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$148,140$218 / 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 65How 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 $40,000 on May 19, 2023

503 STARLING ST

CLAYTON, NC 27520
2
Beds
1
Baths
680 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$148K
$97K low$199K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · May 19, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,419 (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.$140,450 (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.$65,450
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,450

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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
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 · 64 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 · 0.4 mi
E
Cooper AcademyB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Riverwood Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 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

503 Starling St 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Clayton 27520
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Johnston County
  • Among the smallest homes in Johnston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Johnston County
  • Older than 98% 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
$187K$692K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$148,140
CheaperTypical $341,056Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,682 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 503 Starling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClayton 27520Johnston County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,140almost no homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21870% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than680 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac24% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than19002% of homes2% of homes

About 503 Starling St

How much is 503 Starling St, Clayton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 503 Starling St, Clayton, NC is $148,140 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $96,927 to $199,353. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 503 Starling St, Clayton, NC last sell?

503 Starling St, Clayton, NC last sold on May 19, 2023 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 503 Starling St, Clayton, NC?

503 Starling St, Clayton, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 680 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 503 Starling St, Clayton, NC built?

503 Starling St, Clayton, NC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 503 Starling St, Clayton, NC?

503 Starling St, Clayton, NC is assigned to Clayton High School (high), rated C+; Cooper Academy (elementary), rated B+; Riverwood Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Johnston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 503 Starling St, Clayton, NC compare to other homes in Clayton 27520?

Among the 18,403 homes in Clayton 27520, it is worth more than almost none of them ($148,140 against a typical $341,056), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($218 against a typical $196), it is bigger than almost none of them (680 ft² against a typical 1,682 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1900 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Johnston County, it is worth more than 5% 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 503 Starling St, Clayton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 503 Starling St, Clayton, NC was $1,419. The county assessed it at $140,450.

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