1496 Kentucky Avenue
Sanford, NC 27332Beautifully updated ranch in the gated, lake and golf community of Carolina Trace! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines easy one-level living with thoughtful updates, a fantastic wooded lot, and access to an incredible community lifestyle. The completely renovated kitchen (2022) is the heart of the home, featuring gorgeous granite countertops, a stylish backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and an open layout that flows effortlessly into the light-filled living spaces. The spacious primary suite features an updated bath (2021) with a walk-in shower, while beautiful LVP flooring installed in 2024 gives the home a fresh, cohesive feel. Additional upgrades include a new water heater (2024), new garbage disposal, whole-home water filtration system (2021), and an electric vehicle charging outlet in the garage. Outside, the peaceful wooded setting offers a wonderful backdrop for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying nature. Carolina Trace residents enjoy community amenities including a pool, tennis courts, playground, and access to the community's 315+ acre lake. Optional country club membership offers additional dining, social and recreational opportunities, including two Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses. Enjoy the privacy and natural beauty of an established gated community while remaining convenient to Sanford's growing shopping, dining and recreational options, with access to Raleigh, Fort Liberty and Southern Pines. Updated, move-in ready, and offering the ease of ranch-style living in one of Sanford's most distinctive communities - 1496 Kentucky Avenue is ready to welcome its next owner! * Home is being professionally measured on 9/17 and correct sf will be reflected on 9/18.
$325,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.21 acres
1,600 square feet
$203 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, Vertical Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.21
- Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Paved
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,600
- Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Purifier
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Propane
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 1
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds, Security
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Clubhouse, Fishing, Golf, Pool, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
- Tax Annual Amount 2438.94
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2008
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2008
- NeighborhoodCarolina Trace
- CountyLee
- AreaSanford
- Elementary SchoolLee - J Glenn Edwards Elementary School
- Middle SchoolLee - East Lee Middle School
- High SchoolLee - Lee County High School
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker HPW. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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