Carolina Overlook Homes with Johnston - Cooper Academy Elementary School

Welcome to Carolina Overlook, a charming subdivision nestled in the heart of Clayton, North Carolina, within the picturesque Johnston County. This vibrant community offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and convenient access to city amenities, making it an ideal choice for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Carolina Overlook is characterized by its beautifully designed homes that showcase a variety of architectural styles, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. With spacious layouts, modern finishes, and inviting outdoor spaces, these homes are perfect for creating lasting memories with loved ones. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, with friendly neighbors and well-maintained common areas that encourage outdoor activities and social gatherings.

One of the standout features of Carolina Overlook is its proximity to Johnston - Cooper Academy Elementary School, which is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a nurturing environment for young learners. Parents will appreciate the convenience of having quality education just a stone's throw away, making morning routines a breeze and allowing for more family time in the evenings.

In addition to its family-friendly atmosphere, Carolina Overlook is strategically located near shopping, dining, and recreational options. Whether you’re looking to explore local parks, enjoy a day of shopping, or savor a meal at one of the nearby restaurants, everything you need is just minutes away.

Discover the charm of Carolina Overlook and experience the perfect blend of comfort, community, and convenience in Clayton, NC. Your dream home awaits!

Newest Carolina Overlook Homes with Johnston - Cooper Academy Elementary School

$399,500

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10186784 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Private lot backing to protected green space in Carolina Overlook 55+ community. Welcome to Carolina Overlook, a premier 55+ community in Clayton, NC, offering low maintenance living just minutes from Raleigh and set on one of the most desirable homesites in the neighborhood. This home offers a rare sense of privacy, backing to protected green space that will not be built on, with a walking trail just beyond. With open space to one side and the neighborhood dog park nearby, it lives larger than most and creates a peaceful, tucked away feel that is hard to find. Inside, the open floor plan is filled with natural light and finished with durable LVP flooring throughout for a clean and modern look. The kitchen anchors the home with a gas oven, expansive island, abundant storage, and soft close cabinetry, designed for both everyday living and easy entertaining. A flexible front room offers the perfect space for a home office, reading room, or hobbies. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a spacious walk in closet and a well appointed bath with dual vanities and a floor to ceiling tiled shower with built in bench seating. Step outside to the screened in porch, a standout feature for enjoying North Carolina weather year round while taking in the private and natural backdrop. Carolina Overlook is known for its vibrant and amenity rich lifestyle, offering a clubhouse, fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub, resort style outdoor pool, pickleball and bocce courts, walking trails, a scenic lake, and dedicated spaces to gather and connect, including a nearby dog park. Located just minutes from downtown Clayton and convenient to Raleigh and major highways, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy, community, and low maintenance living, feeling like new and ready to enjoy from day one.

54 N Brookhollow Way, Clayton

$354,990

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10181500 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

**ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY 55+** "Stunning Colton Twin Villa Floorplan! Enjoy open-concept living in this beautifully designed home featuring LVP flooring, tile in the bathrooms and laundry. Life proof designer carpet by Shaw with 8 pound pad in Bedrooms. This warm neutral designer kitchen has quartz counter tops and totally on trend. Spacious owners suite. Screen porch and patio for relaxing outdoors. Includes cable, internet, and lawn maintenance. The brand-new Lakeview Manor Clubhouse is now open, offering indoor & outdoor pools, a fitness center, and social spaces! Visit our sales center today to learn more!"

88 Omaha Way, Clayton

$399,990

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10181490 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

"This Alpine floor plan combines luxury and comfort, featuring an open floor plan designed for modern living. Inside, you'll find an abundance of upgrades throughout, from high-end finishes to thoughtful design touches. The spacious living areas are perfect for both entertaining and everyday living, with a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and great room. The kitchen is equipped with upgraded quaertz countertops, stainelss steel appliances, and large pantry, ideal for culinary enthusiasts. Large windows allow natural light to flood the space, creating a bright, inviting atmosphere. Home also includes attic storage. Come start living the good life in this 55+ community with abundant amenities and clubs while we take care of the lawn maintenance. "

173 Churchill Way, Clayton

$499,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10181462 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

RESORT STYLE LIVING! Life in Carolina Overlook, a premier 55+ Del Webb community, is UPSCALE, FUN & EASY! Your new home, the popular Palmary plan is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath stunning RANCH home with flex room offering a wide-open floor plan with 1888 sqft of curated living space. This upgraded home outshines new construction with ceiling beams in the Family & Dining Areas; Arched doorways; LVP flooring in the main living areas; Plantation shutters; customized primary closet not to mention all the gorgeous custom accents, to include: Antique pantry & flex room doors from France, painted vent hood, a huge "hydrangea" Pantry, a "daisy" Laundry Room, designer fixtures & more! From the Chef's Kitchen with fabulous island to the Primary Retreat with Spa Bath, to the Flex Room that offers endless possibilities, you will love spending time enjoying life inside your home. Step onto the large Screen Porch & enjoy the gorgeous view where you can sit and relax with your morning coffee or favorite evening beverage! The best part? The HOA maintains the landscaping so you have time to experience everything the 5-star Amenity Center has to offer...Lounge by the pool, workout at the gym, play pickleball, take a cooking class, join one of the many social clubs, make new friends! Location is ideal with proximity to vibrant downtown Clayton, 25 minutes to Raleigh & 35 minutes to RDU. You simply can't replicate everything this home offers with the cost of new construction today! Come take a peek!

484 Steeplechase Blvd, Clayton

$429,990

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10180986 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

"Stunning Hallmark Floorplan! Enjoy open-concept living in this beautifully designed home featuring LVP flooring, tile in the bathrooms and laundry. Life proof designer carpet by Shaw with 8 pound pad in Bedrooms. This warm neutral designer kitchen has quartz counter tops and totally on trend. Spacious owners suite. Screen porch and patio for relaxing outdoors. Includes cable, internet, and lawn maintenance. The brand-new Lakeview Manor Clubhouse is now open, offering indoor & outdoor pools, a fitness center, and social spaces! Visit our sales center today to learn more!"

199 Churchill Way, Clayton

$433,990

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10180472 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Brand new home that is under construction. The gathering room will give you the space you need for relaxing. Cook in your kitchen while entertaining your guest. Enjoy the mornings on your screened in porch. Design upgrades galore! Don't miss out on the this beautiful home. Cable, internet, and Lawn maintenance included along with the fabulous 20,000 sq ft clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools!

925 Steeplechase Blvd, Clayton

$850,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10179553 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Experience elevated 55+ living in Carolina Overlook, a premier active adult community in the thriving town of Clayton. This exceptional Stellar floor plan, Del Webb's most desirable, top tiered design, features over 2,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with 2 spacious en suite bedrooms, a versatile flex room/ 3rd bedroom or office space, 2.5 bathrooms and an oversized 2.5-car garage. Best of all, this home is completely move-in ready. Rather than waiting 4 to 6 months to build, you can begin enjoying the lifestyle immediately! This home showcases more than $200,000 in upgrades and enhancements and is perfectly positioned on a premium, private rear homesite overlooking a tranquil pond and nature preserve, offering beautiful views and exceptional privacy that are increasingly difficult to find. An upgraded front elevation, beautiful details, and professionally designed landscaping create an elegant first impression. Inside, every space reflects quality craftsmanship and timeless style with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, upgraded designer paint, crown molding, and impressive 7-inch baseboards. The gourmet kitchen is designed to impress with quartz countertops, a wall oven, a gas cooktop, premium KitchenAid appliances, an LG refrigerator, and custom wood shelving in both the pantry (and every closet throughout). The open-concept gathering room is equally inviting, featuring tray ceilings, a gas fireplace, and generous space for entertaining family and friends. Retreat to the luxurious owner's suite featuring tray ceilings, a professionally designed custom closet system, and a spa-inspired bath with upgraded tile on both the floors and walls, a fully tiled walk-in shower with bench seating, and enhanced plumbing fixtures. The secondary en suite provides exceptional comfort and privacy for overnight guests, while every bathroom has been beautifully finished with designer tile selections and upscale fixtures. Luxury continues with plantation shutters throughout, a built in mud bench, upgraded hardware, a utility sink in the laundry room, washer and dryer with pedestals, a smart home package complete with a Ring doorbell and a tankless, instant heat water heater. The finished garage is just as impressive, offering painted walls, baseboards, upgraded lighting, additional electrical outlets, an enhanced garage door opener, and a fully insulated garage door for year-round comfort and functionality. Double sliding glass doors open to a screened porch and extended patio with a retractable awning overlooking a peaceful, private backyard—creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the quiet surroundings. Epoxy-coated finishes on the front porch, garage, and patio add both durability and a polished, custom look. Living in Carolina Overlook means embracing a true resort lifestyle. The monthly HOA includes lawn maintenance and cable service, giving you more time to enjoy everything this exceptional community has to offer instead of spending weekends mowing the lawn! Cruise the neighborhood by golf cart, meet friends at the spectacular clubhouse, relax by the indoor or outdoor pools, stay active in the state-of-the-art fitness center, enjoy scenic walking trails and the beautiful lake, or take advantage of the vibrant calendar of clubs, activities, and social events that make this community so special. All of this is far more than a beautiful home-it's a lifestyle centered around luxury, convenience and connection. With an exceptional floor plan, extensive upgrades, premium private homesite, immediate move-in availability, and a value that would be nearly impossible to recreate today at this price, this is truly a rare opportunity to own one of Carolina Overlook's finest homes! All of this and it's close to downtown and all that Clayton has to offer too. Don't delay, schedule your private tour today!

15 Whirlaway St, Clayton

$409,990

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10178095 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Brand new home that is under construction. The gathering room will give you the space you need for relaxing. Cook in your kitchen while entertaining your guest. Enjoy the mornings in your screened in porch. Design upgrades galore! Don't miss out on the this beautiful home. Cable, internet, and Lawn maintenance included along with the fabulous 20,000 sq ft clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools!

941 Steeplechase Blvd, Clayton

$359,990

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10177838 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

''Stunning Home with Great Cranbrook Floorplan! Enjoy open-concept living in this beautifully designed home featuring LVP flooring in the entry, kitchen, and dining areas, plus tile in the baths and laundry. The upgraded kitchen boasts an oversized island--perfect for cooking and entertaining. Includes cable, internet, and lawn maintenance. The brand-new Lakeview Manor Clubhouse is now open, offering indoor & outdoor pools, a fitness center, and social spaces! Visit our sales center today to learn more!''

85 Omaha Way, Clayton

$356,990

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10177821 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

93 Omaha Way, Clayton

$995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10169595 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Rare. Waterfront. And it can never be built again. This is the only expanded floor plan of this size in Carolina Overlook sitting on a lake view lot and once it sells this combination is gone forever. No home like this will ever be built here again. Over 3,200 heated square feet. Four bedrooms. Four full baths. One of the largest homes in the community. Main-level living at its finest with a stunning owner's retreat overlooking the water plus an exceptional second-floor guest retreat that gives everyone their own space, comfort and privacy. Nearly $175K in upgrades throughout. Watch stunning lake sunsets every evening from your private screened porch. Wake up to peaceful water views every single morning. Step outside and the 20,000+ sq. ft. Del Webb amenity center is already complete and just steps away. No construction delays. No waiting. The lifestyle is already here. The view is the difference. Some things can't be built twice. Seller offering $10,000 toward rate buydown or closing costs with an acceptable offer. Come see it.

185 Whirlaway St, Clayton

$659,990

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10157756 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the amenity rich, 55+ community of Carolina Overlook! This thoughtfully designed residence offers both comfort and privacy, with the owner's suite and guest suite ideally positioned on opposite sides of a spacious great room--perfect for hosting visitors while maintaining your own spacious retreat. The home features a well-appointed kitchen complete with a large center island and walk-in pantry, ideal for storage and organization. A versatile first-floor flex space provides endless possibilities--whether you need a home office, hobby room, or additional sitting area. This home features custom built-in storage in every closet--maximizing space and keeping everything beautifully organized. From spacious walk-ins to secondary closets, each area has been upgraded with tailored shelving and storage solutions, providing convenience and a polished, high-end feel throughout. Enjoy the ease of having a place for everything, making everyday living both efficient and clutter-free. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining on the screened patio overlooking a very private backyard, offering a peaceful outdoor escape. This home truly stands out with its meticulous upkeep and numerous upgrades throughout. As part of the Carolina Overlook community, you'll enjoy low-maintenance living with HOA fees that include cable, internet, and lawn care. Residents also have access to an impressive 20,000 sq ft clubhouse featuring both indoor and outdoor pools, along with a variety of amenities, fitness and social opportunities. Enjoy an active and connected lifestyle in this vibrant community designed with outdoor living in mind. Residents can take advantage of miles of sidewalks throughout the neighborhood--perfect for daily walks, jogging, or biking. Spend time by the scenic lake, where a dedicated walking trail offers a peaceful setting to stay active and unwind. Plus, with direct access to the greenway, you'll have even more opportunities to explore nature, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors right from your doorstep. This community makes it easy to stay active, social, and connected every day. Don't miss your chance to enjoy easy, active living in one of the area's most sought-after 55+ communities!

508 Steeplechase Blvd, Clayton

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