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Last sold for $88,000 on Apr 8, 2019

579 MATTHEWS RD

CLAYTON, NC 27520
0
Baths
400 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$88,000 · Apr 8, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$545 (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.$85,880 (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.$15,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,490
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,880

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
84
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyJohnston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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 · 184 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Polenta Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Cleveland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Swift Creek Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

579 Matthews 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Clayton 27520
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% 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.

Living area400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,686 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

How 579 Matthews Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClayton 27520Johnston County
Living areabigger than400 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac80% of homes72% of homes

About 579 Matthews Rd

When did 579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC last sell?

579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC last sold on Apr 8, 2019 for $88,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC?

579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC has 400 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC?

579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC is assigned to Polenta Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Cleveland High School (high), rated B-; Swift Creek 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 579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC compare to other homes in Clayton 27520?

Among the 18,409 homes in Clayton 27520, it is bigger than almost none of them (400 ft² against a typical 1,686 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 80% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.47 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC was $545. The county assessed it at $85,880.

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