Kensington Forest Homes with Street Lights Community Features

Welcome to Kensington Forest, a charming neighborhood nestled in the heart of Harrisburg, North Carolina, within Cabarrus County. This delightful community exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

Kensington Forest is renowned for its beautifully designed homes, each reflecting a blend of modern aesthetics and comfortable living. The neighborhood features well-maintained streets adorned with charming street lights that illuminate the way for evening strolls, adding to the community's allure. The homes here are surrounded by lush greenery, providing a serene backdrop for daily life.

One of the standout features of Kensington Forest is its strong sense of community. Residents enjoy access to a variety of amenities, including parks, playgrounds, and walking trails, encouraging an active lifestyle and fostering connections among neighbors. The community is perfect for those who appreciate the outdoors, with ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and leisurely walks.

Families will also appreciate the proximity to highly-rated schools, shopping centers, and dining options, ensuring that all your needs are just a stone’s throw away. The friendly atmosphere, combined with the picturesque surroundings, makes Kensington Forest not just a place to live, but a place to thrive.

Whether you’re looking to settle down or find your dream home, Kensington Forest offers a lifestyle filled with charm, community, and convenience. Come and explore all that this enchanting neighborhood has to offer!

Newest Kensington Forest Homes with Street Lights Community Features

$800,000

6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4396043 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Nestled in the highly desirable Kensington Forest neighborhood of Harrisburg, NC, this exceptional property blends classic elegance, serene outdoor living, and endless possibilities. Step through the front door into the 2-story foyer flanked by arched entryways that lead into a formal dining room and a versatile flex room. The main level features hardwood flooring and 2-piece crown molding stretching across the main entry, dining room, flex space, kitchen, and breakfast area. The Great Room, a bright, sun-drenched space, centers around a cozy gas fireplace and built-in shelving and cabinets. The Kitchen, ideal for the home chef, features a large central island overlooking the Great Room, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, a gas cooktop, a microwave, and dual wall ovens. Storage is a breeze with an abundance of cabinets boasting convenient pull-out drawers, a butler's pantry, and a spacious walk-in pantry. Perfect for visitors or an in-law suite, a comfortable guest bedroom is located on the main floor with easy access to a nearby full bathroom. Whether you are hosting a summertime cookout or enjoying a quiet autumn evening, the outdoor living space delivers with a huge paver patio, stunning stone fireplace, built-in grill, beverage fridge, and a dedicated smoker area, overlooking the private backyard and emphasized by landscape lighting. Upstairs, you will find 2 bedrooms connected with a functional Jack-and-Jill bathroom featuring dual sinks and a door to the tub/shower and toilet area for added privacy. A 3rd bedroom has direct access to the full hall bath while a 4th bedroom could be used as the Bonus and features a barn door to an additional flex area. The Primary Suite features an elegant trey ceiling, two-piece crown molding, and an arched entryway leading into a sunlit sitting area. The primary bath offers 2 separate vanities, a large soaking tub, a tiled shower with a bench, a linen closet, and a private water closet. The massive unfinished basement is already framed out and brimming with potential. Supported by two mini-split systems, this area is heated and cooled for immediate use, but once finished, the current framing suggests an additional Bedroom, a Full Bath (already plumbed), a Recreation Room that is equipped with a projector and screen for instant movie nights, and a workshop and separate storage area. Additional features of this home include a covered front porch, a 3-car garage, in-ceiling speakers, and easily accessible eave storage. Equipped with a radon mitigation system and a termite bond, this home has important systems in place. Don't miss the opportunity to own this versatile, detail-rich home in one of Harrisburg's premier communities.

9220 Kensington Forest Drive, Harrisburg

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Lake Norman. stephanie@comehomecarolina.com

$640,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4378263 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to this beautifully designed one-level home in the highly desirable Kensington Forest community in Harrisburg. Step inside to an open floor plan featuring hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, built-in cabinetry, and custom upgrades throughout. The gourmet kitchen includes white Shaker soft-close cabinets, granite countertops, a wall oven, gas range, oversized island with seating, pantry, and a breakfast area. Just off the kitchen, a two-story great room is filled with natural light and anchored by a gas fireplace, while the dining room offers an inviting space for gatherings. A dedicated home office with French doors provides an ideal work-from-home setup. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with two walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom complete with a large tiled shower, soaking tub, and dual vanities. Two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, half bathroom, and laundry room complete the well-appointed interior. Outside, enjoy the deck overlooking a private, fully fenced backyard. Community amenities include an outdoor pool and playground. Zoned for sought-after Hickory Ridge schools and conveniently located minutes from I-485, Farmington Shopping Center, grocery stores, shops, and dining. Easy access to Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas Airport, and Lake Norman. Don’t miss the opportunity to call this exceptional home your own.

4198 Abernathy Place, Harrisburg

Listing courtesy of Southern Homes of the Carolinas, Inc. cristindorninger@gmail.com

$569,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4377399 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

~Price Improvement~ This lovely Niblock home in the sought-after Kensington Forest community, checks all the boxes. This two-story, open-concept floor plan features a spacious family room with a gas log fireplace that flows seamlessly into the breakfast area and the well-appointed kitchen with custom cabinets and granite countertops. The main level includes a bedroom and a full bath-perfect for a guest or as a home office. Abundant windows to brighten your day and the outdoor paver patio, complete with a fire pit, built-in bar and gas grill, is ideal for entertaining. Also, included on this .36 Acre corner lot is the spacious shed, containing a storage loft, electricity and lighting. Upstairs you will find 3 generously sized bedrooms, including the primary suite, along with a large loft/bonus space. The oversized primary suite includes a separate flex room that is currently used as an exercise area. The en-suite bathroom features a double vanity, garden tub for relaxing soaks and a spacious tiled walk-in shower, along with a large walk-in closet. Recent updates include the downstairs systems, both the furnace and AC, were replaced in 2021, the upstairs AC unit was replaced in 2023, all units have been serviced, new carpet, professional cleaning, and fresh paint-making this home truly move-in ready for you. Within 5 mins to I-485, Harris Teeter, Medical, Chick-fil-A, gas stations, convenient/drug stores and less than 5 miles to downtown Harrisburg where you can find more places to dine and shop.

9107 Kensington Forest Drive, Harrisburg

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Leading Edge. KandieLambert@Remax.net

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