Investor / Fixer-Upper Special. Brick ranch conveniently located between the Clayton Bypass and Downtown Clayton. LOTS of potential! House needs new roof, hot water heater and other updates/repairs. Being sold as-is. Backyard storage barn has concrete floor. Priced to sell!
OLDER BRICK RANCH. LOTS OF SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR THE MONEY. CONVENIENT CLAYTON LOCATION. NEEDS SOME UPDATING BUT WOULD MAKE GOOD FIRST TIME BUYER OR INVESTOR PROPERTY. PROPERTY BEING SOLD `AS IS`
TMLS #2523114
Aug 3, 2023
Sold
$199,000
$157/sq ft
Jul 26, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2023
Listed
$210,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 2000
Sold
$76,500
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,152 (−1.6%)
$39,520 + $144,810
$184,330
2025
$1,171 (+39.0%)
$39,520 + $144,810
$184,330
2024
$842 (−3.6%)
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2023
$873 (−0.9%)
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2022
$881
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2021
$881 (−3.4%)
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2020
$912
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2019
$912 (+20.1%)
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2018
$759
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2017
$759 (+2.3%)
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2016
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2014
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2013
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2012
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2011
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
Tax history for 2004 Happy Trails Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,152 (−1.6%)
$39,520 + $144,810
$184,330
2025
$1,171 (+39.0%)
$39,520 + $144,810
$184,330
2024
$842 (−3.6%)
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2023
$873 (−0.9%)
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2022
$881
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2021
$881 (−3.4%)
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2020
$912
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2019
$912 (+20.1%)
$31,920 + $72,010
$103,930
2018
$759
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2017
$759 (+2.3%)
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2016
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2014
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2013
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2012
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
2011
$742
$22,800 + $61,780
$84,580
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
1,272
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnston County
APN
05H04025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, None
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Building Area Total: 1270.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1270.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Ownership Type: Other
Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.51
Lot Size Area: 0.51
Lot Size Dimensions: 189 x 321 x 196 x 158 x 52
Lot Size Square Feet: 22215.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: county
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 881.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Johnston - W Clayton
Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Clayton
High School: Johnston - Clayton
Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: i-40 East to Hwy 70 Bypass, right on right Road, Left on Ranch Road, .2 mile on Right
Latitude: 35.618728
Longitude: -78.453888
Postal Code: 27520
Road Frontage Type: Other
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,272
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Johnston County
APN: 05H04025
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2023-08-04
Documents Change Timestamp: 2023-10-25T09:30:12Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-28T06:49:05Z
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Schools
East Clayton Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Clayton Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Clayton High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% 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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Estimated sale price
$178,000 – $215,000
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