Welcome to this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in a desirable Carolina Trace gated community. This home features an open layout with vaulted ceilings and a large window that fills the main living area with natural light. The spacious living room is highlighted by a gorgeous stone gas log fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings. The kitchen offers ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry cabinet, providing both style and functionality. Adjacent to the kitchen is a breakfast room with French doors that open to a screened-in porch and a fenced backyard. The master suite includes a large walk-in closet and a private en-suite bath. The split floor plan offers two additional bedrooms and a shared bath. A large laundry room with extra closet space connects to the two-car garage, which also includes an exterior access door. Just across the street, you’ll find the Mallard Cove community pool, newly resurfaced tennis and pickleball courts, and a brand-new playground for residents to enjoy. Carolina Trace also offers two Robert Trent Jones golf courses and a small lake for residents to enjoy! This home and neighborhood perfectly combines comfort, space, and convenience in a secure, welcoming community.
Sold for $283,000
$283,000
5197 Cardinal Cir, Sanford, NC 27332
3beds
1,566sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
0.34 Acres Lot
$309,100 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$1,840 Estimated rent
Home value
$309,100
$294,000 - $325,000
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Natural lightVaulted ceilingsMaster suiteSplit floor planFenced backyardTwo-car garageLarge laundry room
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Listed by:
KRISTEN ROGERS,
SMITH GROUP REALTY LLC
Bought with:
SCOTT MILLER, 317707
ADCOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Source: LPRMLS,MLS#: 752497
Originating MLS: Longleaf Pine Realtors
Originating MLS: Longleaf Pine RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Primary Downstairs, Living/Dining Room, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tub Shower, Unfurnished, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Masonry, Stone
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Corner Lot, Fence, Playground, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: 1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lot, Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 967029334400
- Zoning description: RR - Rural Residential
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
- Water: Community/Coop
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Gated with Guard, Gated Community
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Community Pool, Golf, Gated
Location
- Region: Sanford
- Subdivision: Carolina Trace
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $810 annually
- Association name: Mallard Cove Poa
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,New Loan
- Ownership: Less than a year
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $283,000+25.8%$181/sqft |
Source:  LPRMLS #752497 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $225,000+50%$144/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2017 | Sold | $150,000-5.3%$96/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #179752 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $158,350$101/sqft |
Source: ERA STROTHER REAL ESTATE #5 #513138 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2017 | Pending sale | $158,350$101/sqft |
Source: ERA STROTHER REAL ESTATE #5 #513138 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $158,350$101/sqft |
Source: ERA STROTHER REAL ESTATE #5 #513138 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,074 +1.9% | $252,100 |
| 2024 | $2,036 +0.5% | $252,100 |
| 2023 | $2,026 +42.9% | $252,100 +58.3% |
| 2022 | $1,418 | $159,300 |
| 2021 | -- | $159,300 |
| 2020 | $1,472 +1.2% | $159,300 |
| 2019 | $1,454 +0.2% | $159,300 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $1,451 +94.2% | $156,600 +1% |
| 2017 | $747 | $155,000 |
| 2016 | $747 -49.5% | $155,000 |
| 2014 | $1,478 | $155,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $155,000 -0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $156,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $156,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $156,400 |
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Neighborhood: 27332
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10J Glenn Edwards Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 4/10East Lee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 3/10Lee County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Lee - East Lee
- High: Lee - Lee
Source: LPRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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