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$749,600

1221 Willow Creek Drive
Newton, NC 28658
Listed by Debby Bullock-Benfield · Weichert, Realtors - Team Metro
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,939 sqft
Year built
2003

About this home

From the moment you step inside, this exceptional home makes an impression—where timeless architectural details, refined finishes, and beautifully designed spaces come together to create a home that feels both sophisticated and inviting. The gracious keeping room welcomes you with a striking coffered ceiling and fresh, updated finishes, while the formal dining room, accented by an elegant tray ceiling and stylish new lighting, provides the perfect setting for intimate dinners or memorable celebrations. At the heart of the home, the beautifully appointed kitchen effortlessly combines style and function. Gleaming quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, expansive prep space, and a gas range create a space equally suited for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The dramatic two-story great room is truly the centerpiece of the home. A soaring wall of windows fills the space with natural light, while the fireplace creates a warm focal point and beautifully refinished hardwood floors add richness and character throughout the main level. The expansive owner’s suite offers a private sanctuary with room for substantial furnishings and a spa-inspired bath designed for relaxation. Enjoy a jetted soaking tub, spacious walk-in shower, dual vanities, exceptional storage, and even a cleverly concealed closet—one of the home's unexpected touches. Generously sized secondary bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned on the same level and feature ample closet space. The finished lower level takes versatility to another level, offering an impressive recreation and entertaining area, kitchenette, and deluxe full bath with walk-in shower. Whether envisioned as a private guest retreat, multi-generational living quarters, game-day destination, or an incredible space for entertaining, the possibilities are exceptional. Outdoor living is just as inviting. Gather around the built-in firepit on the beautiful paver patio, entertain friends beneath the stars, or simply enjoy a quiet evening at home. With impressive architectural details, abundant natural light, beautifully updated finishes, and multiple spaces designed for gathering, relaxing, and entertaining, this home offers more than exceptional square footage—it offers a lifestyle. Sophisticated without sacrificing comfort and spacious without losing its sense of warmth, this is a home that truly deserves to be experienced in person.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4419040
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Fairway Farms
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
August 27, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Startown Elementary
0.79 mi away · Grades -1-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
525
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Catawba County Schools
Middle
Maiden Middle School
5.76 mi away · Grades 7-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
451
Student:teacher ratio
16.7:1
District
Catawba County Schools
High
Challenger Early College High
3.54 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
344
Student:teacher ratio
26.5:1
District
Catawba County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Newton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

22
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Newton, from live MLS data.

On the market 2 days -- 70 fewer days than Newton's current average of 72 days.
For reference, the median list price across 190 active listings in Newton right now is $307,090.

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$149,920 down
$599,680 loan
Principal & interest$3,890
Property tax (est.)$625
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 29, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.