Taft Woods East Real Estate

Welcome to Taft Woods East, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Clayton, North Carolina. This charming subdivision offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and modern convenience, making it an ideal place for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Taft Woods East is characterized by its picturesque tree-lined streets and beautifully landscaped yards, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels like home the moment you arrive. The community is designed with a focus on quality living, featuring a variety of well-appointed single-family homes that cater to diverse tastes and lifestyles. Each residence showcases thoughtful architecture and contemporary finishes, providing both comfort and style.

One of the standout features of Taft Woods East is its proximity to an array of local amenities. Residents enjoy easy access to Clayton’s vibrant downtown area, where charming shops, delightful eateries, and recreational spaces await. For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby parks and nature trails offer ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and enjoying the beautiful North Carolina weather.

Families will appreciate the top-rated Johnston County schools, known for their commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. Additionally, the subdivision’s convenient location provides quick access to major highways, making commutes to Raleigh and beyond a breeze.

Whether you’re looking to settle down or invest in a thriving community, Taft Woods East is the perfect place to call home. Experience the warmth of this welcoming neighborhood and discover the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of in Clayton, NC.

Newest Listings in Taft Woods East

$695,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10180999 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Perfectly situated on a beautifully landscaped 0.66-acre lot in the highly sought-after Taft Woods East community, this impeccably maintained custom-built 4-bedroom home showcases one of the neighborhood's most desirable floor plans, blending timeless design with exceptional functionality. The thoughtfully designed main level features a spacious primary suite complete with a private en-suite bath and walk-in closet, along with a secondary bedroom and full bath—ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or a private home office. Elegant formal and casual living spaces include a welcoming living room, formal dining room, and an inviting eat-in kitchen designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a generous bonus room, and a versatile flex space that can easily serve as a home office, playroom, fitness room, hobby space, or study area. A massive unfinished walk-in attic provides abundant storage today while offering outstanding potential for future expansion. Step outside to the screened porch and adjoining patio, where you can relax and enjoy peaceful views creating a private backyard retreat. Designed with both comfort and peace in mind, this home is storm-ready with an upgraded wind-rated garage door, a rooftop solar system, and a Tesla Powerwall (included with an acceptable full-price offer) to provide backup power and store excess solar energy. Additional exterior upgrades include a professionally landscaped yard with an automated irrigation system and landscape lighting, enhancing the home's curb appeal day and night. Conveniently located just minutes from the vibrant Flowers Crossroads shopping district, you'll enjoy easy access to Publix, Harris Teeter, restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, and everyday conveniences. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Neuse River Greenway, while golf lovers are within approximately 20 minutes of four of the area's premier public golf courses. This exceptional home offers the perfect combination of quality craftsmanship, modern efficiency, and an unbeatable location.

556 Rockport Dr, Clayton

$825,000

4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 10161102 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

SIGNIFICANT PRICE IMPROVEMENT! You will definitely want to see the beauty, space, and luxury of this immaculate home, designed for multi-generational living and boasting all new interior paint as well as engineered hardwoods throughout. Located just minutes from shops and dining in Flowers Plantation and convenient to major highways for your work commute, the generous and functional floor plan offers abundant space and privacy with enough bedrooms for all of your family and friends and is designed with 6 different bedroom options. The home is located on a partially wooded lot, is equipped with natural gas, fiber cement siding and stone veneer accents for ease of maintenance, and established landscaping. It's elegant and neutral interior suits a wide variety of design palettes and boasts high-end finishes along with granite countertops and walk in closets. The first floor offers formal and casual living spaces, a butler's pantry, an open kitchen-living room concept, and a breakfast nook that opens out to a large screened-in porch overlooking the beautifully landscaped & private backyard. This property offers an owner's suite option on both the 1st and 2nd floors as well as 3 additional bedrooms, a flex/bonus space, and laundry room upstairs as well, while the partially finished, walkout basement includes another bedroom area and full bathroom. Each bedroom has access to a large closet and private bathroom with an additional half bath in the downstairs mudroom area as well. The basement offers over 1000 square feet of additional living potential that opens to the landscaped backyard with your very own greenhouse and swim spa as well. A septic reserve area is located to the right of the home in the back yard and is landscaped as an additional patio area with a variety of established fruit trees. Taft Woods East is located in Clayton, NC and offers county water, natural gas, and fiber hook ups for a homeowner's convenience. Current listing images offer virtual staging and enhanced imaging options.

256 Running Springs Ct, Clayton

$685,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10161297 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Beautiful custom-built 4-bedroom, 3.5- bath home located in a highly desirable area! The main level features a spacious primary suite with private en suite bath, along with an inviting eat-in-kitchen, formal dining room, comfortable living room, half bath and a dedicated home office. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms , two full bathrooms, and a generous bonus/flex room with a closet-perfect for media room, playroom, or guest space. This thoughtfully designed home offers both functionality and style throughout. Don't miss your opportunity to make this house yours!

670 Rockport Dr, Clayton

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