This home offers 3,414 sq ft of beautifully finished space—2,766 sq ft in the main home PLUS 648 sq ft of fully finished, heated/cooled space with a full bath above the custom-built detached garage. Welcome to your dream retreat in the sought-after Wellesley community! This stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers elegant living throughout and a backyard oasis with an in-ground pool, fire pit, covered patio, shed, and fully fenced yard. Enjoy tranquil views as the property backs up to a fully stocked pond, scenic walking trails, and beautiful green space. Inside, the main floor boasts hardwoods throughout, a formal dining room with coffered ceilings, a butler's pantry, and a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, gas cooktop, and built-in appliances. The spacious family room overlooks the lush backyard, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining. Upstairs, the luxurious owner's suite features a sitting area, spa-like bath, and a massive walk-in closet with direct access to the laundry room. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper level. The custom-built detached garage suite adds another 648 sq ft of heated and cooled finished space with its own private bathroom, wet bar, and fridge—perfect for an in-law suite, private guest retreat, game/media room, or home office. Community amenities include a pool, clubhouse, pickleball courts, playground, and a stocked fishing pond. With over 3,400 sq ft of total finished space, this home offers unmatched versatility and value—don't miss it!
Sold for $675,000
$675,000
79 E Wellesley Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
4beds
2,766sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2018
0.45 Acres Lot
$673,500 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$2,915 Estimated rent
Home value
$673,500
$633,000 - $721,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alice Harris 919-795-5349,
Harris Realty & Land, LLC
Bought with:
Leonard Beaudry, 329923
ADCOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10109446
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Room Over Garage, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,766
- Total interior livable area: 2,766 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,766
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Rain Gutters, Smart Light(s)
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Fenced, Other
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 163600903066
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Asphalt, Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Wellesley
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Picnic Area, Playground, Pond Year Round, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: $135 monthly
Location
- Region: Clayton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $619,240
- Annual tax amount: $3,753
- Date on market: 7/18/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Sold | $675,000+0%$244/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10109446 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Pending sale | $674,900$244/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10109446 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $674,900+77.8%$244/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10109446 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2019 | Sold | $379,500$137/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2240605 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,932 +16.7% | $619,240 +48.9% |
| 2024 | $3,368 +3.5% | $415,850 |
| 2023 | $3,254 -4.9% | $415,850 |
| 2022 | $3,420 +2.7% | $415,850 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $3,329 +18.2% | $404,770 +19.7% |
| 2020 | $2,816 +47% | $338,280 +47% |
| 2019 | $1,916 | $230,150 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27520
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cleveland ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Cleveland MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Cleveland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnston - Cleveland
- Middle: Johnston - Cleveland
- High: Johnston - Cleveland
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Johnston County
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- 27520
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