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About this home
**New! New! New!** This incredible double waterfront estate offers over 2 acres of beautifully maintained grounds with extensive updates!! From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the impressive wraparound front porch, stunning curb appeal, and picturesque waterfront setting. Recent updates include a new water heater (2026), fresh interior and exterior paint, newly recoated hardwood floors, brand-new screened porches, and a new roof (2025) allowing you to move in with confidence and enjoy every detail. Inside, a welcoming foyer opens to elegant formal living and dining spaces, while the expansive family room is filled with natural light from oversized windows that showcase the home's beautiful surroundings. The spacious kitchen offers an inviting eat-in area, making it the perfect place to gather with family and friends. The thoughtfully designed main level features three generously sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a conveniently located laundry room. Upstairs, you'll find a fully finished bonus room complete with a full bath and walk-in closet, offering endless possibilities as a guest suite, recreation room, or private retreat. Abundant walk-in attic space provides incredible storage or the opportunity for future expansion. Step outside and discover your own private oasis. The fenced backyard features a screened porch, covered deck, mature landscaping, and peaceful waterfront views, creating the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature. Adding even more versatility is the detached building, complete with a spacious room, full bathroom, rocking chair front porch, side porch, and screened back porch. Whether you're looking for a home office, guest quarters, studio, or space for a small business, this detached retreat offers endless possibilities. Combining luxurious living, extensive updates, exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces, and a rare double waterfront lot, this one-of-a-kind property truly has it all. Schedule your private tour today and experience everything this remarkable home has to offer.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2002
- Lot
- 2.15 acres
- Waterfront
- Boat Ramp
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $200 / annually
- County
- Johnston
- Price per sq ft
- $238
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space
- Listed
- Sep 19, 2026
- MLS #
- 100604738
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Entrance Foyer
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Built-in Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Carpet
- Tile
- Hardwood
- Other
- Built-In Microwave
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Pond on Lot
- Wooded
- Boat Ramp
- Landscaped
- Pond
- Water
Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Attached
- Concrete
- Garage Door Opener
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 279 Brady Drive
Hwy 42. Turn left on Brady. Home is on the left.
Schools
- Elementary
- Cleveland Elementary School
- Middle
- Clayton
- High
- Cleveland
As listed in the MLS. School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Kaspurr Drive, Garner | Aug 10, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,950 | $454,000 | $154 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 279 Brady Drive
279 Brady Drive is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 3,276 square feet, built in 2002, on 2.15 acres, Clayton, Johnston County, NC 27520.
At $780,000, it's 117% above the median asking price ($359,800) of the 20 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Clayton today.
That's about $238 per square foot, compared with a Clayton median asking price of $175 per square foot.
Across ZIP 27520, 68 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $326,250.
It has been on the market for 46 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 279 Brady Drive
How much is 279 Brady Drive?
279 Brady Drive is listed at $780,000 (about $238 per square foot) as of November 4, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 279 Brady Drive have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 3,276 square feet.
How long has 279 Brady Drive been on the market?
46 days.
Does 279 Brady Drive have an HOA fee?
Yes: $200 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 279 Brady Drive built?
2002.
Who is the listing broker for 279 Brady Drive?
HTR Southern Properties (MLS #100604738). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 279 Brady Drive?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.