Clayton Real Estate

Clayton Real Estate

Welcome to Clayton, North Carolina—a charming town that perfectly balances small-town charm with modern conveniences. Nestled in Johnston County, just a short drive from the bustling city of Raleigh, Clayton offers a welcoming community atmosphere and a wealth of amenities that make it an ideal place to call home.

Rich in history, Clayton boasts a vibrant downtown area filled with quaint shops, delightful eateries, and local art galleries. Stroll along the picturesque streets and discover the unique blend of historic architecture and contemporary developments that give this town its distinctive character. The annual Clayton Harvest Festival and various community events foster a strong sense of belonging and pride among residents, making it easy to forge lasting friendships.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Clayton is a paradise. The town is surrounded by beautiful parks and green spaces, including the expansive Clayton Community Park, which features walking trails, sports fields, and picnic areas perfect for family outings. The nearby Neuse River offers opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and enjoying the serene natural beauty of the area.

Education is a priority in Clayton, with highly-rated public schools and several private institutions providing excellent learning environments for children. The town’s proximity to Raleigh also means that residents have easy access to a wealth of higher education options and cultural experiences.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a growing family, or looking to retire in a peaceful setting, Clayton, NC, has something to offer everyone. Experience the warmth of this community and discover why so many are proud to call Clayton home!

Newest Listings in Clayton

$340,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10183470 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Built in 2020, this well-maintained home offers 4 bedrooms, a spacious bonus room, and 3 full bathrooms with a functional layout designed for everyday living. The open-concept main level features a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and seamless flow into the dining area and living room with a cozy gas fireplace. A first-floor bedroom and full bathroom provide added flexibility for guests, a home office, or multi-purpose living. Upstairs, you'll find the remaining bedrooms along with a versatile bonus room that can easily adapt to your needs. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with a storage shed and plenty of space to relax or entertain. The community offers walking trails, a neighborhood pool, and playground, giving you even more to enjoy just steps from home. Conveniently located minutes from shopping, dining, and downtown Clayton with easy access to major commuting routes.

133 Black Oak Ct, Clayton
$450,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10183457 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Freshly painted and move in ready, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Clayton's popular area offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and modern touches. Step inside to find new carpet and new interior paint throughout, creating a clean, bright, and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you enter. The main level features an open concept layout with a spacious living area that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining spaces—ideal for everyday living or entertaining. With a generous primary suite downstairs and two other bedrooms, you'll have plenty of room for family, guests, or a dedicated home office. Upstairs you'll find a spacious bonus room, bedroom and bathroom, perfect for guests to have their own retreat. Outside, the property offers a great yard for play, pets, or future outdoor upgrades. Enjoy relaxing evenings on the screened in porch that connects through a breezeway to the large garage and workshop. Located in Clayton, you're close to local shops, dining, parks, and commuter routes—making this home as practical as it is inviting. A beautifully refreshed home with thoughtful updates, ready for its next owner to enjoy. Contact us today for a private showing. 919-263-4128

552 Contender Dr, Clayton
$566,706
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10183424 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to the Monroe, a beautifully designed home featuring an open layout with well-separated bedroom spaces and flexible living areas throughout. A welcoming covered porch leads into a formal foyer and dining room, setting the tone from the moment you step inside. The kitchen shines with a large island, butlers pantry, and seamless flow into the breakfast area and spacious family room, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite is privately located on the main floor and offers a generous walk-in closet and a spa-style bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Upstairs, a large rec room creates the ideal second living space for movie nights, gaming, or a home office. Two additional bedrooms, each with their own bath access, give this level a true private-suite feel. Designed for comfort and flexibility, the Monroe delivers space that works beautifully for real life.

290 Juju Dr, Clayton
$349,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10183402 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to this charming ranch nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after North Farm community of Flowers Plantation in Clayton. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the inviting atmosphere created by soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, beautiful hardwood floors, newer appliances, and a thoughtfully maintained interior that truly feels like home. Garden lovers will fall in love with the beautifully landscaped yard, lovingly designed with colorful perennial flowers and a variety of plants selected specifically to thrive in North Carolina's climate. It's a peaceful outdoor retreat where all that's left to do is relax and enjoy the changing seasons. The private backyard is perfect for entertaining or unwinding, featuring a cozy porch and an extended low deck that's ideal for a café table, morning coffee, or dining under the stars. Practical features abound, including a spacious two-car garage, a wide, level driveway for easy everyday access, and a large walk-in crawlspace offering exceptional storage for seasonal décor, gardening supplies, tools, and maintenance items. One of the little luxuries you'll appreciate every day is having your own mailbox right at the curb no trips to a community mail kiosk, even on rainy days. As you drive through North Farm, you'll notice the pride of ownership throughout the neighborhood. Sidewalks connect residents to scenic walking trails and a peaceful community pond, creating the perfect setting for evening strolls or morning walks. Convenience is another highlight, with Publix, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, restaurants, fitness options, and neighborhood favorites including Chick-fil-A just minutes away. This is more than a beautiful home; it's an opportunity to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in one of Clayton's most desirable communities.

33 Greenfield Ln, Clayton
$470,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10183300 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Freshly painted throughout and move-in ready, this stately Glen Laurel home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, and room to grow. Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, featuring a coffered-ceiling dining room and an inviting family room with built-ins and a gas fireplace. The spacious kitchen with granite countertops opens easily to the home's everyday living spaces, while a tiled mudroom with a built-in bench provides a practical drop zone just off the oversized two-car garage. Upstairs, a large bonus room with custom bookshelves offers flexible space for a media room, home office or playroom. The primary bedroom features a spacious ensuite and a generous walk-in closet, with two additional bedrooms completing the second floor. Looking for even more space? The 565 square foot unfinished third floor is ready for future expansion and endless possibilities. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped 0.42-acre lot featuring a fenced backyard, deck, front porch, and peaceful views. Located in the sought-after Glen Laurel golf community with pool and clubhouse amenities, this beautifully refreshed home combines character, flexibility, and an established neighborhood setting.

1116 Neuse Ridge Dr, Clayton
$358,100
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10183251 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
100 Trailwood Dr, Clayton, NC 27520 Charming two-story farmhouse-style home on an oversized corner lot in the heart of Clayton. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,629 square feet of character-filled living space, anchored by a classic wraparound front porch that's perfect for morning coffee or evening rocking-chair sitting. Inside, each room has its own personality, from the cozy green-and-blue living areas to the playful black-and-white checkerboard kitchen floor, giving this home a warm, collected-over-time feel that's ready for its next chapter. The real showstopper is the lot. Set on a generous, tree-lined corner parcel, the backyard opens into a wide, private lawn buffered by mature pines and hardwoods, offering the kind of space and privacy that's tough to find this close to town. There's plenty of room to garden, entertain or add a fire pit. Location is everything, and this one delivers. You're just minutes from historic Downtown Clayton, where the Clayton Center hosts touring performances and local concerts, the Saturday farmers market draws a crowd, and the town's first brewery anchors a growing restaurant and rooftop-dining scene. Outdoor lovers will love being close to East Clayton Park and Clayton Community Park for soccer, baseball, and playgrounds, plus the Neuse River Greenway and Clemmons Educational State Forest for hiking, biking, and picnicking. Boyette Farms and its seasonal agritourism events, including the Fear Farm and Christmas Lights on the Neuse, are also just a short drive away, along with easy access to shopping, dining, and commuter routes into the greater Raleigh area. Big-ticket items are already handled, too, with a roof replaced in 2020 and two HVAC systems updated in 2025 and 2026, giving buyers real peace of mind from day one. Move-in ready with room to make it your own, 100 Trailwood Dr pairs small-town Clayton charm with big backyard living. Schedule your showing today.

100 Trailwood Dr, Clayton
$612,275
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10183201 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status
Rare opportunity in the highly sought-after Walden community! Nestled on a private, tree-filled 2.5-acre lot, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and convenience. The main-floor primary suite features hardwood floors and French doors leading to a private office or den. The spacious living room with fireplace flows into the eat-in kitchen with a large pantry and access to a full-length deck overlooking the peaceful wooded setting. Upstairs are two generous bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath, abundant closet space, and extra storage. The finished walkout basement includes a full bath, flexible bonus space, and direct access to the oversized two-car garage. Recent updates include a NEW roof & gutters (2026), new HVAC for 1st Floor and Basement (2025), tankless water heater (2025), updated luxury vinyl plank flooring, marble and quartz countertops, newer cooktop, fixtures, and lighting—making this home truly move-in ready. The property extends from Walden Way to the creek at the bottom of the hill and is comprised of two lots, offering added privacy & rare lot size for this neighborhood. Enjoy neighborhood amenities including a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and playground just a short walk away, with shopping and dining in historic downtown Clayton only five minutes away.

2001 Dove Ln, Clayton
$449,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10183164 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Lots of square footage for the money! This fantastic 4 bed 4 full bath end unit townhome offers so many living and entertaining options. Hardwood floors throughout most of the 1st floor. Spacious family room features a soaring cathedral ceiling & gas log fireplace. The bright & open eat-in kitchen offers solid surface countertops, center island & tile backsplash. Sunny dining area with vaulted ceiling. Sunroom/flex space with French doors. 1st floor primary suite has a separate sitting room/office and it includes a walk in closet , dual vanities & tiled whirlpool tub/shower. On the second floor you'll find two large bedrooms with a full bath. The lower level boasts 10 ft ceilings, a HUGE bonus room with built-in cabinetry and another gas log fireplace. Unwind in the evenings in the media room equipped with projector. Additionally in the basement, there's a 4th bedroom with full bath and another room which could be finished into a kitchenette area. Plus a flex space/fitness room off the bonus room. Enjoy the outdoors on the screen porch & separate deck with amazing wooded views. The Willowbrook HOA provides a "maintenance free" lifestyle, ensuring total peace of mind by handling virtually all exterior maintenance. Comprehensive dues cover roof replacement and maintenance, exterior painting, siding and gutter care, professional landscaping, annual termite treatment, trash service and road maintenance. Residents have access to the community pool. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate being steps away from the Pine Hollow Golf Club, where various membership options are available.

3419 Oak Trl, Clayton
$250,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10183102 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautifully updated and impeccably maintained, this move-in ready single-story home sits in the sought-after Cottonfield Village neighborhood of Flowers Plantation in Clayton. Two bedrooms, two full baths, and a bright, open living space anchored by a fireplace and gorgeous new luxury vinyl plank flooring (MSI Everlife Laurel Reserve, Coastal Cottage). The spacious primary suite features a generous walk-in closet and a private retreat feel. The turnkey kitchen has been fully upgraded with stainless steel appliances, including a new refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and designer faucet. Both baths remodeled with new faucets and cabinet hardware, and luxurious designer finishes carry throughout with new modern door handles, hinges, and light fixtures. The big-ticket items are already done. Brand new energy efficient HVAC (2026) and new water heater (2026). Roof maintained by the HOA. Washer and dryer convey. Out back, a large wood deck overlooks a private, wooded backdrop, a captivating spot for morning coffee. Newly landscaped with river rock accents and blooming Encore azaleas for stunning curb appeal. Schedule your private showing today.

3632 E Cotton Gin Dr, Clayton
$285,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10183100 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Barely lived in & PRICED TO SELL! WELCOME TO EFFORTLESS LIVING IN THE HEART OF FLOWERS PLANTATION! This well maintained, immaculate townhouse offers the perfect blend of style, comfort and convenience in a peaceful setting. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths and a half bath on the first floor. This home boasts an open floor plan designed for modern living and entertaining. The well appointed kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living area, highlighted by luxury vinyl flooring. There's also a 48 amp car charger outlet in the garage ! Natural light fills the space enhancing the home's warm and inviting atmosphere. Step outside to your private patio overlooking a beautiful pond, offering the perfect spot for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. This unit is located towards the back of the neighborhood with minimal traffic offering a more serene lifestyle. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and the new exciting Waterfront District currently under development, this property offers both present connivence and future value and growth. WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME!

156 Willow Green Dr, Clayton
$319,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10183088 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled in the desirable Ashcroft community, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Craftsman-style home offers the perfect combination of comfort, style, and convenience. Just minutes from downtown Clayton with easy access to greenways, walking trails, shopping, and dining, this move-in-ready home delivers an exceptional lifestyle. The bright open-concept floor plan features LVP flooring throughout, fresh interior paint, and a spacious family room with a cozy fireplace. The gourmet kitchen showcases granite countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Even better, the refrigerator, washer, and dryer all convey. The spacious primary suite features brand-new carpet, a walk-in closet, and a private bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms and a versatile upstairs bonus room provide flexible space for guests, a home office, media room, or playroom. Relax on the covered back porch overlooking a private wooded, fully fenced backyard. Enjoy resort-style living with a Bronze Membership to the Fred Smith Athletic Clubs at Riverwood and Lionsgate, featuring pools, fitness centers, golf, and more. Beautifully updated and truly move-in ready, this home offers outstanding value in one of Clayton's most desirable communities. Seller will provide lawn seeding credits at closing.

117 Greenview St, Clayton
$1,900,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10183060 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
**Investor Opportunity!** This townhome is being offered as part of a portfolio of **10 income-producing townhomes** being sold together. A great opportunity for investors looking to expand their rental portfolio with multiple properties under one acquisition. Each property is individually parceled and offers strong income potential. **Current lease information, rent roll, and additional property details are available upon request.** Photos for each unit will also be provided upon request to serious qualified buyers only. Don't miss this rare chance to acquire a multi-property investment portfolio with immediate and long-term income potential. Call or text Jasmin Kelly to set up a tour at 646-331-8542. Some of the pics have been enhanced.

2849 Bennington Dr, Clayton
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