1304 Essex Skipper Way, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
$730,000
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Home Description
Move-in ready and meticulously maintained, this tastefully designed and upgraded home in the coveted Carolina Gardens 55+ community offers over 2,100 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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- Interior: Bar,Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Double Vanity,High Ceilings,Master Downstairs,Quartz Counters,Recessed Lighting,Separate Shower
- # Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Family Room,Fireplace Screen,Gas,Gas Log,Glass Doors
- Appliances: Built-In Gas Range,Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Oven,Freezer,Gas Range,Ice Maker,Refrigerator,Washer
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Vinyl
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Structure: House,Site Built
- Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
- Accessibility: Accessible Common Area,Accessible Entrance,Accessible Full Bath,Aging In Place,Central Living Area,Visitor Bathroom
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation: Slab
- Patio/Porch: Covered,Front Porch,Patio,Screened
- Windows: Blinds,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Lot: Cul-De-Sac,Wooded
- Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Available now at $730,000
Approximate Room Sizes/Locations
Dining Room | | 7.90 x 14.20 | Main |
Entrance Hall | | 6.20 x 12.60 | Main |
Family Room | | 20.00 x 14.20 | Main |
Kitchen | | 16.80 x 9.50 | Main |
Laundry | | 8.10 x 13.80 | Main |
Office | | 12.10 x 12.70 | Main |
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Style: Ranch
- Levels: One
- New Construction: No
- Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Community: Clubhouse,Fitness Center,Pool,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Tennis Court(s)
- Association Fee 1: $266 Monthly
- Total HOA Dues: $3,192.00
- Annual Taxes: $5,434.35
- Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC
- List Status: Active
Neighborhood
The average asking price of a 2 bedroom Fuquay Varina home in this zip code is
$467,671 (35.9% less than this home).
This home is priced at $333/sqft,
which is 12.4% less than similar homes
in the 27526 zip code.
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- Elementary:Wake - South Lakes
- Middle School:Wake - Fuquay Varina
- High School:Wake - Willow Spring
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Listing Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC.
For information or to schedule a viewing of this property (MLS# 10097900), call: 713-298-4147
1304 Essex Skipper Way, Fuquay Varina NC is a single family home of 2189 sqft and
is currently priced at $730,000
.
This single family home has 2 bedrooms.
A comparable home for sale at 900 Cricket Knoll Rd in Fuquay Varina is listed at $259,000.
In addition to single family homes, Highgarden also makes it easy to find Homes, Condos, New Homes and Foreclosures
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MLS 10097900 has been posted on this site since 5/22/2025 (today).

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