$730,000
OPEN WED 12PM - 2PM

1304 Essex Skipper Way Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Estimated payment $4,806/month

Total Views 739
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,189 Sq Ft
$333 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • High Ceiling
  • Indoor Pool
  • Wooded Lot
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

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, .35-acre, 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 poolsTennis, pickleball, & bocce ball courtsFitness center & aerobics studioVarsity room & multipurpose roomsCommunity kitchen & caféCommunity gardens, pocket parks, & dog parkA 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.

Listing Agent

Anna Powell

EXP Realty LLC License #290926

EXP Realty LLC

Co-Listing Agent

Megan Bidwell

EXP Realty LLC License #328928

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,434

Year Built

  • Built in 2022

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $266 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,189 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Visitor Bathroom
  • Accessible Common Area
  • Central Living Area
  • Accessible Entrance

Outdoor Features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • South Lakes Elementary School
  • Fuquay Varina Middle School
  • Willow Spring High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0666600010

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, internet, ground maintenance
  • Carolina Gardens By Del Webb Association, Phone Number (919) 588-3112
  • Carolina Gardens By Del Webb Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Exercise Course
  • Community Pool
  • Dog Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,434

Year Built

Built in 2022

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$266 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2022
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Internet, Maintenance Grounds
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 75067
  • Co List Office Phone: 888-584-9431
  • Subdivision Name: Carolina Gardens by Del Webb
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2189.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 919-588-3112
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Screen: Yes
  • Water Source Community Water: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Monthly Association Fees2: 266.0
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2189.0
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 15246.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Fireplace Screen, Gas, Gas Log, Glass Doors
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Community Features:Pool2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Quartz Counters: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas4: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Community Features:Fitness Center2: Yes
  • Community Features:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Community Features:Clubhouse2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • InteriorFeatures:Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Glass Doors: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Acres: 0.35
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Entrance: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Full Bath: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Central Living Area: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Common Area: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Visitor Bathroom: Yes
  • Window Features:ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Community Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 266.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Carolina Gardens by Del Webb
  • Phone: 919-588-3112
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Carolina Gardens by Del Webb
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Cable TV2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Dog Park: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Maintenance Grounds: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Landscaping: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Recreation Facilities: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Recreation Room: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Indoor Pool: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Exercise Course: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 266.0
  • Association Fee Includes:Internet: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Willow Spring
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Fuquay Varina

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0666600010
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5434.35
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 167

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - South Lakes

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,434 $621,268 $100,000 $521,268
2023 $4,212 $376,943 $70,000 $306,943
2022 $731 $70,000 $70,000 $0
2021 $0 $70,000 $70,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $730,000 +20.7% $333 / Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $604,890 -- --
02/07/2023 02/07/23 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2023 02/07/23 For Sale $604,890 0.0% $278 / Sq Ft
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Sold $604,890 -- $278 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $605,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10097900

Doorify MLS

APN: 0666.04-60-0010-000