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$499,900

25 Watermelon Drive, Franklinton, NC 27525
Franklinton, NC 27525
Listed by Hanan Wail Jaber · Adams Homes Realty- NC Inc
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2026

About this home

Home is move-in ready! $20k Flex Cash and always closing costs (except prepaids) with use of preferred lender! Welcome to this stunning 5-Bedroom, 3.5-Bathroom home nestled on a spacious .71-acre lot in the private community of Ellington Estates. Offering an exceptional blend of luxury and comfort, this home features soaring two-story ceilings in the living room, creating an open and airy atmosphere. The first-floor primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a tray ceiling and a beautifully designed en-suite bathroom. The formal dining room impresses with a sophisticated coffered ceiling and elegant chair rail shadow box trim, perfect for hosting gatherings. A cozy breakfast area off the kitchen provides a sunny spot for casual meals, while the oversized 5th bedroom upstairs offers endless possibilities for entertainment or relaxation. Outside, enjoy a large 16x14 covered patio that overlooks the expansive backyard--ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. With meticulous attention to detail and high-end finishes throughout, this home offers both style and functionality in a serene, private setting. $1,000 Builder deposit due at contract signing. Buyer must use seller closing attorney. Builder incentives available! Please confirm school assignment if important.

Highlights

FireplaceNew construction

Property details

MLS #
10121478
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Ellington Estates
Status
Active
Days on market
244
On market date
February 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.71 acres
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Louisburg Elementary
3.96 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
446
Student:teacher ratio
13.9:1
District
Franklin County Schools
Middle
Terrell Lane Middle
6.02 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
406
Student:teacher ratio
15.6:1
District
Franklin County Schools
High
Franklin County Early College
3.01 mi away · Grades 9-13
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
190
Student:teacher ratio
27.1:1
District
Franklin County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Franklinton'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).

16
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 244 days -- 111 more days than Franklinton's current average of 133 days.
For reference, the median list price across 138 active listings in Franklinton right now is $375,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,160/mo
$99,980 down
$399,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,594
Property tax (est.)$417
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 30 days ago.

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.