Clayton Homes with Johnston - Riverwood Elementary Elementary School

Clayton Homes with Johnston - Riverwood Elementary Elementary School

Welcome to Clayton, North Carolina—a charming town that beautifully blends small-town warmth with modern conveniences. Nestled in Johnston County, Clayton is just a short drive from the bustling city of Raleigh, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful suburban lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities.

Known for its rich history and vibrant community, Clayton boasts a variety of parks, shops, and dining options that cater to all tastes. The town’s commitment to preserving its heritage is evident in its historic downtown area, where you can stroll along tree-lined streets, explore local boutiques, and enjoy delightful eateries. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the numerous parks and recreational facilities, including the scenic Clayton River Walk, perfect for walking, biking, and enjoying nature.

For families, Clayton is home to the highly regarded Johnston - Riverwood Elementary School. This school is known for its dedicated staff and nurturing environment, making it an excellent choice for young learners. The school’s strong focus on academic excellence and community involvement ensures that children receive a well-rounded education in a supportive setting.

The real estate market in Clayton offers a diverse selection of homes, from charming single-family residences to modern townhomes, catering to various lifestyles and budgets. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to settle down in a family-friendly community, Clayton has something for everyone. With its combination of excellent schools, friendly neighborhoods, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder that many are choosing to call Clayton home. Come discover the charm of Clayton and find your perfect place in this delightful town!

Newest Clayton Homes with Johnston - Riverwood Elementary Elementary School

$399,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10194511 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy comfortable living in this inviting two-story home situated on 0.69 acres in Clayton's Riverwood community. The thoughtfully designed interior offers spacious living areas with hardwood, carpet, and vinyl flooring, along with plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. The welcoming living room features a gas-log fireplace and an abundance of windows overlooking the private, wooded backyard, filling the space with natural light while providing peaceful views of the surrounding trees. The kitchen offers generous cabinet and counter space, a pantry, and an easy flow into the surrounding living areas. High ceilings enhance the home's bright and open feel, while the primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. A bonus room provides flexible space that can be used as a media room, playroom, home office, or guest area. An upstairs laundry area adds everyday convenience. Step outside to enjoy the peaceful setting from the front porch or rear deck. The homes are thoughtfully positioned to provide a greater sense of privacy, with limited direct views of neighboring porches and decks. The wooded backyard creates an inviting backdrop for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. A side-entry two-car attached garage provides additional parking and storage. Riverwood offers a peaceful neighborhood setting with larger, more private lots and a relaxed atmosphere, while still providing convenient access to Raleigh and surrounding areas. The community offers a welcome escape from heavier traffic while keeping shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences within easy reach. Even the drive through the neighborhood has something special to offer, with beautiful evening sunset views stretching beyond the pond along Riverwood Drive. With its spacious interior, bonus room, wooded backyard, added privacy, and inviting neighborhood setting, this home offers a wonderful balance of comfort, convenience, and peaceful living.

115 Trantham Trl, Clayton
$259,500
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10194073 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Fantastic 3 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated & Move-In Ready!! Spacious 3-bed, 2.5-bath home with a 1 car garage, located in desirable Riverwood community just minutes from vibrant downtown Clayton! This home is full of recent updates, including NEW carpet, NEW Granite tops & sinks, NEW HVAC, NEW Roof, NEW Water Heater, NEW Paint, NEW Garage door opener, NEW Plumbing fixtures, NEW blinds, NEW ceiling fans & NEW Stove, Dishwasher & Washer/ Dryer set!! Enjoy a bright, open layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Expansive Primary Ensuite with soaking tub, dual vanity & Walk-In closet. Generous secondary bedrooms, Living room with gas log fireplace, powder room & slider to private rear patio with wooded buffer. Enjoy the convenience of a 1 car attached garage and a welcoming community with a great sense of neighborhood charm! Walkable to shopping, dining, coffee shop, schools, fitness center, pools, golf & many other conveniences!

529 Woodson Dr, Clayton
$440,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10193758 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath home designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The main level features a private guest bedroom with a full bath, perfect for visitors or multi-generational living, along with a dedicated office ideal for working from home. Upstairs, you'll find a generous primary suite, three additional bedrooms, and a versatile bonus room offering endless possibilities for a playroom, media room, or second living space. Enjoy neighborhood amenities including a community pool and playground just around the corner. Conveniently located minutes from Flowers Plantation, shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, and charming downtown Clayton, this home offers the perfect balance of community, convenience, and an easy commute.

72 W Ravano Dr, Clayton
$289,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10193756 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Wonderful opportunity in Johnston County. Neighborhood across from across from Riverwood Golf Club. Private 1.56 acre lot at end of cul-de-sac outside town limits. 3 bedroom , 2 bath ranch style home. No HOA. Attached 2 car garage, storage shed and workshop shed. Full length rocking chair front porch. The property is sold As-Is, Where-Is. Corporate Seller has no knowledge, Buyer should perform their due diligence and make their own assessments. Contact listing agent for additional questions.

146 Sandy Branch Ln, Clayton
$575,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10191743 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this beautiful 5-bedroom home in the highly sought-after Riverwood Athletic Club community! Situated on over a half-acre lot, this home offers an exceptional combination of space, comfort, and resort-style living. Step inside to a thoughtfully designed open floor plan featuring beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. The first floor includes a spacious primary suite, dedicated home office, formal dining room with coffered ceiling and detailed trim, and a gorgeous Carolina Room with French doors leading to an extra-large screened porch—perfect for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the beautiful North Carolina weather. The heart of the home is the impressive kitchen featuring a GIANT island with plenty of workspace and gathering space. The open design flows seamlessly into the main living areas, making everyday living and entertaining effortless. Upstairs, you'll find four additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an enormous bonus room that can easily be transformed into a media room, playroom, home gym, or flexible living space. With multiple living areas and a versatile floor plan, there is room for everyone. Outside, enjoy the privacy and space of the large, over half-acre lot, along with the screened porch and beautiful backyard—an ideal setting for outdoor gatherings, play, gardening, or simply unwinding. Living in Riverwood Athletic Club means enjoying an incredible array of amenities right at your fingertips, including an onsite fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, miles of walking trails that connect to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and access to Fred Smith Sports Clubs and golf facilities. The community also offers onsite elementary, middle, and preschool options, along with restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences along Main Street. With easy access to major highways, Downtown Clayton, Raleigh, and RTP, this home offers the perfect blend of luxurious space, convenience, community, and an amenity-filled lifestyle. Come see why Riverwood Athletic Club is one of Clayton's most desirable communities and discover everything this exceptional home has to offer! HOA includes Bronze Membership to Fred Smith Sports Clubs. Membership information available at fscsportsclub.com.

117 Elway Dr, Clayton
$310,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10190891 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Really nice 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Riverwood Athletic Club with 1,760 heated square feet, a bright open layout, fireplace, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a spacious primary suite. The home boosts brand new a HVAC unit, new LVP, and new paint throughout the interior. Enjoy the back deck and large, level backyard. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD AS A JUDICIAL SALE AND IS SUBJECT TO THE JUDICIAL SALES PROCESS AND COURT APPROVAL. Property is being sold as-is.

324 Chamberlain Dr, Clayton
$467,900
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10190773 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
SPACE! SPACE! SPACE!! NO HOA!!!! Close enough to everything and far enough away from it all. Country living just outside the city on a huge two acre lot set well off the road in the Archers Lodge area of Clayton. This three bedroom home offers 2,629 square feet including a bonus room loft, a flexible living space, a walk-in attic, and a large climate controlled office (unpermitted). The open kitchen and dining room flow into the living area, where a stone fireplace with gas logs anchors the room. The oversized primary suite features an ensuite bath and a huge walk-in closet, and a second ensuite bedroom on the second floor is perfect for guests or extended family. Luxury vinyl plank and carpet run throughout. Out back a large deck is perfect for entertaining. Two car garage! Maintenance free vinyl siding and NEW ROOF in 2023 makes upkeep simple. Minutes from Highway 540, Flowers Plantation, and shopping, with an easy drive to anywhere in the Research Triangle Park area.

16039 Buffalo Rd, Clayton
$434,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10190151 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Prepare to be impressed by this beautifully updated home in the highly desirable Riverwood Athletic Club community! A welcoming rocking-chair front porch sets the tone, while inside, the refinished hardwood floors throughout the main level immediately catch your eye. The functional floor plan features a dedicated home office, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops, a large center island, and convenient powder room nearby. The spacious living room offers built-in bookshelves and a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space. But the true showstopper is the gorgeous screened-in porch, an incredible extension of the living space and the perfect place to relax, entertain, or enjoy the fenced backyard & patio area. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite with a beautifully appointed bath featuring a soaking tub, separate shower, and his-and-hers closets. Three additional bedrooms, a bonus room, and conveniently located upstairs laundry provide plenty of space and flexibility. With thoughtful updates throughout, a desirable floor plan, and a fantastic Riverwood location, 129 Nelson Lane is one you won't want to miss!

129 Nelson Ln, Clayton
$274,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10189298 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to this highly desired very private End Unit townhome. This home has a forest with trees to the right and a beautiful pond in the back. It features 3 bd, 2 1/2 ba and has been well taken care of, it lives and feels like new. It has new carpet upstairs and has been freshly painted. With large windows in the living room and dining area you get an abundance of sunlight throughout the day. On the second floor you will find the spacious master bedroom with large windows that brighten it and allows you to have a beautiful view of the pond behind your home, it has an attached bathroom with walk-in shower and private water closet. It is complete with a walk-in closet and sitting area that could be used as an office. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath and laundry area are on this floor. The first floor is complete with the living room, kitchen, guest bathroom and entry to a single car garage. This townhome also has a community pool just a short walk away. It is conveniently located with shopping and many restaurants just 1 mile away.

31 Wildflower Cir, Clayton
$434,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10188994 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to 119 Bent Willow Drive—a refined Clayton retreat designed for effortless living and upscale entertaining. Step inside to an airy, light-filled open layout anchored by soaring ceilings, freshly painted interiors, and sleek luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. At the heart of the home, the designer kitchen serves as a true center stage, featuring premium quartz countertops, a natural gas range, and seamless flow into the primary living spaces. Unwind beside the cozy fireplace or transition seamlessly to your dedicated main-floor home office—a quiet, sophisticated workspace built for modern productivity. Upstairs, the primary suite delivers a tranquil sanctuary complete with an expansive walk-in closet. An adaptable loft area adds versatile living space for a second lounge, play area, or media room. Near the garage entry, a built-in drop zone with cubbies keeps daily life organized without compromising style.

119 Bent Willow Dr, Clayton
$525,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10188774 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Indulge in the million-dollar luxury finishes you deserve. Featuring over $175,000 in custom boutique renovations, this former model home delivers a level of high-end craftsmanship typically reserved for luxury custom estates. From custom furniture-grade cabinetry and designer spa finishes to major capital improvements like a replacement roof, 2026 HVAC with an integrated UV air purifier, dual gas tankless water heaters, a whole-house water filtration system, and an encapsulated crawlspace, every detail was engineered for pure comfort and worry-free living. Built around a crowd-pleasing split-ranch floor plan, the main level features wide-open living spaces centered around a custom chef's kitchen. Enjoy sleek maple cabinetry, dual ovens, gas cooking, a hidden coffee bar station with a dedicated pot-filler, and a dual-zone wine fridge. The main-floor primary suite serves as your private spa retreat, showcasing a heated MicroSilk jetted tub, a tiled walk-in shower with triple showerheads, and a dedicated sub-floor tankless water heater for fast hot water. Positioned on the opposite side of the main level for optimal privacy, two spacious guest bedrooms share a full hall bath. Outside, enjoy your own park-like sanctuary with a screened porch and a custom deck featuring a permanent gas line for easy outdoor grilling. Best of all, you can access miles of scenic trails right from your backyard. Upstairs features an expansive bonus flex room paired with walk-in unfinished storage. Located within blocks of neighborhood retail, coffee shops, medical offices, and Riverwood Elementary and Middle schools, daily convenience is right at your fingertips. Enjoy Riverwood Athletic Club's resort-style amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools with a 67-foot water slide and a state-of-the-art fitness center. As a resident, you also have access to Riverwood Golf Club and to the SEVEN other Fred Smith Golf & Athletic clubs around the Triangle. You are also positioned just under 20 minutes from major regional employers like Novo Nordisk, Caterpillar, and Grifols. Custom model-home craftsmanship, $175k+ in luxury upgrades, and an established park-like setting make this turn-key residence complete.

101 Charleston Dr, Clayton
$304,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10188417 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to 324 McCarthy Drive! Nestled in the highly sought-after Riverwood Athletic Club community, this stunning Charleston-style home is overflowing with classic Southern charm. The true standout feature is the gorgeous covered side porch that overlooks your own semi-private courtyard—the absolute perfect spot to sip your morning coffee, entertain guests, or unwind in the evenings. Inside, you'll find a beautifully flowing layout designed for easy living and entertaining. Enjoy all the incredible resort-style amenities Riverwood is famous for, including the state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, walking trails, and convenient access to local shops and schools. This unique beauty won't last long—schedule your showing today LENDER INCENTIVE: Help make this home more affordable with a lender-paid 1% temporary rate buydown for the first year! Qualified buyers can receive a mortgage rate that is 1% lower than the note rate during year one, reducing the monthly payment and making the home more affordable upfront. See attached flyer for an example of the full payment vs. the reduced first-year payment. Buyer must qualify for the loan program and meet lender guidelines. Contact the listing agent or lender for details.

324 Mccarthy Dr, Clayton
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