Single Family Residence at 42 River Banks Drive, Kenly, NC 27542, Kenly
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$344,500

42 River Banks Drive, Kenly, NC 27542
Kenly, NC 27542
Listed by Joey Millard-Edwards · Carolina Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,642 sqft
Year built
2024

About this home

Welcome home to this spacious corner-lot home offering a three-car garage and plenty of room inside and out! A walkway leads to the covered front porch and into a thoughtfully designed interior featuring elegant flooring throughout the main living areas and carpet in the bedrooms. The family room is highlighted by a beautiful vaulted ceiling and gas log fireplace, with direct access to the backyard and covered and partially uncovered patio. The kitchen offers luxurious granite countertops, tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry, a center island with eat-at bar, and an adjoining dining area. A huge walk-in pantry provides exceptional storage, while the separate walk-in laundry room features a convenient shelf for added organization. Privately situated on the opposite side of the home, the primary suite boasts a trey ceiling, large walk-in closet, and en suite bath with dual sinks, granite countertops, a separate shower with bench seating, and relaxing soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath with granite countertop and tub/shower combination complete the bedroom wing. Step outside to enjoy even more living space! The covered back patio transitions to an additional uncovered patio area--perfect for grilling and entertaining. A partially fenced area offers added versatility, while the remaining backyard provides even more space to enjoy. With a spacious corner lot, three-car garage, desirable bedroom design, generous storage, and inviting indoor and outdoor living areas, this home offers it all. Welcome home!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100605563
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Godfrey Farm
Status
Active
Days on market
24
On market date
September 23, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
3
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
0.54 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
Pine Level Elementary
5.73 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
343
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
Middle
North Johnston Middle
3.69 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
626
Student:teacher ratio
15.7:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
High
Johnston Co Early College Academy
10.56 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
278
Student:teacher ratio
30.9:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Kenly'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).

12
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.8 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$2,225/mo
$68,900 down
$275,600 loan
Principal & interest$1,788
Property tax (est.)$287
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 days ago.

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