This is the entrance to the Highland Woods section of Carolina Trace in Sanford, NC.  Highland Woods has just under 50 home sites ranging from 1/3 to 3/4 of an acre with the average lot being around 2/5 acre.From January 2005 to January 2007, five homes were sold in Highland Woods.  The prices ranged from $149,500 to $209,000 with an average sales price of $177,000.The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Please Email Me and I will be happy to send you current MLS listings of homes in Highland Woods or any neighborhood in Carolina Trace, or the Sanford, Lee County, or Harnett County areas.    This one and a half story home is nestled among the trees in the Highland Woods section of Carolina Trace in Sanford, NC.  This home features a covered porch, a ... 04/18/2007

This is a picture of the entrance to the Golf North community within Carolina Trace in Sanford, NC.  Some homes in Golf North border the 15th and 16th holes of the creek course, and others are nestled within a wooded area or border a field in the center of Golf North. There are approximately 130 home sites within Golf North.  Lots within Golf North range from 1/4 to 1/2 acre with the average home site being around 1/3 acre.From January 2005 to January 2007, fourteen homes were sold within Golf North.  Prices ranged from $120,500 to $272,500 with an average price of $170,000.The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Please Email Me and I will be happy to send you current MLS listings of homes in Golf North or any neighborhood in Carolina Trace, or the S... 04/16/2007

This is the entrance to Stonegate South in Carolina Trace in Sanford, NC.  Stonegate is made up of approximately 48 lots.  Stonegate is divided by a road into Stonegate South, which borders the 5th hole of the Creek Course, and Stonegate North, which borders a small pond.Lots in Stonegate are patio lots of less than 1/10 acre.  The homeowner owns the space the home sits on while the surrounding land is owned by the Stonegate Property Owners' Association.From January 2005 through January 2007, seven homes were sold within Stonegate.  Prices ranged from $109,000 to $144,900.   The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Please Email Me and I will be happy to send you current MLS listings of homes in Stonegate or any neighborhood in Carolina Trace, or the S... 04/15/2007

This is the entrance sign to the Laurel Thicket I section of Carolina Trace in Sanford, NC.   Laurel Thicket was developed in three stages, each with a separate entrance.  The three stages are combined under one Property owner's Association and share common amenities. There are approximately 250 home sites within Laurel Thicket, and the average lot is approximately 1/4 acre.  The first homes in Laurel Thicket were built in the late 1970s and early 1980s.  Homesites are still available and homes continue to be built.  From January 2005 to January 2007, 32 homes were sold in Laurel Thicket.  Prices ranged from $99,000 to $240,000.   The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Please Email Me and I will be happy to send you current MLS listings of homes in ... 04/13/2007

This is the entrance sign for the Sedgemoor section of Carolina Trace in Sanford, NC.  Sedgemoor is to the left and Trentwood and Woodmere are to the right.  The tee for the 6th hole of the Creek Golf Course is in the background behind the sign.Sedgemoor is built around holes 6, 7-9,and 10 of the creek golf course in Carolina Trace.  The neighborhood also features a swimming pool, picnic area, and two tennis courts for use by residents.  There are about 170 homesites within Sedgemoor.  Lots range in size from about 1/5 acre to 2/5 acre with the average lot around 1/4 acre.  This section was developed in the mid 1980s.  Home sites are still available, and homes continue to be built.  The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Please Email Me and I will b... 04/07/2007

This is the entrance sign for the Trentwood and Woodmere section of Carolina Trace in Sanford, NC.  Sedgemoor is to the left and Trentwood and Woodmere are to the right.  The tee for the 6th hole of the Creek Golf Course is in the background behind the sign. Trentwood and Woodmere is built around holes 6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-14 of the creek golf course in Carolina Trace.  The neighborhood also features a swimming pool, picnic area, and two tennis courts for use by residents.  There are about 180 homesites within Trentwood and Woodmere.  Lots range in size from about 1/4 acre to over 3/4 acre with the average lot around 1/3 acre.  This section was developed in the mid 1980s.  Home sites are still available, and homes continue to be built.  The following homes are only for example purpose... 04/06/2007

Fairway Woods is conveniently located in West Sanford just off of Hawkins Avenue, with easy access to US 1.  Fairway Woods is within 2 miles of the Lee County industrial park that is home to Wyeth Vaccines, Caterpillar, and other businesses.  The community is located next to the publicly owned Sanford Gold Course, with many golf front and golf view homes.   The photo at left was taken in early spring when the azaleas at the entrance were in full bloom. The first homes were built in 1989 and the last few lots are currently being developed.  There are approximately 80 lots ranging in size from 1/4 to 3/4 of an acre, with the average being about 1/3 acre.  Home styles include ranch, two story, cape cod, and others built by local custom and semi-custom builders. From January of 2005 to Jan... 04/05/2007

Muirfield and Muirfield Village are two connected subdivisions of homes in West Sanford, NC.  The first section of this neighborhood was developed in the late 1980s.  A newer section was developed around 2002 and the newest section has new homes currently under construction.  There are a total of 125 lots in Muirfield and Muirfield Village.  Lots range in size from 1/5 to 3/5 of an acre with the average lot being around 1/3 acre.From January 2005 to January 2007, 15 homes in Muirfield and Muirfield Village were sold.  Prices ranged from $121,000 to $179,000 with an average of $155,000.  Many of the homes currently under construction are larger and exceed this range considerably.The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Please Email Me and I will be hap... 03/26/2007

Hearthfield lakes is a neighborhood of homes in Sanford, NC.  Hearthfield lakes was developed in the early 1990s around two small lakes.  There are around 125 lots and a new phase is under development.  Lots range in size from 1/4 acre to 3/4 acre with an average of about 2/5 acre. Between January 2005 and January 2007, 17 homes in Heartfield lakes were sold with prices ranging from $95,000 to $161,00, with an average of $126,500.  The reasonable prices in this West Sanford community place it into the range of many home buyers.The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Please Email Me and I will be happy to send you current MLS listings of homes in Hearthfield Lakes or any neighborhood in the Sanford, Lee County, or Harnett County areas.  This home is t... 03/26/2007

Westlake Valley is a popular subdivision of homes in West Sanford, NC.  There are over 400 lots within Westlake Valley, ranging from under 1/2 acre to several acres.  The development is built around 4 main lakes.  Two of the lakes are 12 acres; the smaller lakes are 6 and 4 acres.  The first homes in Westlake Valley were built in the 1950s and 1960s.  Many homes were built throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, and homes continue to be built on the few undeveloped lots which remain in this area. From January of 2005 to January 2007, 40 homes in Westlake Valley were sold.  Prices ranged from $149,000 to $625,000 with an average price of $281,000.  Homes on large lots adjoining one of the lakes tend to sell at the top part of the range. The following homes are only for example purposes; the... 03/25/2007

Westlake Downs is a popular subdivision of homes in West Sanford, NC.  Westlake Downs was developed in the late 1980s around four small lakes ranging in size from around 3 acres to about 1 acre.  There are approximately 130 lots in Westlake Downs.  Lots range from 2/10 of an acre to just under an acre.  From January 2005 to January 2007, 13 homes in Westlake Downs were sold.  Prices ranged from $180,000 to $377,000, with an average of $255,500.  Lakefront homes tend to sell at the top of this range.  The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Please Email Me and I will be happy to send you current MLS listings of homes in Westlake Downs or any neighborhood in the Sanford, Lee County, or Harnett County areas.  This is a picture of the basketball court an... 03/24/2007

River Falls is a new subdivision of homes in Sanford, NC.  River Falls is situated on about 150 acres of land in the Southeastern part of Lee County, North Carolina.  This area is convenient to Fort Bragg, Sanford, and the Triangle region.  This is an area where one spouse can commute to Fort Bragg while another commutes to Cary or the Research Triangle Park.  The lots in this subdivision are around 1 acre.  Both lots and homes are currently available.The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Please Email Me and I will be happy to send you current MLS listings of homes in River Falls or any neighborhood in the Sanford, Lee County, or Harnett County areas.  This home features a mostly brick exterior with hardiplank siding accents.  The main floor includ... 03/23/2007

Carbonton Heights is a subdivision of homes in West Sanford, NC.  Carbonton Heights was developed in the 1950s around two small lakes.  The larger lake is around 3 acres, while the second lake is approximately 1.5 acres.  These lakes are available to homeowners and provide the perfect place to spend an afternoon fishing or picnicking.  There are approximately 90 lots in Carbonton Heights that range from 1/3 acre to over 3 acres, with the average lot a little over 1/2 acre.  Nine homes in Carbonton Heights sold between January 2005 and January 2007.  Sales prices ranged from $81,000 to $186,000, with the average price being $136,000.  Homes which have been recently updated sell for the upper end of the range. The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be listed.  Pl... 03/22/2007

Brownstone is a subdivision in West Sanford, NC.  There are currently 76 lots in this subdivision, with lot sizes ranging from around 1/3 of an acre to well over an acre.  The average lot is about half an acre.  Brownstone was developed in the late 1990s, with the first homes being built around 1997.  Homes continue to be built as more lots are developed.  This is a popular subdivision in a desirable area.  From January 2005 to January 2007, seven homes in Brownstone were sold.  Prices ranged from $214,000 to $395,000, with an average price of $285,000.   The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be currently listed.  Please Email Me and I will be happy to send you current MLS listings of homes in Brownstone or any neighborhood in the Sanford, Lee County, or Harnet... 03/22/2007

Sanford started as a place where railroad lines crossed in 1871.  One of the first homes built was for the depot agent of the Raleigh and Augusta Airline Railroad.  This house was built around 1872 at what is now the crossing of Hawkins Street and Charlotte Avenue.  The home served as one of Sanford's first schools and was a home for many years.  When the home was slated for demolition in the 1960s, a group formed to save the house.  It was moved across the street and now serves as a museum focusing on the history of the local community, with a focus on railroads in particular, which were a key part of Sanford's early history.The museum is frequently opened on the weekends during the spring, summer, and fall months.  We recently visited on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed browsing thro... 03/21/2007

Sanford, North Carolina is fortunate to have a local professional theater.  The Temple theater runs a full season with a variety of shows.  The theater teaches classes in theater and uses local citizens in some shows but casts many professional actors and actresses.  Our family attended an exceptional performance of The Sound of Music in November of last year.  My daughter in particular enjoyed the show and we found the quality of acting to be much more than we had expected.  The Temple Theater has two more shows this seasons - A Dash of Rosemary in April and Beehive: the 60s Musical Sensation in June.  Seasons for the theater run from August through June, with eight shows in the current season. The Temple Theater was originally built in 1925, and continued to operate until 1965.  The ... 03/21/2007

The Pointe is the newest neighborhood developed within Carolina Trace in Sanford, NC. The Pointe offers 19 lots in one of the most desirable parts of Carolina Trace. Lots vary in size from over 7/10 to under 2/10 of an acre. Of the 19 lots, 10 are lake front on Lake Trace. Several of these lots additionally overlook the 18th hole on the Creek course. The remaining lots offer fabulous lake views from the front of the lots and border either hole 1 on the Creek course or the country club itself. All of the lots are very convenient to the country club, which offers a club house, tennis courts, a pool, and playgrounds to country club members. Of course, this also makes The Pointe convenient to start and finish points for the Creek and Lake courses. This convenience means less time getting to... 03/18/2007

North Shore is part of Carolina Trace in Sanford, North Carolina.  North Shore is the first neighborhood on the left from the main entrance to Carolina Trace.  After entering at the main gate, take a left and cross the bridge over Lake Trace and start up the hill.  The homes in this area are all part of North Shore.  You will see a sign in the median for this neighborhood.  North Shore was one of the first areas developed within Carolina Trace in the late 1960s.  It is the largest neighborhood in Carolina Trace with over 250 lots within North Shore.  Lots vary from around 1/3 of an acre to over one acre but average about 1/2 acre.  There are many lots within this neighborhood that are lake front on Lake Trace.  There are also 6 smaller lakes and ponds within this neighborhood.  The lar... 03/18/2007

To start at the beginning:  Creek course at Carolina Trace Sanford, NC The 16th hole is a very compact par 3.  The drive to the pin is a mere 93 to 151 yards but don't let the short distance fool you because this hole has plenty of hazards and challenges to make up for its small size. From the tee, the view of the green in the distance is a bit daunting.  The large sand trap guarding the front of the green is only the start.  The pond guards both the front and right of the hole.  If you overshoot the green, your ball will likely roll down the hill on the backside and into the road beyond.  Nice, short par 3, NOT! This closer view of the hole shows what a small target the green is.  A perfect tee shot will land you on the green.  A less than perfect shot will land you in the sand trap or... 03/17/2007

To start at the beginning:  Creek course at Carolina Trace Sanford, NC These two Camellias are along the cart path on the way to hole 13.  The blooms were beautiful on this late winter day. Hole 13 is a par 4 with 286 to 299 yards to the bottom of the cup. The hole rises slightly just after the tee and then drops down a moderate hill.  About halfway to the pin, the fairway turns to the left.  At this point, there is a bunker on the left side of the hole. Homes on both sides of this hole are in Trentwood and Woodemere. The hole is guarded by a sand trap in the front.  The green is particularly small and elevated on a small hill.  This means a shot off by even the slightest amount will roll off the green and into the sand trap, into the trees beyond the hole, or back onto the grass if you... 03/17/2007