$320,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2020

20 Lakeforest Trail Sanford, NC 27332

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,274 Sq Ft
2011 Built

Recently Sold

$98 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of June 2025

CAROLINALAKES(20L)-MUST SEE HOME IN FABULOUS GATED/GUARDED COMMUNITY OF "CAROLINA LAKES." Neighborhood offers many amenities for you and your family to enjoy: 7 Lakes, community swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, beach area with picnic tables and volleyball, walking trail, sports field, and several play areas, kayaking and GOLF. Now for this Gorgeous HOME! Plenty of space for family and entertaining! 5 bedrooms, 1 downstairs, 3 full bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, formal dining and living, 9 ft ceilings and crown molding thru out! Spacious open kitchen with granite and family area with fireplace and large eating area which leads out to deck and fenced corner lot. Upstairs boasts a master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath with jetted tub and separate shower, dual vanities, another fireplace and laundry upstairs also! Simply Stunning! Check it out TODAY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DETRIA BURGER

BHHS ALL AMERICAN HOMES #2 License #227838 Listed on: 03/02/2020

BHHS ALL AMERICAN HOMES #2

Last Buyer's Agent

Kala Fortin

THE SUMMIT REAL ESTATE AGENCY License #270963

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,662

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $75 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Veneer

Interior Spaces

  • 3,274 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch
  • Stoop

Schools

  • Highland Elementary School
  • Highland Middle School
  • Overhills Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: tenants personal property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03958515 0139

Community Details

Overview

  • Carolina Lakes Poa
  • Carolina Lakes Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Security

  • 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: none
  • Ownership: More than a year
  • Subdivision Name: CAROLINA LAKES
  • Directions: Take Hwy 87N out of Spring Lake, right onto Buffalo Lakes Rd, Carolin Lakes will be on your right, turn right into Carolina Lakes, left onto Carolina Way, approx 2 1/2 miles turn right at Lake Land Port, pretty much straight here, turn left onto Lakeforest Trail, home is on the corner, 20 Lakeforest 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: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
  • Has Basement: None
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Jetted Tub, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Storage, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 3274.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Lot Features: 1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lot, Cleared
  • Topography: Cleared
  • Exclusions: tenants personal property
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Corner Lot, Deck, Fence, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Stoop
  • 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
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: County Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Gated, Gutter(s)
  • Association Fee: 900.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Carolina Lakes POA
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 03958515 0139
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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

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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

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Map

Source: Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

MLS Number: 625554

Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

APN: 03958515 0139