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$305,899$233 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Nov 26, 2024

438 CARDINAL DR

CLAYTON, NC 27520
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,311 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.
0.24 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

$306K
$289K low$322K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Nov 26, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$228,350 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$153,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$228,350

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.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Deck · 120 ft²Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 36 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.

H
Clayton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Clayton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
E
East Clayton Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.0 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

438 Cardinal 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 less than 65% of homes in Clayton 27520
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Johnston County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Johnston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Johnston County
  • Older than 88% 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
$184K$674K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$305,899
CheaperTypical $340,186Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$233
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,311 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 438 Cardinal Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClayton 27520Johnston County
Estimated valuepricier than$305,89935% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23383% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,311 ft²23% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac31% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than198312% of homes21% of homes

About 438 Cardinal Dr

How much is 438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC is $305,899 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $289,455 to $322,343. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC last sell?

438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC last sold on Nov 26, 2024 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC?

438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,311 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC built?

438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC?

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

How does 438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC compare to other homes in Clayton 27520?

Among the 18,258 homes in Clayton 27520, it is worth more than 35% of them ($305,899 against a typical $340,186), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($233 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,311 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1983 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Johnston County, it is worth more than 36% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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