Sanford Homes with Fishing Community Features

Welcome to Sanford, North Carolina—a charming city that beautifully blends Southern hospitality with a vibrant community spirit. Nestled in the heart of Lee County, Sanford boasts a rich history, picturesque landscapes, and a plethora of recreational activities for residents and visitors alike. With its close-knit neighborhoods, thriving downtown area, and easy access to nearby cities like Raleigh and Fayetteville, Sanford offers the perfect backdrop for those seeking a peaceful yet connected lifestyle.

One of the standout features of Sanford is its access to stunning fishing communities. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of nature, with serene lakes and rivers just a stone's throw away. Homes in these fishing community areas provide not only breathtaking views but also a lifestyle that embraces the great outdoors. Whether you're an avid angler or simply enjoy the tranquility of water activities, Sanford's fishing communities offer an array of options to satisfy your recreational desires.

The homes in these areas are designed for comfort and relaxation, often featuring spacious yards and easy access to local fishing spots. Picture yourself enjoying lazy weekends by the water, casting a line, or hosting family barbecues while watching the sunset over the serene landscape. With a variety of property styles available, from cozy cottages to spacious family homes, there’s something for everyone in Sanford’s fishing communities.

Discover the charm of Sanford, where community, nature, and the joy of fishing come together to create a truly inviting place to call home. Come explore your dream home in this hidden gem of North Carolina!

Newest Sanford Homes with Fishing Community Features

$325,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10196963 MLS

Welcome home to 2010 N Shoreline Drive, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home tucked away in an established Sanford neighborhood! Offering approximately 1,604 square feet, this home provides a comfortable layout with two separate living spaces, giving you plenty of room for entertaining and relaxing. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. The kitchen features brand-new granite countertops. Outside, enjoy approximately 0.47 acres in a peaceful, private setting. The backyard features a covered patio, great for outside entertaining. The home offers additional parking, a large awning where you can park a sprinter van. The neighborhood offers two ponds and a great atmosphere for evening walks, while the home's convenient location provides easy access to US-1, the NEW TARGET and shopping center coming soon. SCHEDULE YOUR SHOWING TODAY

2010 N Shoreline Dr, Sanford

$319,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10194752 MLS

Enjoy golf course living in the highly sought-after gated Carolina Trace community! This beautiful one-level home offers picturesque golf course views from multiple living spaces, creating a peaceful backdrop for everyday living. *The main level features a bright, open kitchen, dining area, and a versatile breakfast nook or home office surrounded by windows, opening into a spacious living room filled with natural light. Exclusive main-level primary suite features vaulted ceiling and a walk-in closet! Relax in the sunroom while overlooking the golf course, or step outside to the screened porch and expansive deck, perfect for morning coffee, entertaining, or simply taking in the views. *A two-car garage provides plenty of parking and storage. Surrounded by mature trees, scenic fairways, and the natural beauty of golf course views in the Carolina Trace, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and golf course living.

573 Broadmoor Ct, Sanford

$675,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10194396 MLS

Welcome to 235 Traceway North in the North Shore section of Carolina Trace. This all-brick ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2,907 square feet, a dedicated office, workshop, side-entry 2-car garage, and a .56-acre golf course homesite with beautiful golf course and pond views. The spacious kitchen features abundant white cabinetry, granite countertops, a subway tile backsplash, built-in oven and microwave, electric cooktop, pantry, and generous workspace. A sun-filled breakfast nook overlooks the backyard, while the formal dining room offers built-in cabinetry, glass-front display shelving, crown molding, and abundant natural light. The impressive family room features a vaulted ceiling, built-ins, and a gas fireplace. The oversized main-level owner's suite includes multiple windows, a generous closet, and a private bath with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. Two secondary bedrooms share a full hall bath. Additional spaces include a private office, laundry room with utility sink, and a separate workshop. A new HVAC system was installed in 2025. Enjoy the outdoors from the covered side patio, rear porch, or expansive patio overlooking the golf course. Carolina Trace is a gated, guard-attended community offering two 18-hole golf courses, a lake, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, playground, fishing, and dining. Schedule your private tour today! Home is vacant and unfurnished. Some photos have been virtually staged to help buyers envision the spaces furnished. Virtual furnishings and décor are for illustrative purposes only and are not included with the property.

235 Traceway N, Sanford

$325,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10193165 MLS

Beautifully updated ranch in the gated, lake and golf community of Carolina Trace! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines easy one-level living with thoughtful updates, a fantastic wooded lot, and access to an incredible community lifestyle. The completely renovated kitchen (2022) is the heart of the home, featuring gorgeous granite countertops, a stylish backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and an open layout that flows effortlessly into the light-filled living spaces. The spacious primary suite features an updated bath (2021) with a walk-in shower, while beautiful LVP flooring installed in 2024 gives the home a fresh, cohesive feel. Additional upgrades include a new water heater (2024), new garbage disposal, whole-home water filtration system (2021), and an electric vehicle charging outlet in the garage. Outside, the peaceful wooded setting offers a wonderful backdrop for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying nature. Carolina Trace residents enjoy community amenities including a pool, tennis courts, playground, and access to the community's 315+ acre lake. Optional country club membership offers additional dining, social and recreational opportunities, including two Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses. Enjoy the privacy and natural beauty of an established gated community while remaining convenient to Sanford's growing shopping, dining and recreational options, with access to Raleigh, Fort Liberty and Southern Pines. Updated, move-in ready, and offering the ease of ranch-style living in one of Sanford's most distinctive communities - 1496 Kentucky Avenue is ready to welcome its next owner! * Home is being professionally measured on 9/17 and correct sf will be reflected on 9/18.

1496 Kentucky Ave, Sanford

$320,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10190225 MLS

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 a builder-paid interest rate buydown PLUS an appliance package credit, 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

$390,595

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10185792 MLS

Located at 526 Ashley Run in Galvins Ridge, this Hayden floorplan offers the space and flexibility growing households are looking for. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,511 square feet, this home was designed to support a variety of lifestyles. The main level includes a flex room that can serve as a home office, study area, or formal dining room, along with a first-floor bedroom and full bathroom. The open-concept kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a spacious island, and a walk-in pantry overlooking the dining area and family room. Upstairs, a versatile loft creates additional living space while the primary suite offers a walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms provide room to grow and adapt over time. Photos are not of the actual home or interior features and are representative of floor plan only.

526 Ashley Run, Sanford

$402,370

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10183587 MLS

Located at The Villas at Galvins Ridge, this Azalea floorplan offers the convenience of ranch-style living with a thoughtfully designed open-concept layout. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage, this home centers around comfortable main-level living. The spacious kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous cabinet space while overlooking the dining area and family room. The first-floor primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bathroom, while two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, family members, or a home office. A covered patio creates the perfect space to relax outdoors and included landscape maintenance means more time to enjoy your home and less time maintaining it. This homesite is positioned along a wooded tree line, offering natural views and a quieter setting. Future amenities at Galvins Ridge will include a pool, clubhouse, putting green, nature trails, outdoor courts, and more. Photos are not of the actual home or interior features and are representative of floor plan only.

0525 Tbd At Plat, Sanford

$384,605

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10181305 MLS

Located at 230 Pisgah Street in Galvins Ridge, this Hayden floorplan offers the space and flexibility growing households are looking for. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,511 square feet, this home was designed to support a variety of lifestyles. The main level includes a flex room that can serve as a home office, study area, or formal dining room, along with a first-floor bedroom and full bathroom. The open-concept kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a spacious island, and a walk-in pantry overlooking the dining area and family room. Upstairs, a versatile loft creates additional living space while the primary suite offers a walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms provide room to grow and adapt over time. Photos are not of the actual home or interior features and are representative of floor plan only.

230 Pisgah St, Sanford

$737,400

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10181224 MLS

Lake views set the tone from the moment you arrive. Calm water, shifting light, and a sense of privacy that is hard to find inside a gated community. It feels tucked away, but everything about the home is built for everyday living. New roof and one new HVAC already in place. The main level lives easily. True ranch layout with vaulted ceilings that open the space and pull in the view. Hardwood floors run through the core living areas, grounded by a fireplace in the family room and a dining area positioned to take in the water. The kitchen is substantial and well thought out. Gas cooktop, stainless appliances, custom finishes, and solid doors throughout. It's the kind of space that works just as well for a quiet morning as it does when the house is full. A dedicated office sits on the main level, set apart enough for focus without feeling disconnected. The primary suite is generous, with tray ceilings, two walk-in closets, and a bath designed for function and comfort. Dual vanities, a jetted tub, and a separate shower all in place. Downstairs, the finished walkout basement expands the footprint in a meaningful way. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a large recreation room that opens directly to a 15x32 patio and the backyard beyond. There's also a substantial unfinished area ready to be built out or kept as storage, depending on your needs. The setting carries outside. A circular driveway offers a welcoming approach, and the deep two-car garage gives you room to spread out. The structure and systems are solid. The finishes are clean and ready for someone to make their own. Quality construction, a waterfront lot, and a flexible layout that works now and adapts over time. It's a rare combination of move-in ready and open-ended potential in a setting that speaks for itself.

1113 Falling Strm, Sanford

$35,000

10178768 MLS

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

$377,180

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10174252 MLS

Located at 171 Prairie Wolf Street in The Villas at Galvins Ridge, this Dover floorplan offers the ease of ranch-style living with flexible spaces designed to fit a variety of lifestyles. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage, this home centers around an open-concept living area that connects the kitchen, dining area, and family room. Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage make the kitchen both beautiful and functional. The first-floor primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bathroom, while additional bedrooms and a flex room provide room for guests, hobbies, or a dedicated workspace. A covered patio extends the living space outdoors and creates the perfect place to relax. Homeowners will enjoy future amenities including a pool, clubhouse, fishing pond, outdoor courts, nature trails, and more. Photos are not of the actual home or interior features and are representative of floor plan only.

171 Prairie Wolf St, Sanford

$1,450,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10173363 MLS

The Best of Carolina Trace. This European-inspired Craftsman lake home was thoughtfully designed to create a living experience where luxury, comfort and nature exist within perfect harmony. The east-facing rear elevation captures priceless, unforgettable sunrises over the water. Layers of mature landscaping create a natural sense of seclusion and intentional screening neighbors for privacy. The home's most memorable feature reveals itself immediately—a clear view of the lake framed perfectly from the front entrance. A seamless floor plan supports both relaxed daily living and effortless entertaining. Craftsmanship really takes center stage throughout, rich pecan flooring, generous ceiling heights, custom cherry wood beams and extensive millwork deliveries a sense of warmth and sophistication. Rustic cherry kitchen cabinetry, all solid wood doors, Anderson windows, Viking appliances, imported stained glass, expansive windows and thoughtfully curated architectural details showcase the intentional design found in every room. Anchored by a grand front entrance, this home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with inviting comfort. Outdoor living is woven into the home's design, with a main-level balcony, lower-level patio and a private balcony off the owner's suite. These inviting spaces extend the living experience outdoors, offering the perfect setting to enjoy morning coffee, entertain guests or enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility with three bedrooms, two full baths, a kitchenette, an oversized gathering space and abundant storage. Whether hosting extended family, accommodating overnight guests, or creating the ultimate entertainment retreat, this level provides comfort, convenience, and plenty of room to spread out while enjoying lake views. The spacious garage includes a golf cart door that opens to a sunny outdoor area, perfectly suited for raised vegetable gardens. This is truly a home that must be experienced in person. While photographs capture its beauty, they cannot fully convey the feeling of standing in the space, taking in the views or appreciating the craftsmanship and atmosphere that make it so special. Some homes are seen—this one needs to be experienced. Please review floor plan and explore the virtual walk-through.

8 The Pointe, Sanford

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