25 Watermelon Drive · Franklinton, NC 27525

This sold listing is a great example of the premium buyers pay for a true one-story ranch layout in Ellington Estates. While it has a higher price per square foot, it offers the convenience of everything on one level, whereas 25 Watermelon Drive provides a much larger footprint with five bedrooms. The home for sale features those dramatic two-story ceilings in the living room that you won't find in this smaller ranch plan. It really comes down to whether you prefer the ease of a single story or the massive amount of extra living space found at 25 Watermelon Drive.

This property on Lemon Drop Lane is a one-and-a-half-story home, which typically sits between a ranch and a full two-story in terms of value. 25 Watermelon Drive is over 700 square feet larger, offering a more traditional full second level and a much more expansive feel in the main living areas. Both homes feature the high-end finishes expected in this community, like granite countertops and tile backsplashes. The price jump for the home for sale makes sense given the substantial increase in total finished area and the addition of a fifth bedroom.

This sold listing on Watermelon Drive is a bit of an 'apples to oranges' comparison because it sits on nearly two full acres, which is the largest lot in the community. Even with that extra land, 25 Watermelon Drive is still priced lower per square foot because of its much larger interior size. If you value a massive, private backyard, the home on 50 Watermelon was a unique find, but if you need more interior room for a growing family, 25 Watermelon Drive offers a better layout with its five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Both homes represent the high quality of the Ellington Estates community.