$445,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2025

20 Lakeforest Trail Sanford, NC 27332

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,327 Sq Ft
2011 Built

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

172 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Discover this exceptional property in the sought-after Carolina Lakes neighborhood, featuring five spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Designed with comfort and style in mind, this home includes a convenient in-law suite on the main floor, a dedicated home office, and an upstairs bonus room complete with a bar and fireplace. Enjoy elegant meals in the formal dining room or casual gatherings in the eat-in kitchen. The expansive owner’s suite includes a large walk-in closet, while the luxurious owner’s bathroom boasts tiled floors, dual vanities, a walk-in shower, a jetted tub, and ample lighting. Flooring throughout includes hardwood on the main level, laminate upstairs, and cozy carpeted bedrooms. The fully fenced backyard offers a brand-new deck, ideal for relaxation and entertaining. New HVAC approximately 3 years ago.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherry DeWeese

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY (PINEHURST) License #250748 Listed on: 11/05/2024

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY (PINEHURST)

Last Buyer's Agent

Jillian Canevari

RE/MAX SOUTHERN PROPERTIES LLC. License #302784

RE/MAX SOUTHERN PROPERTIES LLC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,662

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $75 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Veneer

Interior Spaces

  • 3,327 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Playground

Schools

  • Highland Middle School
  • Overhills Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Playset, all mounts & TVs
  • Legal Lot and Block 139 / o
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03958515 0139

Community Details

Overview

  • Carolina Lakes Poa
  • Carolina Lakes Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,662

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$75 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • Ownership: Private Owner
  • Subdivision Name: CAROLINA LAKES
  • Directions: From Buffalo Lake Road turn into Carolina Lakes. Through gate take left onto Carolina Way. Take right onto Lakeland Port and house is on the corner of Lake Forest Trail.
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining Area, Coffered Ceiling(s), Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Jetted Tub, Open Concept, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Living Area: 3327.0
  • Dining Room Type: Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard, Yard Fenced
  • Lot Features: 1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lot, Dead End, Level
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Playset, all mounts & TVs
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Corner Lot, Deck, Fence, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Good Condition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
  • Security: Gated with Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: County Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Community Pool, Gated, Gutter(s), Pool
  • Association Fee: 900.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: CAROLINA LAKES POA
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • High School: Overhills Senior High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Highland Middle School

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 03958515 0139

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: o
  • Tax Lot: 139

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2024
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Bates Shawn and Bates Katie
Bought by
Wise Andrew T and Tiona Catherine A
Seller's Agent
Sherry DeWeese
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY (PINEHURST)
Buyer's Agent
Jillian Canevari
RE/MAX SOUTHERN PROPERTIES LLC.
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.32%
Views
140

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.23%
Original Mortgage
$454,567
Outstanding Balance
$454,180
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$2,974

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2022
Closed on
Dec 18, 2022
Sold by
Decosmo Gary and Decosmo Aleicia
Bought by
Bates Shawn and Bates Katie
Seller's Agent
Kala Fortin
THE SUMMIT REAL ESTATE AGENCY
List Price
$430,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,000
-7.21%
Views
45

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.52%
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Interest Rate
6.31%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2020
Closed on
Jun 4, 2020
Sold by
Hunter Clyde Alma and Hunter Stephanie Ashley
Bought by
Decosmo Gary and Decosmo Aleicia
Seller's Agent
DETRIA BURGER
BHHS ALL AMERICAN HOMES #2
Buyer's Agent
Kala Fortin
THE SUMMIT REAL ESTATE AGENCY
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-5.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2011
Closed on
Sep 25, 2012
Bought by
Hunter Clyde Alma
Seller's Agent
LARRY STROTHER
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY (FAYETTEVILLE)
Buyer's Agent
LARRY STROTHER
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY (FAYETTEVILLE)
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$269,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2011
Sold by
Harrop Donald E and Harrop Jennifer S
Bought by
M And P Partners Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,000
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $445,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $399,000 --
Warranty Deed $320,000 First American Mortgage Sln
Deed $270,000 --
Warranty Deed $39,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $454,567 VA
Previous Owner $406,183 VA
Previous Owner $399,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $317,483 VA
Previous Owner $320,000 VA
Previous Owner $39,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Sold $445,000 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Price Changed $445,000 -1.1% $134 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Price Changed $449,900 -2.2% $135 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Price Changed $459,900 -2.1% $138 / Sq Ft
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Price Changed $470,000 -1.1% $141 / Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 For Sale $475,000 +19.0% $143 / Sq Ft
12/22/2022 12/22/22 Sold $399,000 -7.2% $120 / Sq Ft
12/01/2022 12/01/22 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2022 08/01/22 For Sale $430,000 +34.4% $129 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Sold $320,000 -5.6% $98 / Sq Ft
04/29/2020 04/29/20 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2020 03/02/20 For Sale $339,000 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
01/16/2018 01/16/18 Rented -- -- --
01/16/2018 01/16/18 For Rent -- -- --
09/28/2016 09/28/16 Rented -- -- --
08/29/2016 08/29/16 Under Contract -- -- --
08/03/2016 08/03/16 For Rent -- -- --
10/19/2015 10/19/15 Rented -- -- --
09/19/2015 09/19/15 Under Contract -- -- --
09/10/2015 09/10/15 For Rent -- -- --
09/21/2012 09/21/12 Sold $269,900 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
08/02/2012 08/02/12 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2011 08/09/11 For Sale $269,900 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,662 $362,458 $0 $0
2023 $2,662 $362,458 $0 $0
2022 $2,898 $362,458 $0 $0
2021 $2,898 $323,290 $0 $0
2020 $2,898 $323,290 $0 $0
2019 $2,883 $323,290 $0 $0
2018 $2,818 $323,290 $0 $0
2017 $2,818 $323,290 $0 $0
2016 $2,885 $331,130 $0 $0
2015 -- $333,570 $0 $0
2014 -- $295,140 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sherry DeWeese

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sherry DeWeese

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY (PINEHURST)

    (910) 797-2826

    42 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Sherry DeWeese
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  • Jillian Canevari

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jillian Canevari

    RE/MAX

    (919) 353-5547

    24 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Jillian Canevari
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  • Kala Fortin

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kala Fortin

    THE SUMMIT REAL ESTATE AGENCY

    (931) 237-2917

    50 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Kala Fortin
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    DETRIA BURGER

    BHHS ALL AMERICAN HOMES #2

    (910) 257-1380

    93 Total Sales

    DETRIA BURGER
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  • O

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    ON-SITE RENTALS

    ON-SITE RENTALS

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    LARRY STROTHER

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY (FAYETTEVILLE)

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Map

Source: Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

MLS Number: 734480

Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

APN: 03958515 0139

North Carolina Harnett County Sanford 27332

20 Lakeforest Trail, Sanford, NC

This home is located at 20 Lakeforest Trail, Sanford, NC 27332 and is currently priced at $445,000, approximately $133 per square foot. This property was built in 2011. 20 Lakeforest Trail is a home located in Harnett County with nearby schools including Highland Elementary School, Highland Middle School, and Overhills High School.

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