OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2017 for $182K

$295,892

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,502/mo

•

1,761

sq ft

970 Short Journey Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

About this home

Lovely farm house style home with great country feel. Fresh paint, newer roof (2012), newer a/c/heat pump (2011), chair rails, moldings. Great property w/ nearly two acres unrestricted. Master on main floor, bedroom upstairs has large area adjoining for walk-in closet or sitting area. Easy access to Smithfield, Garner shopping. Fridge conveys, playset conveys. Garage/barn, shed, ckn coop. Ho Warranty incl w/ coverage w/ fridge provided. In-ground pool needs TLC. Come, give this home your own personal touches.

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

1.96 acresLot Size

$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Suzanne Weber • Crestline Realty

Bought with Charlotte Rybinski • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Cary

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•Source:TMLS #2103586

Redfin Estimate

$295,892

$114K since sold in March 2017$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 16.1% lower than the average sale price ($352K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$350,000
A
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$319,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,472 sq ft
34 Cashew Ln, Smithfield, NC 27577
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$399,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,961 sq ft
262 Clayton Pointe Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$305,999
D
3 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft
113 Mccoy Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$360,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,535 sq ft
271 Silver Creek Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$379,990
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,929 sq ft
176 Starlet Ridge Way, Clayton, NC 27520

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Market trends in 27577, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$330K

$8 MoM

Avg. days on market

78d

6 days MoM

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144

20 MoM

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Sale history for 970 Short Journey Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2103586

Mar 3, 2017

Sold

$182,000

$103/sq ft

Feb 10, 2017

Pending

—

Jan 14, 2017

Contingent

—

Dec 29, 2016

Listed

$187,500

$106/sq ft

TMLS #943895

Aug 30, 2007

Sold

$140,000

$80/sq ft

Jul 24, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jul 12, 2007

Listed

$134,900

$77/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1990

Sold

$105,500

$60/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,994 (−1.6%)

$90,550 + $228,410

$318,960

2025

$2,025 (+33.0%)

$90,550 + $228,410

$318,960

2024

$1,523 (+5.2%)

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2023

$1,448 (−2.5%)

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2022

$1,486

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2021

$1,486 (−3.7%)

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2020

$1,542

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2019

$1,542 (+19.7%)

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2018

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2017

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2016

$1,288

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2014

$1,288

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2013

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2012

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2011

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

Tax history for 970 Short Journey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,994 (−1.6%)

$90,550 + $228,410

$318,960

2025

$2,025 (+33.0%)

$90,550 + $228,410

$318,960

2024

$1,523 (+5.2%)

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2023

$1,448 (−2.5%)

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2022

$1,486

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2021

$1,486 (−3.7%)

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2020

$1,542

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2019

$1,542 (+19.7%)

$51,740 + $136,300

$188,040

2018

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2017

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2016

$1,288

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2014

$1,288

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2013

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2012

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

2011

$1,289

$34,930 + $118,470

$153,400

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.96 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

1,734

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Johnston County

APN

15I07034C

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
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Gravel, Parking Pad

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Dining L, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Primary Downstairs
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl

Room Information
Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 1761.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1761.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.96
Lot Size Area: 1.96
Lot Size Dimensions: 581x212x149x255x140x131
Lot Size Square Feet: 85377.6
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1289.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: USDA

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown

School Information
Elementary School: Johnston - W Smithfield
Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Smithfield
High School: Johnston - Smithfield Selma

Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: From 42 take Cleveland south to Short Journey. Home is on the left. From Smithfield, left on 210, right on Cleveland, right on Short Journey. Home is on the left. From Bus. 70 south take right on Swift Creek to Short Journey, home is on the right.
Latitude: 35.54179
Longitude: -78.422767
Postal Code: 27577

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,734
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Johnston County
APN: 15I07034C

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: 2017-03-03
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T03:21:38.000Z

Around this home

Schools

West Smithfield Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi

4/10

Swift Creek Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi

8/10

Smithfield-Selma High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi

3/10

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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

75% 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

Smithfield, NC • 27577

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$282,000 – $341,000

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Home values near 970 Short Journey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1151 Short Journey Rd, Smithfield, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3397 Sq. Ft.	$955,104
1080 Short Journey Rd, Smithfield, NC 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2692 Sq. Ft.	$1,185,674

Address	Redfin Estimate
1177 Short Journey Rd, Smithfield, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1838 Sq. Ft.	$361,036
722 Short Journey Rd, Smithfield, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1206 Sq. Ft.	$284,499

Address	Redfin Estimate
1001 Short Journey Rd, Smithfield, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$228,505
959 Short Journey Rd, Smithfield, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1762 Sq. Ft.	$432,581

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