Carolina Trace Homes for Sale in Sanford, NC
Carolina Trace is a gated community in Sanford, North Carolina, offering single-family homes, townhomes, and lake- or golf-course-oriented properties across more than 2,500 wooded acres surrounding a 315-acre lake. Residents enjoy neighborhood amenities, with additional recreation available through separate membership at Carolina Trace Country Club. Located about 35 minutes north of Fort Bragg, Carolina Trace is also an option for military families and veterans seeking off-post housing. Property Pros Group helps buyers navigate available homes, fees, amenities, financing, and PCS or military relocation needs.
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Key Features of Carolina Trace

Homes
Traditional-styled homes boast ample square footage to provide residents with plenty of space to spread out across. The community features single and two-story homes sitting on up to half of an acre of property. Each home is a unique style, but open concepts are common and great for entertaining. Many available homes have been updated with contemporary fixtures and a sleek style that includes hardwood floors, cozy primary suites, upgraded countertops, and inviting living areas.

Neighborhood
When you live in Carolina Trace, you’re never far from one of the community’s many amenities. The Sanford community provides residents with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, four state-of-the-art tennis courts, access to walking trails, and a member-owned country club complete with a dining room and a full-sized pro shop. Love a little year-round golf? The focal points of Carolina Trace are the two Robert Trent Jones golf courses and an on-site practice facility. For those that want to connect to the outdoors, the community is set within over 2,500 acres of forestry worth exploring.
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Shopping & Dining
You won’t have to go far to grab a bite to eat thanks to the on-site country club and its pair of restaurants. The Hearthstone is an elegant eatery that provides residents with a lake-side view for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Jones Pub is a little more casual but still features a full dinner menu. Outside of the community, quaint shopping centers and various businesses provide residents with all of the bare necessities.
Attractions & Parks
Sitting on over 2,000 acres of forestry, Carolina Trace can feel like one big park, especially when you consider the boating to be had on the included lake. Walking trails give you the chance to explore the surrounding wilds without straying too far from home. Venture beyond Carolina Trace and you can explore a bit of Sanford’s history at Ole Gilliam Mill Park or check out White Pines Nature Preserve, San-Lee Park, or the live entertainment of Temple Theater.
Top-Quality Education
Young residents of Carolina Trace will attend Lee County Schools, from elementary through high school. After graduation, they won’t have to go far with options like Meredith College, North Carolina State University, or North Carolina Central University. Other options like the University of North Carolina or Durham’s selection of universities are up to an hour away from Carolina Trace.
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Ready to make a move on a Carolina Trace property? Or are you stuck scrolling endlessly through listings? Either way, the Property Pros Group is here to help get you into the home of your dreams. If you’ve pinpointed a property, contact us and we’ll embark on your real estate journey with you.