Main house + 1 bed ADU (635 Sq ft)+ 2 car detached garage/workshop +2 car attached garage + storage shed! Custom home on nearly 3 acres with 1-bed ADU, pond views, and 4-car garage parking — rare space and flexibility near Raleigh. This 3,664 sq ft residence features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 bonus rooms, providing ample room for work, play, and entertaining. The open floor plan is highlighted by hardwood floors throughout the main level and flows seamlessly into a charming three-season room overlooking the property. 9 - 10 ft ceilings downstairs. Central vacuum system, Sonos speaker system, landscape lighting system, Exterior cameras, Storage shed. Stainless steel appliances, gas Kitchenaid range, drawer microwave, huge kitchen island. Well and Septic on property. Three bedrooms on main level, one bedroom upstairs with HUGE bonus/craft/movie room with full bath. The home includes a 2-car attached garage, plus a separate 2-car detached garage for additional storage or hobbies. A standout feature is the 635 sq ft ADU with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and carport—ideal as an in-law suite, guest house, or income-producing rental. ADU hosts stainless steel appliances, 10 ft ceilings, crown molding, LVP flooring, zero entry shower. Total lot size is 2.89 acres, with peaceful views of the approximately 1-acre pond and the privacy of expansive land, all with no city taxes. Experience country living at its finest while remaining conveniently close to downtown Raleigh, Cary, and Apex, with easy access to I-540, restaurants, shopping, YMCA and more. A rare opportunity offering loads of space, privacy, and versatility in a prime location.
Median sale price in this area is $563,443. (56% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Apartment/suite
Bathtub/shower combination
Ceiling fan(s)
Central vacuum
Chandelier
Crown molding
Dining L
Double vanity
Dual closets
Eat-in kitchen
Entrance foyer
Granite counters
High ceilings
High speed internet
In-law floorplan
Kitchen island
Kitchen/dining room combination
Living/dining room combination
Open floorplan
Pantry
Primary bedroom on main level
Recessed lighting
Room over garage
Smooth ceilings
Storage
Walk-in closet(s)
Walk-in shower
Water closet
Wet bar
Wired for sound
Plantation shutters, screens, and shutters on windows
Fireplace in family room (propane)
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
4 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Built-in gas oven
Built-in gas range
Gas cooktop
Cooktop
Range hood
Self-cleaning oven
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Ice maker
Granite counters
Kitchen island
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Main level laundry room
Laundry in hall/inside
Washer
Dryer
Tankless water heater
Gas water heater
Flooring
Bamboo flooring
Hardwood flooring
Ceramic tile
Luxury vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Heat pump
Propane heating available
Fireplace(s) assist heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered front and rear porches (glass enclosed)
Fenced yard (partial vinyl)
Private yard
Outdoor lighting
Rain gutters
Smart cameras with recording
Smart lights
Exterior storage
Above-ground heated private spa
Home design
Site-built house
Two levels
Multiple additional structures including guest house, second residence, garages, workshop and sheds
Board & batten and HardiPlank-type siding
Metal roof
Accessible features throughout including ramped approach, accessible entrance, doors, hallways, closets, kitchen, central living area and full bath; level flooring
Parking
Attached garage
Detached garage
Garage with 4 spaces
Attached carport and carport with 1 space
Multiple open/off-street paved parking spaces (9)
Garage with door opener, side-facing garage, side-by-side and tandem parking, and workshop in garage
Lighted parking
Security
Smart camera(s)/recording
Construction
Board & batten siding
HardiPlank-type siding
Metal roof
Other foundation
Utilities
Private well water
Septic tank
Propane
Electricity connected
Water connected
Septic connected
Cable connected
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Community pond year-round
Other
Zoning: RA
Lot size approximately 2.89 acres
Road frontage on a county road (publicly maintained)
Electricity and solar
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The RA, Research Applications district is intended to: Accommodate research and research application activities as well as related manufacturing, business, and science activities that could benefit from location in or adjacent to, and a strong association with, the Research Triangle Park or other major center of research activity; Accommodate research facilities, pilot plants, prototype production facilities, and other manufacturing operations that require the continual or recurrent application of research knowledge and activity as an integral part of the manufacturing process; Ensure that such facilities are developed to help provide the district a campus or park like character that emphasizes natural characteristics and landscaping; and Encourage originality and flexibility in development, and to ensure that development is properly related to its site and to surrounding developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Senior
Manufacturing
Office
Medical office
Research & development
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Aug 14, 2023 • Final
Permit for residential wastewater (septic)
Install a new septic system and drain field for a mother-in-law suite.
Plumbing
May 4, 2023 • Final
Approve existing well for new construction
Install a new septic system and drain field for a mother-in-law suite.
Addition
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Apex. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3801 Johnson Pond Rd
$1,211,989
$62K under list price of $1.27M
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