Carolina Overlook Real Estate

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

Carolina Overlook is characterized by its beautifully designed homes, which feature a variety of architectural styles to suit diverse tastes. Whether you’re seeking a cozy single-family residence or a spacious two-story home, you’ll find a range of options that cater to your lifestyle. The lush landscaping and tree-lined streets create a serene atmosphere that invites you to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature right at your doorstep.

One of the highlights of living in Carolina Overlook is its prime location. Residents can easily access the charming downtown area of Clayton, where you’ll discover a delightful array of shops, restaurants, and local events that foster a sense of community. Enjoy weekends at nearby parks, or take a leisurely stroll along the Neuse River, which offers scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Families will appreciate the top-rated schools in the area, ensuring that children receive a quality education while growing up in a nurturing environment. With convenient access to major highways, commuting to Raleigh or surrounding areas is a breeze.

In Carolina Overlook, you’re not just buying a home; you’re investing in a lifestyle marked by comfort, community, and convenience. Discover your dream home in this captivating subdivision and experience the charm of Clayton, NC for yourself!

Newest Listings in Carolina Overlook

$404,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10190270 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Why wait for new construction when this beautifully maintained home in Carolina Overlook looks and feels practically brand new? Meticulously cared for and truly move-in ready, this home offers easy one-level living in one of Clayton's premier 55+ active-adult communities. The real standout may be out back. The home backs to a community walking trail, creating a wonderful setting to enjoy from the screened porch and adjoining patio. Whether it's morning coffee, an afternoon with a book or dinner outside, this is an outdoor space you'll actually want to use. Inside, the bright, open layout is equally inviting and shows exceptionally well. Carolina Overlook offers an impressive amenity package centered around the 20,000-square-foot Lakeview Manor clubhouse, with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and yoga spaces, pickleball, bocce, gathering areas and more. And when you want to venture out, Downtown Clayton—with its restaurants, shops, coffee, breweries and entertainment—is just approximately 3 miles away. Low-maintenance living, an exceptional community and a beautiful home with one of its best features waiting just outside the back door. Up to $3000 closing costs with preferred lender.

28 N Brookhollow Way, Clayton

$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

$842,500

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

$535,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10172258 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover exceptional privacy and nearly new, low-maintenance living at 90 Shadowbrook Trail in Carolina Overlook, one of Clayton's premier 55+ active-adult communities. Built in 2024, this upgraded Compass floor plan offers 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths and 1,925 sq.ft. with the spaces buyers want conveniently located on the main level. The open-concept interior is filled with natural light and features wood flooring, smooth ceilings and beautiful upgraded finishes. At the heart of the home, the spacious eat-in Kitchen showcases quartz countertops, a large center island, breakfast bar, abundant cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, including the refrigerator. The Kitchen flows seamlessly into the Dining and Living areas, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to the screened porch and patio overlooking peaceful private woods, a rare setting that provides a relaxing sense of seclusion. The Main level includes the Primary Suite with a walk-in closet, double vanity, separate shower and walk-in shower, plus a second Bedroom, Full Bath, private Office and Laundry Room. Upstairs, a spacious Loft/Bonus Room, third Bedroom and Full Bath create the perfect private retreat for guests, hobbies or media space. Additional highlights include window coverings, washer/dryer, a walk-in attic and an attached two-car garage with a desirable four-foot extension for added storage and flexibility. Carolina Overlook offers an amenity-rich lifestyle with indoor and outdoor pools, clubhouse, fitness and yoga facilities, pickleball, tennis, bocce, pottery, walking trails, social activities and access to the Neuse River Trail. Convenient to shopping, dining, healthcare and Raleigh. Enjoy privacy, thoughtful upgrades and resort-style living without waiting for new construction.

90 Shadowbrook Trl, Clayton

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