$399,000
SOLD DEC 22, 2022

20 Lakeforest Trail Sanford, NC 27332

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,327 Sq Ft
2011 Built

Recently Sold

$120 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Tennis Courts
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2025

Walking into this grand foyer, located to your left is a Private Study, and Formal Dining Room. Then entering the living space open to the eat in kitchen, which also adjoins the deck in the back yard making this a perfect place to entertain guests. In the back yard you will find a large play system, great for the kids! On the main floor there is a guest bedroom and full bathroom. The homes has a New HVAC System, and a New Dishwasher

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kala Fortin

THE SUMMIT REAL ESTATE AGENCY License #270963 Listed on: 08/01/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,662

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $75 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 3,327 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Playground
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03958515 0139

Community Details

Overview

  • Carolina Lakes Poa
  • Carolina Lakes Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

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

  • Year Built: 2011
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Carolina Lakes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Laundry Features Upper Level: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Security Features Fire Alarm: Yes
  • General Property Information Building Project Name3: *Seller to give a $3500 allowance with accepted full price offer by 15 October 2022!
  • Security Features Security Guard: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Separate Shower, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Prefabricated
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Community Features:Pool2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Interior Features:In-Law Floorplan: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Security Features:Gated Community: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Community Features:Clubhouse2: Yes
  • Pool Features:Community: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Playground, Rain Gutters, Tennis Court(s)
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Playground3: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Tennis Court(s)3: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Golf, Pool
  • Association Fee: 900.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: CAROLINA LAKES POA
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: CAROLINA LAKES POA
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 900.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 03958515 0139

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%
Total Days on Market
122
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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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: Doorify MLS

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: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: LP690026

Doorify MLS

APN: 03958515 0139