3 Bailywick Drive, Clayton NCThis home at 3 Bailywick Drive in Clayton, NC is a magnificent three bedroom 2.5 bath ranch home in Longleaf at Flowers Plantation. There are two spacious bedrooms upstairs while the well equipped master bedroom is on the main level. The Longleaf neighborhood is marketed to Active Adult, 55 Plus home buyers and while you do not have to be aged 55 or better to live here the exterior maintenance and lawn care is included in the HOA dues.Living In Flowers PlantationThe gated community of Flowers Plantation has tremendous amenities, such as a fully equipped fitness center with indoor pool, weight and cardio equipment, tennis and basketball courts. The outdoor pool has laps, slide and splash zone. You can walk to the supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants and special... 01/15/2015

Check out our newest inventory in Chatham - A row home community in Flowers Plantation       April Stephens Broker/Realtor The April Stephens Team Re/Max One Realty 919-625-0211 www.TheAprilStephensTeam.com 01/11/2015

The Real Estate Market In Clayton.If you've read some of my blog posts about the real estate market in Clayton, you might have read the phrase that "all real estate is local". I am a firm believer in that statement and it can often be drilled down to town, subdivision, neighborhood, street, house. What makes one house sell and another sit, is it the house, the price the neighborhood the market. The big picture plays a large part in how houses sell and for what price. In looking at the region we live in, namely the Triangle of North Carolina, you will see certain trends occurring that have the same consequences for people selling their homes in Wake Forest, Clayton or Raleigh.   In general what happens in the Triangle real estate market is similar to what happens in many of the towns and... 01/06/2015

Single Family Home for sale in Clayton, NC OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionNeighborhood $209,900 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 2,068 sqftLot: 0.20 acre(s) Location 208 Pearson PlaceClayton, NC 27527USA David H O'Doherty HomeTown Realty Clayton East(919) 6012268irishdavid2011@gmail.comhttp://www.searchclaytonncrealestate.com          Listed by: David O'Doherty Our recent listings Single Family Residential for $209,900 in Clayton, NC3 Bedroom Ranch Home In 55 Plus Style Community Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 01/02/2015

3 Bedroom Ranch Home In 55 Plus Style Community OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescription VideoNeighborhood $330,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 2,471 sqftLot: 0.15 acre(s) Location 3 Bailywick DriveClayton, NC 27527USA David H O'Doherty HomeTown Realty Clayton East(919) 6012268irishdavid2011@gmail.comhttp://www.searchclaytonncrealestate.com          Listed by: David O'Doherty Our recent listings 3 Bedroom Ranch Home In 55 Plus Style Community Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 12/30/2014

We changed up Trunk or Treat Chatham style by decorating our Golf Cart! Flowers Plantation is a beautiful community located in Clayton with quick access to Raleigh & Goldsboro. They continuosly put on community events for the neighborhood and provide a ton of ammenities. Flowers Plantation has been awarded NC Community of the year for 2013 and 2014. Chatham is a Row Home community located in Flowers Plantation boasting Charleston style row homes and offering many coastal features such as outdoor showers, wide porches, palm trees & golf carts. Most of our residents will tell you they feel like they LIVE on VACATION! Come check us out, Open House weekly Thurs -Sunday & visit us on Facebook at  www.ChathamRowHomes.com      10/25/2014

Homes in Ellington Estates Subdivision Clayton NC 27520 Homes for Sale in Ellington Estates Subdivision located in Clayton, NC 27520   Why Do People Live here?  Elington Estates is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that sits conveniently two miles SW of the popular Clayton Rt 70 Shopping District area and two miles west of Downtown Clayton. It's not uncommon to see neighborhood kids playing the streets of this quaint little neighborhood in the suburbs during the summer months and very rarely you might see them building a snowman in the winter months if we have that one time snowfall that is common to this area of North Carolina. Ellington Estates Neighborhood is far enough from the main hustle and bustle of the urban center of Raleigh but close enough for a suburbanite to ... 12/06/2013

Flowers Plantation Home Sales for September 2013 10 homes sold in Flowers Plantation in September 2013 according to the Triangle MLS. The homes ranged in price from $128,000 to $293,150 with an average of $228,662. The price per square foot of the homes sold ranged from a low of $90 to a high of $113 and the average price per square foot of homes sold in Flowers in September 2013 was $100.Different floor plans and styles.Homes sold in Flowers Plantation June 2013There are currently 12 homes pending and 7 homes contingent in Flowers Plantation with 59 homes for sale. The homes for sale in Flowers Plantation in Clayton, NC are a mixture of styles sizes and prices. They can range from a 1500 square foot townhouse to a 5000 square foot executive custom home. They have cottages that remind y... 10/05/2013

Home in Clayton, NC With a Workshop OverviewMapsPhotosDescription Video $245,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 2,430 sqftLot: 0.69 acre(s) Location 364 Greenlyn DriveClayton, NC 27527USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David H O'Doherty HomeTown Realty Clayton East(919) 6012268irishdavid2011@gmail.comhttp://www.searchclaytonncrealestate.com   Listed by: David O'Doherty Our recent listings Home in Clayton, NC With a WorkshopGreat Ranch Plus A Bonus In A Cul De SacLike New Custom Built Home in Tralee,SmithfieldBeautiful Custom Built Home with Gorgeous Pool.3 Bedroom Ranch, Acre Property in Clayton. Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 08/25/2013

I must say I am bursting with excitement over this new community! The builders and developer have a truly impressive vision that will combine classic architecture, innovative upgrades, sustainable products, and a lifestyle like none other! Chatham will be a community where sweet tea (or wine whichever your preference) is shared by neighbors on their front porches. Families spend weekends roasting marshmallows and socializing around community fire-pits. Trips to the store for milk or Starbucks are a fun golf cart ride away (what could be more convenient) Located within walking distance of one of the states most beautiful Swim & Fitness clubs offering fitness, spa, indoor & outdoor swimming, dining & much more.    Featuring custom homes by local builders Grey Heron Construction & South Ho... 08/08/2013

New Homes in Plantation Pointe Subdivision in Clayton   New Phase in Plantation Pointe Subdivision There is a new phase of homes coming to Plantation Pointe Subdivision in Clayton. Royal Oaks a local home builder has signed on to build about 35 new homes on beautiful wooded lots. The homes will be priced from the $220’s up to the $280’s and will range in size from about 2200 square feet to 3500 square feet. There will be 3, 4, and 5 bedroom floor plans available with 2 and 3 bathrooms. There will be homes with all four bedrooms on the second floor along with the laundry room which allows for a large living area and kitchen downstairs a feature families enjoy.           Large Wooded Lots in Clayton Two car garage, loft space, bonus rooms, granite counter tops, tile backsplash these are s... 07/08/2013

Buying A House In Clayton, NC With A Pool Owning your own pool is something nearly everyone has thought about at some point, whether its a picture of some luxurious home retreat that makes you go I’d like my yard to look like that to having kids spend all summer long going “I’m Bored!”. Owning a home in Clayton, NC with a pool can provide hours and hours of enjoyment for families of all ages and can serve multiple generations. Buying a house with a pool in a neighborhood in Clayton,NC with a lot of kids and no community pool can suddenly turn your kids into most popular status. Don’t be surprised if the neighborhood kids show up in bathing suits and towels asking if Johnny can come out and play, when they really mean can we come in and swim. Having A Pool Installed Costs How Much Having... 07/08/2013

Is Building A House Stressful?   Have you dreamed about building your own house? Ask my latest clients who built their home in Clayton who just went through the process and you will get a resounding YES! However it does not have to be, I have had clients who had a builder build their home and they have nothing but praise for the builder and the process. The finished home is nearly always worth the blood, sweat and tears. Communication is paramount as is actually liking the person who will be building your home. There are a couple of major factors to consider before you have a builder build you a home.   Building A Home Requires A Realistic Budget The first is budget, what are your wants and dreams and do they correspond with your budget. I see a lot of people meet with builders with $20... 06/02/2013

We need a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath house...with a finished basement for $240,000  Families  who need a lot of bedrooms and space when they are looking for homes in the Clayton Area of Johnston County,have a couple of options when choosing a neighborhood. Now a five bedroom house with a finished basement is not something you’ll find everyday in Clayton. but they are out there. This five bedroom home at 17 Cameo Court in Chandler’s Ridge in Clayton is listed for $244,700 and the builder is offering $2,000 in closing costs. Here are some of the other features included in this home in Chandler's Ridge.Features in This Home Bonus Room Rec Room Granite Counter-tops Tile Back-splash Stainless Steel Appliances Two Car Garage Corner Lot Two Gas Log Fireplaces Covered Rear Porch Neighborhood Schools f... 04/02/2013

The Listing Agreement On Your House Has Expired And Your House Never Sold. I did some research on the homes in Johnston County whose listing agreements expired on March 1st. 19 homes left the Triangle Multiple Listing Service ranging in price from $70,000 to $449,000.     Only 5 listings had the maximum number of pictures allowed which is 25 One listing had three pictures and another had 4 15 of the 19 listing had price reductions 1 listing had 5 price reductions The longest combined days on market was 531 3 listings had YouTube videos ( but they weren't real videos) None of the listings had their own personal webpage One house was on Elvis Dr in Presley Point Subdivision ( no reason) So why did your house in Glen Laurel, Flowers Plantation, River Dell not sell? Could have been price or... 03/04/2013

Chandler’s Ridge Subdivision In Clayton, NC 27527   Chandler’s Ridge is a great neighborhood in Clayton in the popular 27527 ZIP Code. Homes in Chandlers Ridge range in price from the $170’s up to the $235’s and range in size from about 1500 to 3100 square feet. There are a number of floorplans to choose from, both ranch and two story homes are available. The homes sites are from .20 to .33 acre sized lots and there are basement lots available. The typical finishes include kitchen granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances. There are first floor master bedrooms available and third floor finished available. Three bedroom, four bedroom and five bedroom floor plans are for sale in Chandler’s Ridge in Clayton.     Recent sales in Chandler’s Ridge subdivision ... 03/03/2013

Do Sellers Not Bother to Declutter Their Homes Anymore? Clutter bad I was showing houses in Clayton over the weekend to my client and one house after the next was a shambles! Not just some stuff left out or a few toys scattered around, I’m talking full on... “we do not want to sell our house” It was insane, now when I’m showing houses in Clayton and beyond to my buyers I am not surprised anymore, every day there is something new, baffled yes surprised no.I can tell when the sellers are trying and especially with young people its hard, sometimes I will show a house and they couldn't’ get it ready in time, I understand that, but a sink full of dishes, every single closet and storage area (including the basement) was jam packed with stuff, half finished projects on a work table...why’d ya ... 02/18/2013

What Neighborhoods In Clayton Have Community Pools?This is a great question as we approach the warmer weather and it won’t be long before the pools are gearing up for Summer. I was showing homes in Clayton yesterday to an out of town client who has two boys and having a pool in the neighborhood is a big deal to her.There are plenty of pools you can join in Clayton but there is the hassle of loading up the car, unloading the car, going to the pool and then loading up the car and filling it with wet, sunscreen covered kids.So having a pool in a Clayton,NC neighborhood, especially one you can walk to is really important to a lot of families, summers are long and you have to have somewhere safe to send the kids. What kind of pool is important, saltwater,and what are the amenities, slide, la... 02/17/2013

Something's Happening In Johnston County And Clayton's 27527 ZIP Code.There are some interesting facts about Clayton, NC and Johnston County that have come to light in recent days although they won’t come as any surprise to folks who have lived in Clayton and the immediate area for the last number of years.First off an interesting fact about Johnston County that was published in the Triangle Business Journal that shows that Johnston County leads the Triangle in economic growth. The results stem from Total Personal Income growth rate as a percentage from 1986 to 2011, Johnston County’s growth rate increased 523.73% which places it at number 37 in the country.Johnston County is bordered to the west by Wake County which is home to Raleigh the state capital and this fact, plus the proximity... 02/04/2013

Polar Plunge At Zaxby's In Clayton, NC To Benefit The Special Olympics. Just in time, the weather in Clayton,NC has turned Polar-Like for the brave souls who will be flinging themselves into a swimming pool of cold water in the parking lot of the Zaxby’s Restaurant on Hwy 70 in Clayton. I’ll bet there are a few who thought they would only have to endure the normally mild North Carolina weather of maybe 55 or 60 degrees, but Mother Nature has a treat in store! The Polar Plunge is a big fund raising opportunity for the NC Special Olympics and they do it in lakes, pools, water parks, the ocean, but for those without a large body of water they set up a large portable swimming pool full of icy water.The plunge is on Saturday January 26th 2013 from 12-3 and my fellow Realtor Lisa Sacca’s daug... 01/24/2013