$769,500
About this home
Luxury, comfort, and exceptional craftsmanship come together in this stunning home located in Portofino, one of Johnston County's premier gated equestrian communities. Perfectly situated on a beautifully landscaped one-acre lot, this impressive home offers the flexibility of five bedrooms (4-bedroom septic permit) and 3.5 bathrooms. Thoughtfully enhanced with approximately $100,000 in upgrades, it delivers luxury, comfort, and a truly move-in-ready lifestyle. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated gourmet kitchen featuring elegant Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and backsplash, premium Thermador double ovens, a six-burner gas cooktop, built-in microwave drawer, Bosch dishwasher, and LG French door refrigerator—designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Extend your living outdoors through the screened-in porch, which leads seamlessly to an inviting outdoor patio featuring beautiful pavers and a fire pit—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the peaceful one-acre setting. The fenced backyard provides plenty of space for recreation, pets, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. A professionally installed 18-zone irrigation system with Hydrawise smart Wi-Fi irrigation control keeps the lawn and landscaping looking their best with ease. Additional features include an integrated Arlo, SimpliSafe, and Ring security system. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including two swimming pools, a clubhouse, a scenic pond, and over seven miles of picturesque nature trails. This one-of-a-kind gated equestrian community offers a tranquil setting while remaining conveniently close to downtown Clayton, Raleigh, and surrounding areas. Offering luxury finishes, extensive upgrades, exceptional outdoor living, and an unparalleled lifestyle, this is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10182067
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Portofino
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 96
- On market date
- July 23, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.96 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.