setting for quiet evenings or gathering with guests. Beamed ceilings add character, while the adjoining dining area provides a natural place to share meals, celebrate special occasions, and make lasting memories. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, convenient access to the dining area, and a layout that keeps daily routines simple. Just beyond, the sunroom provides an additional space to relax, enjoy a favorite book, or take in the changing seasons. Outdoor living is where this home truly shines! The spacious screened porch invites you to enjoy fresh air without leaving the comfort of home, while the deck offers even more room for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply soaking up a beautiful North Carolina afternoon. The primary suite provides a comfortable retreat, complete with a private bathroom featuring a jetted tub and separate walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Main-level laundry and an attached two-car garage add everyday convenience. With its combination of cozy gathering spaces, inviting outdoor areas, and easy single-level living, 6084 Dunes Drive offers more than just a place to live. It's a place to slow down, settle in, and enjoy the moments that make a house feel like home.

6084 Dunes Drive, Sanford
1713 Irish Boulevard, Sanford
$275,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 772106 MLS
Welcome to 1713 Irish Blvd in Laurel Thicket III, Carolina Trace. This 2BR/2BA home in the gated golf course community has been meticulously updated including the kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, over-cabinet lighting, arched doorway, and custom ceiling! Working wood-burning fireplace in the living room perfect for winter days. Dimmable recessed lighting and custom handmade barn doors add to the aesthetics of this home. The crawl space has been professionally encapsulated, and area beneath the deck has been updated to create a secure storage space for items while maintaining privacy and protection from the elements. The water heater and HVAC were updated by current owner in 2025, as well as the gutters and concrete driveway and garage door system. The roof was replaced by previous owners around 2022–2023. Laurel Thicket III amenities include a community pool, tennis/pickleball courts and more.

1713 Irish Boulevard, Sanford
5122 Pheasant Lane, Sanford
$242,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 769059 MLS
Cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath built centered on a DOUBLE LOT on a cul-de-sac in Carolina Trace. Home features a large open living room with high vaulted ceilings, fireplace and natural light. A generous kitchen, granite countertops with a nice sized pantry connected to the formal dining room. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, double-sink vanity and walk-in shower. Deck connected to the sunroom to enjoy the quiet outdoors.

5122 Pheasant Lane, Sanford
5095 Quail Hollow Road, Sanford
$249,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 767187 MLS
*****MOTIVATED SELLER***** Welcome to 5095 Quail Hollow, a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a .24-acre lot. The home offers a spacious and comfortable layout with a large living room, wet bar, an additional den, and two fireplaces that add warmth and character to the living spaces. The nicely sized kitchen provides plenty of room for everyday cooking and entertaining, while the spacious primary bedroom features a private en suite bathroom and an additional large walk-in closet. Outdoor living is easy with both a screened-in deck and a separate uncovered deck, offering multiple spaces to relax or entertain. Additional features include a garage, metal roof, encapsulated crawlspace, and an invisible dog fence. Per the seller, the garage door, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and refrigerator have all been replaced within the last two years, providing several recent updates for the next owner. For convenience, the home is located near the rear gate that opens to Cox Mill Rd for easy access to HWY 421. Residents also enjoy access to neighborhood amenities including a community pool, tennis courts, and playground. The home is located within a gated golf and lake community featuring a 315+ acre lake and an optional country club membership offering additional recreational, two golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, dining, and social opportunities. Sanford continues to see significant growth, including a new county library, new multi-sport complex, and Target currently under construction, with additional retailers and restaurants such as BJ's Wholesale Club, Ulta Beauty, Whataburger, and others being considered or planned for the area. Conveniently located for commuters, the home offers easy access to Raleigh, Fort Bragg, and Southern Pines, all approximately 30 minutes away. Enjoy single-story living, multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, community amenities, and a peaceful cul-de-sac setting in one of Sanford's established gated communities.

5095 Quail Hollow Road, Sanford
1719 Margarita Lane, Sanford
$289,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 765397 MLS
CAROLINA TRACE gated Community-Big PRICE DROP! ONLY $289,500 NOW PLUS $10,000 BUYER INCENTIVES/Loan Buydown/ClosingCosts! Hurry! EXCELLENT TUCKED AWAY GOLF FRONT 15th TEE FAIRWAY ! - PRICED ONLY @ $289,500!, w/ BUYER to receive $10,000 towards Concessions/LOAN BuyDown/ Incentives? Seller to invest in another area VACANT-Great HOME for you or INVESTOR RENTAL! $1950 p/mo in PAST YEAR+! JUST NOW REPAINTED INSIDE/ + HVAC & Water Heater 2025, CLEAN in & outside. 3 BdRm 2 Bath + Bonus Space, & MASTER BDRM DOWN/Private BATH. HAS POTENTIAL of 4TH BEDROOM(NEEDS CLOSET!) & you could possibly add another BATHROOM into bonus Room/Office/side room space OR into abutting LG Storage Area!? GREAT Entertaining SPACES & VERY Large Deck(gas line stub) w/ Backyard facing golf course & extra Private Yard Space to the right in the 30 ft non-buildable POA Common Area to one side, thus a neighbor is further off. Feels pretty private! (1 minute Golf Cart Ride around corner to Private POOL TENNIS/PICKLEBALL) Another private BedRoom down & 1 private bedroom upstairs is 3rd Bdrm. OLDER CUSTOM STYLE in TRACE w/ neat FEATURES/Built-ins/& awesome ALL BRICK FirePlace in middle of HOME is all brick 360* showing! & HOME has a vast open feel and lots of light throughout Open Family Dining Area, view, windows off the back! Create your own oasis in backyard! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY the type of HOME for a anyone or starter family, or INVESTOR, "ANYONE" perhaps wanting to update more things make renovations over time & build excellent equity long term! Large Master & Closets. Neat Brick Accents or touches w/ walkaround centered FirePlace 360* exposed brick creates a warm atmosphere in winter times-VAST OPEN VAULTED MAIN Living Area! Kitchen has Corian/Synthetic type countertops leading to pretty awesome LARGE Laundry Room space w/ tons of cabinets/closets. Home ALSO includes Some New Items, repairs, renovations, over recent time/years including most recently HVAC, Water Heater & more! AWESOME opportunity in this ONLY $289,500 PRICE! Plus $10,000 Buyer Incentives or DROP PRICE?!, OFFERING wonderful entertaining flow in first level living w/warm tones of Custom Period FEATURES in TRACE with NEW Light AGREEABLE GRAY PAINT inside weeks ago! VERY NEAR Neighborhood POOL/PickleBall/Tennis - ALL inside the gates of the Carolina Trace Golf Community. Nice Location for this HOME just at end of nice driveway corridor. YOU WILL have Great Feeling of Privacy from inside HOME & outside facing Golf Course. Has been quiet area over the years. Agents contact LA for addtn'l potentials/details! Looks like definite space in front for potential Carport or Garage to be added,(But Check it First?!) Former walking Garden & space in front of the home by previous owner could be GREAT AGAIN w/ someone w/ the eye to envision those additions...Some plantings re-growing now, after needing to be really cleaned/cut down allowing regrowth! A ground level yard deck out from home in front yard could be enhanced & used wonderfully w/ the right PERSONAL TOUCH/Vision. Carolina Trace is a gated 315 Ac Lake Community fishing pond and lake access marina/lake access. that features TWO 18-hole "Robert Trent Jones" Designed Golf Courses. 1719 Margarita is approx 5-6 minutes back to CLUBHOUSE/& Country Club Memberships are available "NO OBLIGATION TO JOIN", for Golf, Social/Dining/Pool/ Foods,Tennis &(Fitness Center 24 hrs)plus much more to offer. All residents have access to the 315 Ac Lake ("ONLY ELECTRIC POWERED" Vessels/Boats-NO gasoline powered permitted). (https://www.carolinatrace.org/p/Property-Owner-Associations-POAs). Great quick access to electronic gated rear entrance to pop in & out of TRACE quickly to ByPass to Ch Hill, RTP, Cary Ft Bragg Lillington. GUARDHOUSE facing Hwy 87. GPS for Carolina Trace Entrance Address is 51 Traceway, Sanford, NC 27332, & phone to GATE GUARDHOUSE (919) 499-2339. MUST have Real Estate Agent with you or a PASS from a RESIDENT to ENTER Carolina Trace!

1719 Margarita Lane, Sanford
6030 Saint Andrews Drive, Sanford
$319,500
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 762241 MLS
Charming ranch home full of warmth and character! This adorable 4-bedroom, 3-bath home features a spacious cathedral-ceiling family room that creates an open and inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the added flexibility of a cozy office/den and a bright sunroom overlooking the backyard. The split layout offers comfortable living, while the outdoor deck area is ideal for grilling, gatherings, or enjoying quiet evenings. Situated on a beautiful corner lot with great curb appeal, this home offers both comfort and convenience in a desirable setting. This is a ranch home with a bonus room above the garage. The fourth bedroom is the bonus room. The community features are a pool to use as you wish. The owner can also use an eletric powered boat on the lake.

6030 Saint Andrews Drive, Sanford
326 Harbor Trace, Sanford
$250,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 755886 MLS
Back on the market through no fault of the seller. Have you dreamed of living in the gated golf community of Carolina Trace? Don't miss this affordable opportunity! This 3-bedroom 3 bath well maintained home has it all! From vaulted ceilings in the living room offering tons of natural light to the finished walkout basement. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee on the back deck with a peaceful view! Come and take advantage of all the amazing amenities Carolina Trace has to offer! No for sale sign in yard due to the covenants.

326 Harbor Trace, Sanford
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