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$289,268$215 / 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

1979 RANCH RD

CLAYTON, NC 27520
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,344 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.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$289K
$267K low$311K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,762 (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.$277,490 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$149,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$277,490

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.2008
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
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.Patio · 224 ft²Porch · 288 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Swift Creek Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Polenta Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
H
Cleveland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 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

1979 Ranch 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.

  • Worth less than 71% of homes in Clayton 27520
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Johnston County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Johnston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% 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.

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$178K$672K

This home is worth more than 29% 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$289,268
CheaperTypical $337,744Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,683 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 1979 Ranch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClayton 27520Johnston County
Estimated valuepricier than$289,26829% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21569% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²26% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac77% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than199836% of homes39% of homes

About 1979 Ranch Rd

How much is 1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC is $289,268 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $267,179 to $311,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC last sell?

1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC last sold on May 31, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC?

1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC built?

1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC?

1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC is assigned to Swift Creek Middle School (middle), rated A-; Polenta Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Cleveland High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Johnston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC compare to other homes in Clayton 27520?

Among the 18,402 homes in Clayton 27520, it is worth more than 29% of them ($289,268 against a typical $337,744), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($215 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,683 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1998 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Johnston County, it is worth more than 31% 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 1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1979 Ranch Rd, Clayton, NC was $1,762. The county assessed it at $277,490.

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