This sold listing on Mulberry Road shows what a modern, custom-built home on a standard one-acre lot looks like in today’s market. It features updated LVP flooring and a stone fireplace that feel very current compared to the more classic 1996 interior of 1420 NC 98 Highway E. However, 1420 NC 98 Highway E offers nearly double the acreage and a full unfinished basement for future growth. The price difference is a clear trade-off between the move-in ready modern style of this property and the sheer scale and potential of the home for sale.

The home on Morning Dew Way is a great example of a contemporary 1.5-story layout with an open-concept kitchen and vaulted ceilings. While it sold for a much lower price, it lacks the specialized infrastructure found at 1420 NC 98 Highway E, such as the climate-controlled kennel and the in-ground pool. If you don’t need the 15 acres or the animal facilities, this sold listing represents the standard market value for a new home in the area. For a buyer needing a true estate or hobby farm, the home for sale offers features you simply won’t find in a traditional neighborhood.

While the home on Sunrise Court offers the sleek, modern finishes of a 2024 build, it sits on less than an acre in a subdivision. In contrast, the home for sale at 1420 NC 98 Highway E provides a massive 15-acre private estate with specialized features like a professional kennel and a private pond. You are essentially choosing between the low-maintenance lifestyle of a new home and the expansive utility of a large rural property. The higher price per square foot for the home for sale reflects that significant land value and the unique outbuildings.