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Last sold for $505,000 on Dec 22, 2023

1296 MATTHEWS RD

CLAYTON, NC 27520
3
Beds
2
Baths
960 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,000 · Dec 22, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$953 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$150,010 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,190
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,010

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile/Manufactured
CountyJohnston
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.90
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 480 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Cleveland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Polenta Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Swift Creek Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Johnston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27520These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,519
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.742 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,764
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,047
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

1296 Matthews Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Clayton 27520
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Clayton 27520
  • Older than 87% of homes in Clayton 27520

How it measures up in Clayton 27520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clayton 27520.

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 1296 Matthews Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClayton 27520Johnston County
Living areabigger than960 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac71% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than198313% of homes20% of homes

About 1296 Matthews Rd

When did 1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC last sell?

1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC last sold on Dec 22, 2023 for $505,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC?

1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.90-acre lot.

When was 1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC built?

1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a mobile/manufactured home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC?

1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC is assigned to Cleveland High School (high), rated B-; Polenta Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Swift Creek Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Johnston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC compare to other homes in Clayton 27520?

Among the 18,406 homes in Clayton 27520, it is bigger than 2% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1983 against a typical 2003). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1296 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC was $953. The county assessed it at $150,010.

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