1304 Essex Skipper Way Pending Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Fuquay Varina,NC 27526
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,189 sqft
Price per Sqft $319
Subdivision Carolina Gardens By Del Webb
MLS Listing ID 10097900
Style House,Site Built
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $266/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,189
Year Built 2022
Annual Tax Amount $5,434
Lot Size 0.350 Acres
Acres 0.35
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Triangle MLS
Property Description
Move-in ready and meticulously maintained, this tastefully designed and upgraded (Stardom model) home in the coveted Carolina Gardens 55+ community offers close to 2,200 sq. ft. of elegant living on a premium 0.35-acre cul-de-sac lot—one of the largest in the neighborhood—backing to woods for added privacy. Prime location just minutes from shopping, dining, medical facilities, downtown Fuquay-Varina, and easy access to Raleigh and surrounding areas. Shows like new with over $83,000 in enhancements, including luxury laminate flooring throughout, gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets, extended backsplash and Whirlpool appliance package.
The open-concept living area is perfect for entertaining with a built-in wine bar, gas fireplace with slate surround and mantle, and a screened-in porch with extended patio. The layout includes two ensuite bedrooms, each with a private full bath (including a tubless shower in the secondary suite), ideal for guests or multigenerational living, and an additional half bathroom for guests. The primary suite features a roll-in zero-entry shower with dual showerheads and upgraded finishes. A flex room offers versatility as a home office, den, or creative space.
Other upgrades include: LED downlighting, pendant lighting, laundry room cabinetry, privacy glass front door, and Leaf Filter Gutter Guards (2023). The 2-car garage features an 11' x 14' bump-out space—perfect for storage, a hobby area, or a home workshop—and a dedicated 220V outlet ideal for EV charging or heavy-duty tools. Inside, the oversized laundry room offers exceptional space for storage, hobbies, or crafting.
Residents enjoy a resort-style lifestyle with access to a 20,500 sq. ft. clubhouse, indoor/outdoor pools, pickleball/tennis courts, fitness center, dog park, gardens, café, and more—plus dozens of clubs for all interests and a full-time lifestyle director. HOA includes lawn care, cable, and internet.
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Location
State NC
County Wake
Community Clubhouse,Fitness Center,Pool,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Tennis Court(S)
Direction Turn south onto Purfoy Road from US-401 S. Continue on Purfoy Road for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left into the Carolina Gardens community. Follow the community roads to 1304 Essex Skipper Way
Rooms
Bedroom Description Primary Bedroom, Entrance Hall, Office, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Laundry
Interior
Interior Features Bar,Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Double Vanity,High Ceilings,Master Downstairs,Quartz Counters,Recessed Lighting,Separate Shower
Heating ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,Natural Gas
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Flooring Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Vinyl
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Family Room,Fireplace Screen,Gas,Gas Log,Glass Doors
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Blinds,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Appliance Built-In Gas Range,Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Oven,Freezer,Gas Range,Ice Maker,Refrigerator,Washer
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Clubhouse,Fitness Center,Pool,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Tennis Court(s)
Utilities Available Cable Available,Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
Roof Type Asphalt
Handicap Access Accessible Common Area,Accessible Entrance,Accessible Full Bath,Aging In Place,Central Living Area,Visitor Bathroom
Porch Covered,Front Porch,Patio,Screened
Garage Yes
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Cul-De-Sac,Wooded
Faces Turn south onto Purfoy Road from US-401 S. Continue on Purfoy Road for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left into the Carolina Gardens community. Follow the community roads to 1304 Essex Skipper Way
Story 1
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Ranch
Level or Stories 1
Structure Type Fiber Cement
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Wake - South Lakes
Middle Schools Wake - Fuquay Varina
High Schools Wake - Willow Spring
Others
HOA Fee Include Cable TV,Internet,Maintenance Grounds
Tax ID 0666600010
Special Listing Condition Standard