45 Water Willow Lane
Zebulon, NC 27597
$985,000
Brannon – Dunn Township – Franklin County
45 Water Willow Lane
Zebulon, NC 27597
$985,000
Single Family
Active
Brannon
Dunn Township
Franklin County
Single Family
Active
Brannon
Dunn Township
Franklin County
4
Bed
3.5
Bath
4017
sqft
2.6
acres
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🌳 2.6 Landscaped Acres
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🚗 3-Car Side-Entry Garage
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🍹 Wet Bar
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🪵 Board-And-Batten Exterior
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🏆 Parade Of Homes Gold Winner
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☕ Covered Front Porch
Pull up the driveway and the noise of everywhere else just drops away. This is the kind of home where morning coffee happens on the porch, kids and dogs have real room to run, and the nearest neighbor isn’t sharing your fence line. A 2023 Franklin County Parade of Homes Gold Winner, this modern farmhouse sits on 2.6 landscaped acres with crisp board-and-batten exterior, wood shutters, covered front porch, and 3-car side-entry garage.
Built custom just three years ago, it lives like a ranch — wide, open, and easy — with 4,017 square feet spread across 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, & a bonus room with a wet bar so there’s a spot for everyone and a door to close when you need it.
Inside, the finishes do the talking: thoughtful details, quality materials, and a layout that flows for both a busy weeknight and a house full of people. Set up an office that actually feels like one, an upstairs workout room, a homestead garden: 2.6 acres gives you options most homes in this price range can’t. It’s move-up space without the fixer-up list, on land that’s genuinely yours. If you passed on this one before, take a second look. It’s ready when you are.
Pull up the driveway and the noise of everywhere else just drops away. This is the kind of home where morning coffee happens on the porch, kids and dogs have real room to run, and the nearest neighbor isn’t sharing your fence line. A 2023 Franklin County Parade of Homes Gold Winner, this modern farmhouse sits on 2.6 landscaped acres with crisp board-and-batten exterior, wood shutters, covered front porch, and 3-car side-entry garage. Built custom just three years ago, it lives like a ranch — wide, open, and easy — with 4,017 square feet spread across 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, & a bonus room with a wet bar so there’s a spot for everyone and a door to close when you need it. Inside, the finishes do the talking: thoughtful details, quality materials, and a layout that flows for both a busy weeknight and a house full of people. Set up an office that actually feels like one, an upstairs workout room, a homestead garden: 2.6 acres gives you options most homes in this price range can’t. It’s move-up space without the fixer-up list, on land that’s genuinely yours. If you passed on this one before, take a second look. It’s ready when you are.
Maps
Listing History
Date
Status
Price
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2026-05-02
Active
$1,000,000
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2026-06-07
Price Decrease
$985,000
Nearby Listings
8 nearby listings found
Examining another house that is similar, nearby, and recently sold can help determine if the price of this home for sale is priced appropriately.
Compared to Similar Homes that Recently Sold….
45 Water Willow Lane has a Price per Square Foot of $245.
Here’s how that compares to the surrounding area:
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70 Water Willow Lane, Zebulon, NC 27597
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Price: ⬇️ (Sold for $20k less)
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Sq Ft: ⬇️ (47 sqft smaller)
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Cost/SqFt: ⬇️ ($2 less per sqft)
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Condition: ⚖️ (Similar custom build)
This property on 70 Water Willow Lane is another fantastic benchmark, selling recently for just under the million-dollar mark. It shares the same 1.5-story layout and high-end ‘Modern Farmhouse’ design elements as 45 Water Willow Lane. While this sold listing was slightly cheaper per square foot, it also had a smaller lot at 1.55 acres compared to the 2.6 acres you get with the home for sale.
🟡 The small price premium for 45 Water Willow Lane is easily justified by the significantly larger lot and its status as a Parade of Homes winner.
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80 Water Willow Lane, Zebulon, NC 27597-
Price: ⬇️ (Sold for $150k less)
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Sq Ft: ⬇️ (791 sqft smaller)
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Cost/SqFt: ⬆️ ($14 more per sqft)
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Condition: ⚖️ (Similar custom finishes)
This sold listing is a beautiful custom home in the same neighborhood, but it sits on about half the acreage of the home for sale. While the price tag on 80 Water Willow Lane was lower, it is also significantly smaller in square footage, which naturally drives up its price per square foot. Both homes feature high-end custom trim and modern farmhouse aesthetics, though 45 Water Willow Lane offers a bit more elbow room inside and out.
🟡 The price difference here is a clear trade-off between a lower total price and the extra space and land found at 45 Water Willow Lane.
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90 Water Willow Lane, Zebulon, NC 27597-
Price: ⬇️ (Sold for $5k less)
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Sq Ft: ⬇️ (64 sqft smaller)
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Cost/SqFt: ⬆️ ($3 more per sqft)
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Condition: ⚖️ (Similar luxury quality)
Comparing these two properties is almost like looking at twins; they are very similar in size and luxury finish levels. This sold listing features the same high-end appliance packages and site-finished hardwoods you’ll find at 45 Water Willow Lane. The main differentiator is the lot size, as the home for sale offers over an acre of additional land for a very similar total price point.
🟡 Given how closely the square footage and finishes align, 45 Water Willow Lane appears very well-positioned in the current market.
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45 Water Willow Lane
Zebulon, NC 27597
45 Water Willow Lane
Zebulon, NC 27597
$985,000
$985,000
Brannon – Dunn Township – Franklin County
45 Water Willow Ln
Zebulon
4 br
4017 sqft
$985,000
TWP Dunn
CTY Franklin
SUB Brannon