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$399,771$194 / 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 94How 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 $400,000 on Aug 14, 2025

178 PALMER DR

CLAYTON, NC 27527
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,056 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.
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$400K
$377K low$422K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Aug 14, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,432 (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.$383,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$298,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$227,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$383,060

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2004
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.92
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 540 ft²

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
Powhatan Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Clayton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Riverwood Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi

District: Johnston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27527These 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.48
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,461
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.849 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,360
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,851
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

178 Palmer 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.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Johnston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Clayton 27527
  • Older than 89% of homes in Clayton 27527

What homes are worth in Clayton 27527

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

This home
$245K$918K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Clayton 27527.

How it measures up in Clayton 27527

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clayton 27527.

Estimated value$399,771
CheaperTypical $411,522Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area2,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 2013Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 178 Palmer Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClayton 27527Johnston County
Estimated valuepricier than$399,77146% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19457% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than2,056 ft²41% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac77% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than199611% of homes34% of homes

About 178 Palmer Dr

How much is 178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC is $399,771 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $377,143 to $422,399. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC last sell?

178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC last sold on Aug 14, 2025 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC?

178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,056 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC built?

178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC?

178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC is assigned to Powhatan Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Clayton High School (high), rated C; Riverwood Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Johnston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC compare to other homes in Clayton 27527?

Among the 14,415 homes in Clayton 27527, it is worth more than 46% of them ($399,771 against a typical $411,522), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($194 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 41% of them (2,056 ft² against a typical 2,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1996 against a typical 2013). Measured against all of Johnston County, it is worth more than 68% 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 178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Palmer Dr, Clayton, NC was $2,432. The county assessed it at $383,060.

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