RARE in the Highly Sought-After PRINCETON SCHOOL DISTRICT! This 2.08-ACRE PROPERTY includes a home already in place and offers plenty of potential. WATER IS CONNECTED and a SEPTIC SYSTEM IS ALREADY INSTALLED, making this property ready for immediate use. The home is currently tenant-occupied, and the new owner will assume the existing tenant arrangement. Enjoy the quiet setting of COUNTRY LIVING WITH NO HOA while still being conveniently located near HWY 70 for quick access to Goldsboro, Smithfield, and Raleigh. A great investment or future homesite opportunity in desirable Johnston County! CASH OR CONVENTIONAL LOAN ONLY.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
2.08 acresLot Size
$119Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Beth Hines• RE/MAX SOUTHLAND REALTY II
Bought with Yolanda Perez• NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc.
Est. $1,020 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 238 Old Cornwallis Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10170570
Jul 29, 2026
Sold
$140,000
$119/sq ft
Jul 9, 2026
Pending
—
May 29, 2026
Listed
$168,892
$144/sq ft
Hive MLS #100577605
Jul 29, 2026
Sold
$140,000
$119/sq ft
Jul 9, 2026
Contingent
—
May 29, 2026
Listed
$168,892
$144/sq ft
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RARE in the Highly Sought-After PRINCETON SCHOOL DISTRICT! This 2.08-ACRE PROPERTY includes a home already in place and offers plenty of potential. WATER IS CONNECTED and a SEPTIC SYSTEM IS ALREADY INSTALLED, making this property ready for immediate use. The home is currently tenant-occupied, and the new owner will assume the existing tenant arrangement. Enjoy the quiet setting of COUNTRY LIVING WITH NO HOA while still being conveniently located near HWY 70 for quick access to Goldsboro, Smithfield, and Raleigh. A great investment or future homesite opportunity in desirable Johnston County! CASH OR CONVENTIONAL LOAN ONLY.
TMLS #10119518
May 22, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Dec 23, 2025
Price Changed
$174,115
$148/sq ft
Sep 3, 2025
Listed
$179,500
$153/sq ft
Hive MLS #100527935
May 22, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Dec 23, 2025
Price Changed
$174,115
$148/sq ft
Aug 29, 2025
Listed
$179,500
$153/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,046 (−1.6%)
$65,730 + $101,630
$167,360
2025
$1,063 (+61.1%)
$65,730 + $101,630
$167,360
2024
$660 (+2.5%)
$32,860 + $48,560
$81,420
2023
$643 (−4.8%)
$32,860 + $48,560
$81,420
2022
$676
$32,860 + $48,560
$81,420
2021
$676 (+2.5%)
$32,860 + $48,560
$81,420
2020
$660
$32,860 + $48,560
$81,420
2019
$660 (+7.4%)
$32,860 + $48,560
$81,420
2018
$614
$32,860 + $41,090
$73,950
2017
$614 (+0.1%)
$32,860 + $41,090
$73,950
2016
$613
$32,860 + $41,090
$73,950
2014
$613 (−0.1%)
$32,860 + $41,090
$73,950
2013
$614
$32,860 + $41,090
$73,950
2012
$614
$32,860 + $41,090
$73,950
2011
$614
$32,860 + $41,090
$73,950
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.08 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnston County
APN
04P10144Q
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 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
Parking Features: On Site, Open, Outside
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Inside, Main Level
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Flooring: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1176.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,176
Above Grade Finished Area: 1176.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.08
Lot Size Area: 2.08
Lot Size Square Feet: 90604.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1062.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Other
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Other
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: take highway 70 left at Hardees onto Rains Mill then Right on Old Cornwallis - home on right
Latitude: 35.487554
Longitude: -78.157675
Postal Code: 27569
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Johnston County
APN: 04P10144Q
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Inside, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-07-29
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-05-29T17:34:47Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-05-29T17:34:47Z
Around this home
Schools
Princeton Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Princeton High
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Princeton, NC • 27569
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
7.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$164,000 – $198,000
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