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$355,859$205 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $360,000 on Aug 30, 2023

142 POPLAR DR

CLAYTON, NC 27520
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,739 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$356K
$327K low$385K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$360,000 · Aug 30, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,932 (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.$346,450 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$281,450
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$208,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$346,450

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJohnston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Wilson's Mills Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Smithfield Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi
H
Smithfield-Selma High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 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

142 Poplar Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Johnston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Johnston County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Clayton 27520

What homes are worth in Clayton 27520

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$182K$684K

This home is worth more than 57% 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.

Estimated value$355,859
CheaperTypical $338,139Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,739 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 142 Poplar Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClayton 27520Johnston County
Estimated valuepricier than$355,85957% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20559% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,739 ft²53% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac34% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than202190% of homes89% of homes

About 142 Poplar Dr

How much is 142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC is $355,859 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $326,799 to $384,919. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC last sell?

142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC last sold on Aug 30, 2023 for $360,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC?

142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,739 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC built?

142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC?

142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC is assigned to Wilson's Mills Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Smithfield Middle School (middle), rated D; Smithfield-Selma High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Johnston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC compare to other homes in Clayton 27520?

Among the 18,406 homes in Clayton 27520, it is worth more than 57% of them ($355,859 against a typical $338,139), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($205 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,739 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2021 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Johnston County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 142 Poplar Dr, Clayton, NC was $3,932. The county assessed it at $346,450.

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