South Lakes Homes for Sale

South Lakes Homes for Sale

Welcome to South Lakes, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. This charming subdivision offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and modern convenience, making it an ideal place for families, professionals, and retirees alike. With its picturesque landscapes and friendly community atmosphere, South Lakes is not just a neighborhood; it’s a lifestyle.

The homes for sale in South Lakes are a testament to quality living. Featuring a diverse array of architectural styles, from contemporary designs to traditional Southern charm, these residences cater to various tastes and preferences. Each home is thoughtfully designed with spacious layouts, modern amenities, and beautiful outdoor spaces, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the serene surroundings. Many properties boast stunning lake views, adding to the idyllic setting that South Lakes is known for.

Residents of South Lakes enjoy easy access to top-rated schools, shopping centers, and recreational facilities, ensuring that everything you need is just a stone's throw away. The community is also conveniently located near major highways, making commutes to nearby cities a breeze. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to parks, walking trails, and lakes, providing endless opportunities for leisure and relaxation.

With homes for sale in South Lakes, you have the chance to become part of a vibrant community that values connection and quality of life. Experience the charm of Fuquay-Varina and the warmth of South Lakes—where your dream home awaits! Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this wonderful neighborhood your new home.

Newest South Lakes Homes for Sale

$360,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 10183109 MLS COMING SOON Status
Welcome to easy, effortless living in Fuquay-Varina's sought-after South Lake neighborhood. Tucked quietly at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this charming single-story ranch home instantly greets you with a covered front porch, the ultimate spot to sip your morning coffee and listen to the breeze. Step inside to crisp, fresh interior paint and an inviting open-concept layout flows seamlessly from room to room. Rich hardwood floors guide you through the foyer into a bright dining space and a spacious family room anchored by a cozy gas-log fireplace. It's a setting built for quiet evenings in or host-friendly weekends where conversations carry easily across the space. Sunshine fills every corner, highlighting the kitchen's sleek granite countertops, dedicated dining area, and well-designed footprint that makes daily meal prep a breeze. The kitchen comes fully equipped with appliances, including a microwave replaced in 2021 and a refrigerator replaced in 2019—plus, the washer and dryer (new in 2023) convey with the home, making your move completely turnkey. All three bedrooms offer comfort and flexibility, whether you need dedicated sleeping quarters, a private home office, or a creative space. The main suite provides a relaxing retreat with soft lighting and a tile-finished bath, while the additional bedrooms are ready to adapt to your lifestyle. Out back, your private outdoor oasis awaits. The patio is ideal for weekend barbecues or stargazing, while the generous 0.26-acre lot offers plenty of open lawn for gardening or play. A huge 12x12 detached storage building gives you all the extra room you need for hobbies, lawn equipment, or outdoor gear, supplemented by an attached exterior storage closet. Beyond the front door, South Lake offers a vibrant lifestyle right at your fingertips. Take advantage of community amenities including two sparkling pools, a clubhouse, scenic greenways, and a neighborhood pond complete with a fishing pier and kayak launch. With local parks, dining, and shopping just minutes away, everything you need for daily comfort and connection is right here.

762 Arrowhead Lake Ct, Fuquay Varina

$625,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 10181599 MLS ACTIVE Status
Welcome to a home where timeless elegance meets modern comfort—a breathtaking custom residence thoughtfully designed for effortless living and unforgettable entertaining. Every space has been carefully curated with elevated finishes, exquisite craftsmanship, and an inviting warmth that instantly feels like home. The open kitchen serves as the heart of the residence, showcasing an oversized island, premium quartz countertops, a gas range, stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting, a custom built in microwave, an oversized one basin sink, a coffee station, and a spacious walk in pantry with wood shelving. Designer pendant lighting, crown molding, a wrought iron spindle staircase, picture frame molding, and a custom board and batten accent wall add touches of architectural interest and sophistication throughout. A main level office or bedroom with a full bath offers flexibility for guests, in-law suite, or home office. Upstairs you will find a loft area that provides an additional space for relaxing, entertaining, or everyday living. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat featuring a tray ceiling, two walk in closets, a walk in shower, a garden tub, and striking stacked stone tile accent walls. two additional bedrooms share a thoughtfully designed Jack and Jill bath with a double vanity. An additional bedroom upstairs with ensuite bathroom! The well appointed laundry room includes a built in sink and beautiful cabinetry for added convenience. Step outside to a beautifully designed outdoor retreat featuring a screened porch with pull down shades, two deck spaces with Trex decking, immaculate lawn and landscaping, outdoor lighting, an irrigation system, an invisible fence, and an electric powered storage shed. The garage is equally impressive with epoxy flooring, enhanced lighting, and generous storage cabinets. Residents also enjoy an exceptional collection of community amenities, including a swimming pool with a water slide, playground, walking trails, fishing pier, kayak launch, and picnic shelter. This is more than just a home—it's a place where everyday moments become extraordinary. A rare opportunity to experience refined living at its finest, this remarkable property is one you simply won't want to miss.

637 Apalachia Lake Dr, Fuquay Varina

$650,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 10177554 MLS ACTIVE Status
Welcome to 523 Catfish Lake Drive in the South Lakes community of Fuquay-Varina! This home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,355 square feet, a 2-car garage, and sits on a .20-acre lot with a fully fenced backyard. Step inside to a welcoming foyer highlighted by rich hardwood floors, elegant crown molding, and a transom window. Just off the foyer, French doors open to a home office featuring a tray ceiling with extensive crown molding, hardwood floors, and oversized windows. This flexible space is ideal for working from home, a study, or a quiet sitting room. Perfect for entertaining, the formal dining room showcases a stunning coffered ceiling, elegant wainscoting, crown molding, and hardwood floors. The heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, thoughtfully designed with an oversized granite island offering seating for four, white shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, built-in wall oven and microwave, pantry, and abundant cabinet and counter space. The expansive island overlooks the family room, making it ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Retreat to the spacious owner's suite featuring a tray ceiling with crown molding, abundant natural light, and plenty of room for a sitting area. The private ensuite bath offers dual vanities with cultured marble countertops, a large walk-in tiled shower with built-in niche, a soaking tub, private water closet, and an oversized walk-in closet with custom built-in wood shelving. Open to the kitchen, the spacious family room is filled with natural light and centers around a cozy gas fireplace with a classic mantel and space above for a flat screen TV. The open-concept layout creates the perfect gathering space while maintaining seamless flow between the kitchen, dining area, and outdoor living spaces. Off the main living area, the sunroom with tile flooring is surrounded by windows and has direct access to the screened porch overlooking the backyard. Enjoy outdoor living on the spacious screened porch with a ceiling fan, or entertain on the expansive paver patio. The fully fenced backyard offers ample space for grilling, gathering, pets, and play. The second floor offers exceptional flexibility with generously sized secondary bedrooms, each featuring ceiling fans, crown molding, abundant natural light, and spacious closets. Two full bathrooms with cultured marble vanities provide convenience for family and guests. The huge bonus/rec room is the perfect space for movie nights, game days, or a playroom, while the adjacent flex nook is ideal for a reading nook, homework station, or hobby area. Enjoy exceptional neighborhood amenities, including a junior Olympic-style pool with water slide and splash pad, clubhouse, playgrounds, scenic walking trails, a 30-acre lake with kayak and canoe launch, picnic areas, and over 120 acres of preserved open space and greenways. The community is just minutes from charming Downtown Fuquay-Varina, where you'll find locally owned restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, boutiques, and year-round community events. Convenient access to NC-55, US-401, and the Triangle Expressway makes commuting to Raleigh, Cary, Holly Springs, RTP, and RDU Airport easy. Your next chapter begins here. Come see all that 523 Catfish Lake Drive has to offer—schedule your private showing today!

523 Catfish Lake Dr, Fuquay Varina

$515,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 10159892 MLS ACTIVE Status
Rare opportunity to own a Craftsman style home that was one of the model homes in the Fantastic Pool and Lake Community of South Lakes! This is a Morris Cottage floorplan named after William Morris, founder of the Arts & Crafts movement. The style includes beautiful exterior features such as an eyebrow dormer and eyebrow arch above the front door as well as brick accents. Built by Preservation Homes, the highest end of the 3 original builders in the neighborhood, it has upgrades such as 9 foot ceilings downstairs, Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, stamped concrete front porch and rear patio, plus a beautiful tray ceiling in the dining room along with lots of wainscot and crown molding. Wonderful open concept with the living room opening into the Kitchen, an inviting screened porch and lovely fenced backyard really help to create a relaxing Oasis. Upstairs is the primary bedroom which has a gorgeous master bathroom w/ a walk-in shower, plus a soaking tub w/ tile backsplash and dual vanities. There are 2 other bedrooms, a Jack and Jill bathroom, also with duel vanities, that connects to the 2nd bedroom and hallway plus a huge bonus room or make it a 4th bedroom! The amenity center has a bathhouse, 2 pools with water features, cabanas and a playground. There is also a dock at the lake with a kayak/boat launch for recreation or fishing, a nice size pavilion with picnic tables for grilling out and also a neighborhood walking trail that goes along the lake and through scenic wooded areas that is part of Wake county's Greenway System. Come see if this is the one!

408 Apalachia Lake Dr, Fuquay Varina

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