Carolina Trace Homes under $600,000

Welcome to Carolina Trace, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Sanford, North Carolina. This charming subdivision offers a unique blend of tranquility and community spirit, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and everyone in between. With its picturesque landscapes and serene surroundings, Carolina Trace is designed for those who appreciate the beauty of nature while enjoying modern conveniences.

One of the standout features of Carolina Trace is its diverse selection of homes, with many options available under $600,000. Whether you're searching for a cozy single-family home or a spacious residence with plenty of room to grow, this subdivision has something for everyone. The homes here are characterized by their stunning architectural designs, well-manicured lawns, and inviting interiors that make you feel right at home.

Residents of Carolina Trace enjoy access to a wealth of amenities, including walking trails, parks, and recreational facilities that encourage an active lifestyle. The community is also known for its friendly atmosphere, where neighbors become friends and children play freely in safe, open spaces. Additionally, its prime location in Sanford places you within easy reach of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, ensuring that everything you need is just a short drive away.

If you're looking for a vibrant community that offers both affordability and quality living, Carolina Trace is the perfect choice. Discover your dream home in this enchanting subdivision, where comfort and community come together seamlessly. Come and experience the charm of Carolina Trace today!

Newest Carolina Trace Homes under $600,000

$378,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100608406 MLS

GREAT LOCATION ON THE 3RD HOLE OF CAROLINA TRACE LAKE GOLF COURSE! Enjoy peaceful golf course views and a relaxed lifestyle from this well-appointed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, where a walkway from the driveway leads to a charming covered rocking-chair front porch. Inside, the inviting floor plan features an eat-in kitchen with center island and double stainless-steel sink, formal living room with triple windows, and spacious great room with vaulted ceiling. The bright sunroom is a true highlight, featuring dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the golf course and sliding doors opening to the rear deck--perfect for morning coffee, entertaining, or simply enjoying the tranquil setting. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bath with double vanities and a walk-in shower with built-in seat. Two additional bedrooms and a guest bath provide comfortable space for family or visitors. A separate laundry room and 2-car garage with workbench and shelving add convenience and functionality. Outside, beautifully established landscaping creates a peaceful backdrop and enhances the home's curb appeal. Located in the desirable North Shore section of beautiful gated Carolina Trace, this home offers scenic golf course and lake views, mature landscaping, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Optional membership is available at Carolina Trace Country Club, offering an impressive array of amenities including casual and fine dining, patio dining, swimming pool, tennis courts, exercise facility, fully stocked pro shop, snack room, and two regulation 18-hole golf courses. With an array of activities for golfers and non-golfers alike, residents can enjoy a private country club lifestyle with resort-style amenities. Best of all, Carolina Trace combines a peaceful, picturesque setting with everyday convenience, located within easy reach of shopping, dining, major highways, and nearby communities. Come experience the relaxed Carolina Trace lifestyle and make this golf course retreat your own!

83 Traceway, Sanford

Listing courtesy of Lake Life Realty. Contact:

$234,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100606110 MLS

Tucked away in a peaceful, gated community, this beautifully maintained ranch-style home offers the perfect cozy retreat at the end of a private cul-de-sac. Move-in ready and full of charm, the home features a welcoming layout with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus the convenience of an attached 1-car garage. The highlight is the large deck, providing a warm, inviting space to drink your morning coffee or unwind. Come see today!

8023 Royal Dr, Sanford

Listing courtesy of SECU*RE. Contact:

$484,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 767707 MLS

GOLF FRONT. RANCH HOME. CAROLINA TRACE. AND A HOME THAT FEELS LIKE IT WAS MADE FOR MAKING MEMORIES. Some homes check the boxes. Others make you slow down, look around, and start imagining your life there. 1903 Wedgewood is one of those homes. Tucked along the golf course in Carolina Trace, this beautifully maintained 2,800+ square-foot ranch offers something that is becoming increasingly hard to find - space, character, and thoughtful living all on one level. From the first step inside, you'll notice the details that make this home feel special, from the wide window sills and built-ins to the beautiful hardwood floors and warm wood ceilings. Imagine quiet mornings with a cup of coffee in the screened brick-paver sunroom, watching the golf course come to life outside your windows. Picture evenings gathered around the fireplace in the Living Room, surrounded by built-in storage and the sounds of laughter, conversation, and maybe a little music from the built-in speakers. The Formal Dining Room's window seat offers another perfect place to sit back and enjoy the view. The kitchen is the heart of this home, with white Corian countertops, a center island, double ovens, a cooktop with downdraft, and beautiful hardwood floors that continue into the matching wood ceiling. A Breakfast nook add even more space to gather, work, relax, or simply enjoy a slower pace of life. The Primary Suite is its own retreat, featuring a huge walk-in closet, a jetted tub, and a separate shower. Three additional well sized bedrooms provide plenty of room for family, guests, hobbies, or a dedicated office (fourth is currently set up as an office). Then come the details you don't always find in a home, a circle driveway, gutters, central vacuum system, yard irrigation, and a garage with only one step down from the home and its own wash sink. But perhaps the most special feature is something you can't put on a checklist: the way this home lets you live. It's a place where mornings can begin with coffee overlooking the golf course, afternoons can be spent enjoying Carolina Trace and all that it offers, and evenings can end around the fireplace with the people who matter most. Whether you're looking for room to grow, a place to entertain, a peaceful retreat, or simply a home where you can put down roots and enjoy the next chapter, 1903 Wedgewood is more than a house. It's the kind of place where you can see yourself staying awhile. Very rare. Very special. And very much worth seeing in person.

1903 Wedgewood Drive, Sanford

Listing courtesy of ON POINT REALTY. Contact:

$383,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 769063 MLS

Golf course living, beautiful views, and the amenities of Carolina Trace come together at 640 Chelsea Drive! Situated on a beautifully landscaped golf-course lot overlooking the green, this all-brick, 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, generous living spaces, and exceptional storage with HOA fees including access to the pool, pickleball courts, and tennis courts within the Woodmere-Trentwood POA. Step inside to find high, smooth ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, a welcoming fireplace, pocket doors, and a separate office/den perfect for working from home or additional flex space. The spacious kitchen provides abundant cabinetry and counter space, a pantry, and plenty of storage. The primary suite features a private ensuite with dual vanities, a jetted soaking tub, and separate his-and-her walk-in closets. Two additional bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms provide flexibility for family and guests. Outdoor living is just as impressive. Relax on the screened-in back porch with ceiling fan, step out onto the additional deck, and take in the golf-course views and incredible mature landscaping. A 2-car garage plus dedicated golf-cart storage makes this home especially well suited for the Carolina Trace lifestyle. Even better, the roof was replaced in 2025! Carolina Trace is a gated golf and lake community featuring two Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses, a 315+ acre lake, and multiple gated entrances providing convenient access to and from 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. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Carolina Trace without sacrificing convenience. Shopping, restaurants, groceries, and medical care are only minutes away, while Sanford continues to experience tremendous commercial growth with Target, BJ's Wholesale Club, Ulta Beauty, Whataburger, Olive Garden, Provision Ace Hardware, Firestone Complete Auto Care, a new-to-market grocery store, and additional retail and dining developments planned or underway. The location also provides convenient access to major highways for an easy commute toward Raleigh, Fort Bragg, and Southern Pines/Pinehurst. Golf views, 3 full bathrooms, an office, exceptional garage space, beautiful landscaping, and one of Sanford's most established gated communities—640 Chelsea Drive offers the space, setting, and lifestyle you've been looking for.

640 Chelsea Drive, Sanford

Listing courtesy of SANFORD REALTY. Contact:

$264,900

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

Listing courtesy of W.S. WELLONS REALTY. Contact:

$460,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100599694 MLS

Beautifully situated along the 9th hole in the gated Carolina Trace community, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2917 square feet of finished living space and incredible golf course views from nearly every angle.. With nearly 1,888 additional square feet of unfinished space, there is tremendous potential to bring your vision and dreams to life. Massive windows and vaulted ceilings fill the home with natural light, while hardwood floors add warmth throughout the main living areas. The kitchen features Corian countertops, a spacious walk-in pantry, a center island and a glass-top range. The main-floor primary suite provides comfortable, convenient living. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a second living area, abundant storage and a dedicated golf cart room. Step outside to enjoy the hot tub and expansive wraparound deck overlooking the 9th hole--the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining while taking in the beautiful golf course views. The community offers a neighborhood pool and lake for all your outdoor activities.

3233 Leicester Cir, Sanford

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS Pinehurst Realty Group/PH. Contact:

$565,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 768210 MLS

Discover space, privacy, and beautiful golf views in this all-brick home located in the gated Carolina Trace community. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and two separate offices, this home offers a versatile floor plan with plenty of room for everyday living, working from home, and entertaining. High Quality white oak hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the entire main floor, while multiple skylights fill the home with natural light. The home also includes a $6,000 appliance allowance, allowing buyers to choose appliances that fit their needs and style, while upgrading the kitchen. Step outside to enjoy more than 500 square feet of decking overlooking a private, peaceful setting with golf course views. An oversized two-car garage provides ample room for vehicles, storage, and more. Carolina Trace is known for its scenic surroundings and beautiful lake offering opportunities for fishing and boating. Enjoy the tranquility of gated-community living while remaining just a short drive from downtown Sanford, Pinehurst, Fayetteville, and convenient bypass access toward Raleigh. All-brick construction, abundant natural light, generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, and rare location make this Carolina Trace home one you won't want to miss.

758 Turnbury Court, Sanford

Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC. Contact:

$365,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 767665 MLS

****Seller offering $6,000 towards closing costs******Enjoy resort-style neighborhood amenities just steps from home, including a community pool within walking distance and pickleball courts, all within the sought-after, guarded gated community of Carolina Trace. Nestled in the desirable Laurel Thicket neighborhood, this stunning new construction single-story home offers 1,902 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a split-bedroom floor plan. Situated on a large, flat, cleared cul-de-sac lot backing to peaceful wooded views, this home delivers an ideal combination of privacy, outdoor space, and curb appeal. Inside, the open layout is filled with natural light and enhanced by 9-foot ceilings and LVP flooring throughout—no carpet. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring quartz countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, a generous pantry, eat-at island with sink, and an exterior-vented range hood. The open-concept design allows the kitchen to flow seamlessly into the main living areas, making it perfect for gathering with family and friends. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a custom walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or hobby space. Additional features include pre-wiring for ceiling fans, a utility sink in the laundry room, 2-car garage, and rear deck overlooking the wooded setting—an ideal spot to relax or entertain. Carolina Trace encompasses more than 2,500 acres and features a 315+ acre lake and two championship golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones. In addition to Laurel Thicket's pool and pickleball courts, optional membership to Carolina Trace Country Club provides access to additional amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool with poolside bar, golf pro shop, driving range, yoga studio, formal dining, and event spaces. Conveniently located with easy access to Raleigh, Fort Bragg, Pinehurst, shopping, dining, and medical facilities, this home combines peaceful gated-community living with everyday convenience. Sanford continues to experience tremendous growth, including a new county library and multi-sport complex, with Target expected to open in 2027 and additional retailers and restaurants including BJ's Wholesale Club, Ulta Beauty, Whataburger, Olive Garden, and others being considered or developed nearby. Experience the combination of brand-new construction, four-bedroom flexibility, upscale finishes, single-story living, neighborhood amenities, and the Carolina Trace lifestyle at 1766 Quince Loop.

1766 Quince Loop, Sanford

Listing courtesy of SANFORD REALTY. Contact:

$258,000

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

Listing courtesy of SANFORD REALTY. Contact:

$355,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 767185 MLS

Welcome to 6093 Dunes Drive, a spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering approximately 2,357 square feet in the desirable Golf North neighborhood of Carolina Trace. With three bedrooms on the main level—including the primary suite—and two additional bedrooms in the finished basement, this home offers an exceptionally versatile floor plan with room for guests, home offices, recreation, or multigenerational living. Step through the spacious foyer where your eye is immediately drawn to the impressive brick wood-burning fireplace anchoring the large living room. Vaulted ceilings enhance the open feel of the main living space, with hardwood and tile flooring there's no carpet to maintain. A formal dining room provides a dedicated space for entertaining, holiday meals, or everyday gatherings. The updated kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring quartz countertops, a large eat-at island, ceramic tile backsplash, gas range, convenient pot filler, double oven, and tile flooring. Just off the kitchen, step outside onto the deck and enjoy views toward the wooded area behind the property, adding a sense of privacy and a peaceful natural backdrop. Main-level laundry adds everyday convenience. The primary bedroom is also located on the main floor and features a walk-in closet and private en suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms complete the main level. Downstairs, the finished basement expands the home's possibilities with two more bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large family room or play area. A screened-in patio off the basement provides another comfortable place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Additional highlights include a spacious two-car garage, fenced backyard with low-maintenance artificial turf, and an adaptable floor plan that provides considerably more usable space than you might expect. The wooded area behind the lot further enhances the privacy and setting of the backyard. The home is located in Golf North within Carolina Trace, with Golf North offering its own community pool. Carolina Trace is 24-hour guarded and gated, golf and lake community, centered around approximately 315-acre Lake Trace, where residents can enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, and beautiful waterfront scenery. An optional membership to Carolina Trace Country Club opens the door to an impressive collection of resort-style amenities, including 36 holes across two Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses, tennis, fitness facilities, swimming, practice facilities, pro shop, social activities, and multiple dining options. Carolina Trace also provides an excellent central location for commuters, approximately 45 minutes from Raleigh, 40 minutes from the Pinehurst/Southern Pines area, and 35 minutes from Fort Bragg/Fayetteville, giving you convenient access to some of central North Carolina's largest employment, recreation, and entertainment destinations. Sanford and Lee County continue to grow, with major investments and new development adding to the area's appeal, including the new Lee County library, multi-sports complex, Target currently under construction, and additional restaurants, retail, and commercial projects projected for 2027. With five bedrooms, a finished basement, formal dining room, updated kitchen, multiple living spaces, wooded privacy, outdoor entertaining areas, and access to the Carolina Trace lifestyle, 6093 Dunes Drive offers the space and flexibility buyers are looking for in one of Sanford's most established communities.

6093 Dunes Drive, Sanford

Listing courtesy of SANFORD REALTY. Contact:

$299,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 765397 MLS

CAROLINA TRACE-Big PRICE DROP! MAKE OFFER Hurry! EXCELLENT TUCKED AWAY GOLF FRONT 15th TEE FAIRWAY ! - PRICED ONLY @ $299,900!, w/ BUYER to receive $5000 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, 3 BdRm 2 Bath 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 UNDER $320,000 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

Listing courtesy of CAROLINA REAL ESTATE SANFORD. Contact:

$360,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 766768 MLS

Located in the gated and golf community of Carolina Trace. This new construction home is located in the Mallard Cove POA/HOA, which offers a community dock for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. A community salt water pool with pavilion, tennis courts, and pickleball with small playground. Adorable home completed in 2025, this 4 bedrooms, 2 full bath offers an open floor plan, LVP throughout, NO carpet, and tons of natural light!! Large kitchen with plenty of quartz countertops, a spacious island, stainless steel appliances and hood system. Microwave cubby space inside the island, and nice sized pantry. Master suite is spacious with tray ceiling, walk in closet, and huge bath featuring a soaking tub, double vanity, and walk in shower. 2 additional nice sized bedrooms and full bath located on the main floor. Second floor offers a private 4th bedroom or bonus room area. This cutie is ready for a new buyer to love! Centrally located to RDU, Pinehurst, and Fayetteville.

5116 Cardinal Circle, Sanford

Listing courtesy of ADCOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES. Contact:

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