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Clayton, NC 27520This move in ready starter home is only minutes from shopping, restaurants and entertainment in Downtown Clayton! Fresh paint, new carpets - move right in and enjoy your new home! Plus the lawn maintenance is included in your HOA! Take your pick of amenities at any of the Fred Smith communities including indoor/outdoor pools, fitness centers, golf, dog parks and more! The open concept first floor is perfect for entertaining - the living room with built in cabinets and electric fireplace opens to the dining area and bright and functional kitchen. The screen porch is a great place to gear up or wind down for the day! Upstairs you'll find the large master suite, two bedrooms, full bath and a laundry room with stackable units. One car garage plus plenty of parking in the expanded driveway make this the perfect starter home! Academy Point is a very walkable community and only a few more minutes walk to Downtown Clayton.
$305,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.09 acres
1,584 square feet
$193 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters
- Fencing None
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.09
- Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,584
- Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Washer
- Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room
- Flooring Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating None
- Interior Features Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 4
- Association Amenities Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
- Association Fee Frequency Monthly
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Playground, Sidewalks
- Lot Features Corner Lot
- Tax Annual Amount 3118.47
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2020
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2020
- NeighborhoodAcademy Point
- CountyJohnston
- AreaClayton
- Elementary SchoolJohnston - Cooper Academy
- Middle SchoolJohnston - Riverwood
- High SchoolJohnston - Clayton
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