$425,000
About this home
Welcome to 137 Balsam Lane, located in the Cottages at Evergreen within Flowers Plantation in Clayton! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,036 square feet of easy, low-maintenance living with HOA-included yard care. Experience the ease of low maintenance living in the gated Cottages at Evergreen at Flowers Plantation, a vibrant active adult community designed for enjoying life, not maintaining a home. With lawn care included through the HOA, beautifully kept common areas, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, you'll have more time to do what you enjoy. Thoughtfully designed for comfortable one level living, this beautifully maintained home features an open concept layout filled with natural light, elegant trim work, hardwood style flooring, and a spacious family room with a tray ceiling and cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen is both stylish and functional with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large center island, and abundant cabinetry — perfect for everyday living or entertaining family and friends. The private owner's suite offers a tray ceiling, custom walk in closet, and a spacious bath with dual granite vanities, while a secondary bedroom and full bath provide comfortable accommodations for guests or the flexibility of a home office. A bright sunroom extends into a temperature controlled four seasons room with custom shades, creating an inviting space to relax year round. Ideally situated across from the neighborhood fire pit and gathering area, this home also places you in the heart of Evergreen's friendly and active community. Beyond the front door, you'll appreciate being just minutes from the renowned Flowers Plantation YMCA — a true centerpiece of the area offering indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball, state of the art fitness facilities, walking trails, wellness programs, and a full calendar of classes and social activities. Combined with nearby shopping, dining, medical offices, and everyday conveniences, this location offers an exceptional lifestyle that's hard to match. Washer, dryer, refrigerator, and a transferable termite bond all convey for added peace of mind.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10157946
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Flowers Plantation
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 202
- On market date
- April 7, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Lot size
- 0.15 acres
Location
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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
- 935
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
- District
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
- District
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
- District
- Johnston County Public Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Clayton'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
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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.