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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5197 Cardinal Cir
General
- Sold For: $283,000
- HOA FEE: $68/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: LP752497
- Added to Site: 80 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Master Downstairs, Storage
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Masonry
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Main Level
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Community
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Playground
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Carport
Location
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: Carolina Trace
- Driving 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.
School Information
- Middle School: Lee - East Lee
- High School: Lee - Lee
Community
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Structural Information
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Building Size: 1566
- Square Feet: 1,566
- Year Built: 1999
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,810.4
- Lot Dimensions: surgery to verify
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
- Zoning: RR - Rural Residential
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $810
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned, Standard
- Bank-owned: Yes
- Property ID: 967029334400
Listed by Smith Group Realty Llc, KRISTEN ROGERS (704) 467-0866
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Schools
Schools serving 5197 Cardinal Cir
School District:Lee County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
J Glenn Edwards Elementary School 3115 Cemetery Road, Sanford, NC 27332 | K-5 | 3.4 mi |
East Lee Middle School 1337 Broadway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330 | 6-8 | 2.8 mi |
Lee County High School 1708 Nash Street, Sanford, NC 27330 | 9-12 | 4.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5197 Cardinal Cir
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/05/2025
Sold
$283,000
-1.39%
MLS
10/29/2025
Listed
$287,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5197 Cardinal Circle, Sanford, NC 27332 (MLS# LP752497) is a Single Family property that was sold at $283,000 on December 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 5197 Cardinal Circle? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sanford? You can browse all Sanford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

