Investor opportunity with built-in cash flow in the growing Clayton market. This duplex-style property, built in 2002, sits on a generous 0.71-acre lot in Johnston County and offers immediate income with long-term upside. Each unit features a functional 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout with a kitchen, combined living/family space, and a private garage. A shared laundry room adds convenience for tenants while helping reduce owner maintenance costs. The property is currently tenant-occupied with consistent rental income providing a turnkey investment for buyers looking to step into an income-producing asset from day one. The expansive lot offers additional flexibility and future potential--whether for value-add improvements, rental optimization, or long-term redevelopment considerations (buyer to verify). Located just outside Raleigh in a high-demand rental corridor, this property benefits from continued growth and strong tenant demand in the Clayton area. Ideal for investors seeking steady cash flow, portfolio expansion, or buyers looking to secure a property today with future upside. Each Lease is month-to-month.
Multi-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$233Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leon Howard• EXP Realty LLC
Listed by Charity Messaoudi• eXp Realty, LLC - C
Bought with Kathy Hill• Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Triangle East
Sale and tax history for 1066 Government Rd Unit A/b
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10166834
Aug 17, 2026
Sold
$267,400
$233/sq ft
Jun 23, 2026
Pending
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May 19, 2026
Listed
$300,000
$261/sq ft
May 13, 2026
Coming Soon
$300,000
$261/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Johnston County
APN
05G04008J
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.
AR
Agricultural-Residential District
The agricultural-residential district (AR) is intended to encourage the continuance of agricultural uses as well as to ensure that residential development will occur at sufficient densities to provide for a range of housing opportunities throughout the county. Further, it is the intention of the regulations of this district to ensure that residential development having access and connecting to public water and sanitary sewer systems will occur within a healthful environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Common Area, Laundry Room, Main Level
Flooring: Linoleum
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number: A/b
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Unknown
Building Area Total: 1150.0
Structure Type: Duplex
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: None
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Asphalt
Property information
Living Area: 1,150
Above Grade Finished Area: 1150.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
Levels: One
Other Structures: None
Land Information
Horse: No
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.71
Lot Size Area: 0.71
Lot Size Square Feet: 30927.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: No
Zoning: RAG
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1675.89
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Engineered Septic
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
High School: Cleveland County Schools
Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: Turn-by-turn from I-40 Exit 312: 1. Take Exit 312 for NC-42 toward Clayton/Fuquay-Varina. 2. Turn onto NC-42 East toward Clayton. o From Raleigh/I-40 East: turn left onto NC-42. o From Benson/Wilmington/I-40 West: turn right onto NC-42. 3. Continue on NC-42 East. 4. Turn right onto Government Road. 5. Continue on Government Road to 1066 Government Road, Clayton, NC 27520. 6. Watch for the mailbox/property signage; the property is along the rural residential stretch of Government Road.
Latitude: 35.592899
Longitude: -78.499665
Postal Code: 27520
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Community Features: None
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Johnston County
APN: 05G04008J
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Common Area, Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-08-25
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-05-19T19:48:54Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-05-19T19:52:30Z
Around this home
Schools
Polenta Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Swift Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Cleveland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
70% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Clayton, NC • 27520
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Clayton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$272,000 – $329,000
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