NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5197 Cardinal Cir Sanford, NC 27332

Sanford Area

Estimated Value: $260,000 - $290,758

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,566 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 5, 2025

Last sale price $283,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,570 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Rogers

SMITH GROUP REALTY LLC License #289101 Listed on: 10/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

SCOTT MILLER

ADCOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES License #317707

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 14,810 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as RR - Rural Residential

HOA Fees

  • $68 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Attached Carport

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,566 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Playground

Schools

  • Lee - East Lee Middle School
  • Lee - Lee High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9670-29-3344-00

Community Details

Overview

  • Mallard Cove Poa
  • Carolina Trace Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Pool

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

HOA Fees

$68 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size: surgery to verify
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Inclusions: refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave
  • Ownership: Less than a year
  • Subdivision Name: CAROLINA TRACE
  • Directions: US1 to Sanford, take 421S/87S bypass, turn left onto Traceway N, turn right onto Royal Dr, turn left onto Cardinal Circle. Home is on the left. GPS to confirm. You must go in through the Carolina Trace guardhouse.
  • Architectural Style: One Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: 5120
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Masonry, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 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)
  • Living Area: 1566.0
  • Dining Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard, Yard Fenced
  • Lot Features: 1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lot, Level
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: none
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Corner Lot, Fence, Playground, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level, In Unit
  • Security: Gated with Guard, Gated Community
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Community Pool, Golf, Gated, Pool
  • Association Fee: 810.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Mallard Cove POA
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • High School: Lee - Lee
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lee - East Lee

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 9670-29-3344-00
  • Zoning Description: RR - Rural Residential

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2025
Closed on
Dec 2, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kristen Rogers
SMITH GROUP REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
SCOTT MILLER
ADCOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES
List Price
$287,000
Sold Price
$283,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.39%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$275,690

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,310
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.01%
Original Mortgage
$277,874
Interest Rate
0.0562%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2017
Closed on
Apr 21, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chris Tacia
ERA Strother RE #5
Buyer's Agent
Outside MLS Sold
Sold Price
$150,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.80%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
0.0342%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$283,000 None Listed On Document
$863,500 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$150,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $277,874
Previous Owner $863,500
Previous Owner $30,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Sold $283,000 -1.4% $181 / Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $287,000 +91.3% $183 / Sq Ft
04/25/2017 04/25/17 Sold $150,000 -- $96 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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Tax History

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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
2025 $0 $252,100 $25,000 $227,100
2024 $2,036 $252,100 $25,000 $227,100
2023 $2,026 $252,100 $25,000 $227,100
2022 $1,418 $159,300 $12,000 $147,300
2021 $1,459 $159,300 $12,000 $147,300
2020 $1,472 $159,300 $12,000 $147,300
2019 $1,454 $159,300 $12,000 $147,300
2018 $1,451 $156,600 $10,000 $146,600
2017 $1,485 $155,000 $10,000 $145,000
2016 $1,478 $155,000 $10,000 $145,000
2014 $1,339 $155,000 $10,000 $145,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kristen Rogers

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kristen Rogers

    SMITH GROUP REALTY LLC

    (704) 467-0866

    14 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Kristen Rogers
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    SCOTT MILLER

    ADCOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES

    (919) 353-2100

    3 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    SCOTT MILLER
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Chris Tacia

    ERA Strother RE #5

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Outside MLS Sold

  • O

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Outside MLS Sold Other

    Non Member Transaction

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Source: Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

MLS Number: 752497

Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

APN: 9670-29-3344-00

North Carolina Lee County Sanford 27332

5197 Cardinal Cir, Sanford, NC

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