1304 Essex Skipper Way, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
$730,000
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Home Description
Elegant, Upgraded Home in Carolina Gardens 55+ Community - Over $80K in Enhancements!
Welcome to your dream retreat in the heart of Carolina Gardens, Fuquay Varina's premier 55+ active adult community. This beautifully upgraded home offers over 2,100 sq. ft. of elegant living space on a premium cul-de-sac lot backing to tranquil woods, combining luxury, comfort, and privacy.
Inside, you'll find a spacious, light-filled floor plan featuring two ensuite bedrooms, each with a private full bath, plus an additional half bath for guests. The primary suite offers a spa-like experience with a zero-entry shower, and a flex room provides the perfect spot for a home office, den, or creative space.
Designed for easy entertaining, the open-concept living area includes a built-in wine bar with space for a wine fridge and flows seamlessly to the screened-in porch and extended patio overlooking your peaceful, wooded backyard. You'll also enjoy a spacious laundry room with plenty of room for storage, crafts, or hobbies—offering both function and flexibility. The 2-car garage includes additional space for a workshop or extra storage, enhancing the home's practicality.
Beyond the home, residents enjoy a resort-style lifestyle with access to a 20,500 sq. ft. amenity center featuring:
Indoor & outdoor swimming pools
Tennis, pickleball, & bocce ball courts
Fitness center & aerobics studio
Varsity room & multipurpose rooms
Community kitchen & café
Community gardens, pocket parks, & dog park
A dedicated onsite lifestyle director curates a full calendar of events, classes, and outings, while a wide variety of resident-led clubs ensure there's something for every interest.
Even better, the HOA includes lawn maintenance, cable, and internet, giving you more time to enjoy the things you love—without the hassle.
This is more than just a home—it's a gateway to an active, connected lifestyle in one of the Triangle's most desirable 55+ communities.
- 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
$472,750 (35.2% less than this home).
This home is priced at $333/sqft,
which is 12.7% less than similar homes
in the 27526 zip code.
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School Information
- 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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