1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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Office/Study - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
Office/Study - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
Office/Study - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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Primary Suite - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
Primary Suite - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
Primary Suite - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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Primary Bath - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
Primary Bath - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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Primary Closet - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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Guest with ensuite - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
Guest with ensuite - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
Guest with ensuite - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
Guest with ensuite - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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Guest Bedroom - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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Guest Bath - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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Flex Room - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
1421 Jenks Carpenter - 1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519, Cary
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$1,535,000

1421 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, NC 27519
Cary, NC 27519
Listed by Van Starling · Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys INTE
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
N/A
Year built
1974

About this home

Rarely do privacy, acreage, and convenience come together like this. Set on 3.28 private acres just outside Cary town limits, this updated mid-century-modern-inspired ranch offers true one-level living, a saltwater pool, a four-car garage, and exceptional flexibility; all with no HOA and county taxes only. Freshly painted and move-in ready, this home features vaulted ceilings with bamboo flooring and expansive windows throughout. The spacious kitchen offers a large main island with a second island that provides seating and divides the family room space in this open concept. Premium appliances and built- in Kenmore Elite separate refrigerator and freezer provide all that a chef would need. Three bedrooms, consistent with the septic permit, include an elegant primary suite, complemented by a dedicated office and two additional bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite bathroom. The flex room could serve as an additional room for guests, or an additional home office or study if needed. The primary suite features dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, a substantial custom closet with custom built-in organizational shelving, and a renovated bath with heated tile floors, a soaking tub, and an oversized walk-in shower. The family room with stone fireplace opens to a screened porch and expansive deck overlooking the saltwater pool. There's a separate fenced area that is perfect for pets, while the wooded acreage behind the home provides room for gardening, recreation, and added privacy. A finished outbuilding offers possibilities for a workshop or creative retreat. The four-car garage includes two EV charging outlets plus a finished, conditioned room ideal for a gym, studio, or home business. Thirty-two solar panels, private well with whole-house filtration, and new gutters further enhance the home's efficiency and ease of ownership. All this, approximately five minutes from Prestonwood Country Club, less than 10 minutes from downtown Apex, less than 15 minutes from downtown Cary, and less than 20 minutes from RDU. Currently assigned to Davis Drive Elementary, Davis Drive Middle, and Green Hope High. Private without being remote, this is an increasingly rare opportunity for acreage, one-level living, and remarkable convenience on Cary's doorstep.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10195558
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
18
On market date
September 30, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
4
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
3.28 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.

Elementary
Davis Drive Elementary
0.55 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
815
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Davis Drive Middle
0.57 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
5.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
921
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Green Hope High
1.76 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
2,070
Student:teacher ratio
19.3:1
District
Wake County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Cary'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).

61
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks5
Schools9
Transit stops12
Pharmacies8

Market position

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

On the market 18 days -- 79 fewer days than Cary's current average of 97 days.
For reference, the median list price across 532 active listings in Cary right now is $507,000.

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$307,000 down
$1,228,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,965
Property tax (est.)$1,279
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.

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