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Off Market Aug 2024 for $599K

$572,652

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,008/mo

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2,839

sq ft

685 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC 27520

About this home

OWNERS REQUEST DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT APPT! Welcome home! Nearly 3 acres of unrestricted land. Ever think of homesteading or a hobby farm? This beautifully updated 1867 home is amazing! 11 ft. ceilings, newer kitchen, 5 fireplaces, and primary on the main level. Enjoy the view from the sun room with a woodstove in the kitchen. The large screened porch is perfect for family gatherings. Property is fully fenced. Two car carport, workshop, tons of storage, a greenhouse, and more! Best of all, there is a detached guest house. Room for horses, livestock, chickens, and more. So much to offer, a must see! Fireplaces ''as is'' . Appliances 4yrs, HVAC 3+-

Single-familyProperty Type

1867Year Built

2.73 acresLot Size

$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Karan Schwencer • HomeTowne Realty

Bought with Abshure Realty Group Abshure • Abshure Realty Group LLC

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•Source:TMLS #10038892

Redfin Estimate

$572,652

$26K since sold in August 2024$18K since August

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This home's estimate is 56.1% higher than the average sale price ($367K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$485,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,508 sq ft
208 Hunting Lodge Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$339,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,343 sq ft
117 Ironwood Ln, Clayton, NC 27520
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$306,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,132 sq ft
29 Sommerset Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$425,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,974 sq ft
105 George Wilton Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$294,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,369 sq ft
1084 Mclemore Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$350,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,455 sq ft
86 Troy Dr, Clayton, NC 27520

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Market trends in 27520, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$361K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

53d

5 days MoM

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282

2 MoM

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Sale history for 685 Matthews Rd

Date

Event

Price

Hive MLS #100458909

Aug 30, 2024

Sold

$599,000

$211/sq ft

Jul 30, 2024

Listed

$599,000

$211/sq ft

OWNERS REQUEST DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT APPT! Welcome home!Nearly 3 acres of unrestricted land. Ever think of homesteading or a hobby farm? This beautifullyupdated 1867 home is amazing! 11 ft. ceilings, newer kitchen, 5 fireplaces, and primary on the mainlevel. Enjoy the view from the sun room with a woodstove in the kitchen. The large screened porchis perfect for family gatherings. Property is fully fenced. Two car carport, workshop, tons of storage, a greenhouse, and more! Best of all, there is a detached guest house. Room for horses, livestock, chickens, and more. So much to offer, a must see! Fireplaces ''as is'' . Appliances 4yrs, HVAC 3+

TMLS #10038892

Aug 30, 2024

Sold

$599,000

$211/sq ft

Aug 1, 2024

Pending

—

Jul 28, 2024

Listed

$599,000

$211/sq ft

Jul 1, 2024

Coming Soon

$599,000

$211/sq ft

TMLS #2309140

May 8, 2020

Sold

$479,500

$169/sq ft

Mar 22, 2020

Contingent

—

Mar 20, 2020

Listed

$479,500

$169/sq ft

+25

Stunning farmhouse back on market and ready to go. Repairs made and all info available with serious offer. Impressive and stunning layout awaits you as you enter the original front double doors. 11 ft ceilings on the first level with a layout that is sure to induce family gatherings and entertaining. Gather around the kitchen island and enjoy the wood burning stove. Views from sun room, screen porch and more. Guest house and detached Rec room. Possibilities are endless. .. . don't miss out on this beauty!

TMLS #2250945

Jan 11, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jan 10, 2020

Relisted

—

Dec 26, 2019

Contingent

—

Dec 11, 2019

Price Changed

$464,900

$164/sq ft

Oct 14, 2019

Price Changed

$484,900

$171/sq ft

Aug 24, 2019

Price Changed

$499,500

$176/sq ft

Aug 9, 2019

Price Changed

$514,500

$181/sq ft

Jul 19, 2019

Price Changed

$524,500

$185/sq ft

Jun 10, 2019

Price Changed

$539,500

$190/sq ft

Apr 26, 2019

Listed

$549,500

$194/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1994

Sold

$59,500

$21/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,308 (−1.6%)

$116,570 + $412,630

$529,200

2025

$3,360 (+84.0%)

$116,570 + $412,630

$529,200

2024

$1,826 (+3.5%)

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2023

$1,764 (−4.9%)

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2022

$1,854

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2021

$1,854 (−1.2%)

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2020

$1,877

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2019

$1,877 (+19.0%)

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2018

$1,578

$44,960 + $140,110

$185,070

2017

$1,578

$44,960 + $140,110

$185,070

2016

$1,577 (+2.6%)

$44,960 + $140,110

$185,070

2014

$1,537

$44,960 + $135,360

$180,320

2013

$1,537 (+0.9%)

$44,960 + $135,360

$180,320

2012

$1,524

$44,960 + $135,360

$180,320

2011

$1,524

$44,960 + $135,360

$180,320

Tax history for 685 Matthews Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,308 (−1.6%)

$116,570 + $412,630

$529,200

2025

$3,360 (+84.0%)

$116,570 + $412,630

$529,200

2024

$1,826 (+3.5%)

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2023

$1,764 (−4.9%)

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2022

$1,854

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2021

$1,854 (−1.2%)

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2020

$1,877

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2019

$1,877 (+19.0%)

$66,610 + $158,850

$225,460

2018

$1,578

$44,960 + $140,110

$185,070

2017

$1,578

$44,960 + $140,110

$185,070

2016

$1,577 (+2.6%)

$44,960 + $140,110

$185,070

2014

$1,537

$44,960 + $135,360

$180,320

2013

$1,537 (+0.9%)

$44,960 + $135,360

$180,320

2012

$1,524

$44,960 + $135,360

$180,320

2011

$1,524

$44,960 + $135,360

$180,320

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.73 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,630

Year built

1867

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Johnston County

APN

06F04036G

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

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
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Carport, Circular Driveway, Detached
Parking Total: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Primary Downstairs, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning Stove
Fireplaces Total: 5
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2839.0
Structure Type: House, Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Foundation Details: Other
Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden
Fencing: Full, Partial
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2839.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Garage(s), Greenhouse, Guest House, Outbuilding, Storage, Workshop
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Land Information
Horse: Yes
Vegetation: Cleared

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.73
Lot Size Area: 2.73
Lot Size Square Feet: 118918.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: RAG

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1764.22

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Septic Available, Propane
Water Source: Well

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Ductless, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Gas Pack, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Ductless, Gas Pack

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: None

School Information
Elementary School: Johnston - Polenta
Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Swift Creek
High School: Johnston - Cleveland

Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: Cleveland Rd to Matthews Rd (opposite the GCAA ball fields) Home on left just before Polenta Rd. There are 2 entrances
Latitude: 35.557609
Longitude: -78.522325
Postal Code: 27520
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,630
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1867
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Johnston County
APN: 06F04036G

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-09-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-07-31T18:26:48Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-07-26T22:13:44Z

Around this home

Schools

Polenta Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Swift Creek Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

8/10

Cleveland High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

7/10 Wind Factor

78% 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

$545,000 – $659,000

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Home values near 685 Matthews Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
613 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1079 Sq. Ft.	$350,080
526 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$301,356

Address	Redfin Estimate
545 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$392,685
635 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4418 Sq. Ft.	$823,593

Address	Redfin Estimate
579 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| 400 Sq. Ft.	—
501 Matthews Rd, Clayton, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1036 Sq. Ft.	$197,813

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