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- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,245 sqft
- Year built
- 2026
Highlights
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- On market
- 0 days
- Fireplace
- New construction
About this home
Welcome to the Village at Frances Estates, a boutique 55+ community within walking distance of Main Street in Locust, NC. Large covered front porches with porch swings and gas lanterns face a landscaped courtyard, where neighbors can meet for a walk, sit by the circular fountain or gather under the pavilion. The shared space features a walking path, open green space and a pavilion with a fireplace, two built in grills and plenty of seating. Inside, the open floor plan centers on a vaulted great room with a fireplace and designer lighting. The kitchen features a quartz countertop island, a gas range with a custom hood, ceiling height custom cabinetry and designer finishes. The primary suite features a statement chandelier, a wallpapered accent wall and a walk in closet. The bath includes a skylight and a zero entry walk in shower. A second bedroom and full bath round out the main home. The detached two car garage connects to an air conditioned flex space with a full bath, ideal for overnight guests, a home office or a bonus room. A small fenced yard adds a private outdoor space alongside the covered front porch. For directions to the neighborhood, search 125 Vella Dr, Locust, NC. The new street does not appear on most map apps.
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4442536
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Frances Estates
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- November 13, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
Get directions →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.
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
- District
- Stanly County Schools
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
- District
- Stanly County Schools
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student:teacher ratio
- 22.3:1
- District
- Stanly County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Locust'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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Locust, from live MLS data.
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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.







