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The smallest town in Johnston County
As its name suggests, Micro is tiny. This rural North Carolina town got its name because of its size, and it's still the smallest incorporated community in Johnston County, with less than 500 residents. The town center, which spans less than a mile down U.S. Route 301, developed around the railroad in the late 1800s. Today, at its only intersection with a stoplight sits a gas station, an auto sales store inside a barn, a police station operating out of a one-story house and a church. “Micro is slated to become one of those areas that sees some growth in the coming years,” says Julie Toy, a Raleigh area native and Realtor with Coldwell Banker Advantage. “Right now, it’s more people that have family land, so they’ve lived there all their lives. There aren’t any major businesses or employers, but what I do think is a draw is affordability. You get out to the outskirts, and you can get a whole lot more home for the money,” Toy explains.
Micro, NC is a mix of homes and agriculture.
Jerome Park and the Cardinal Country Club
Across the railroad tracks near the town center is Jerome Park, a small neighborhood green space with basketball, tennis and pickleball courts. Kids can run around the playground, catch the breeze on the swings or get a lesson in physics on the seesaws while parents chat in shade under the picnic shelter. Golfers can tee off at the Cardinal Country Club, a public course with memberships available for residents. For boating, kayaking, fishing, duck hunting and horse riding, residents can drive 13 miles northeast to Buckhorn Reservoir in Wilson. The daily boat ramp fee is $10 for those who are not Wilson residents, and the artificial lake is stocked with largemouth bass, catfish and crappie.
The city of Micro has large fields for crops and pastures for livestock.
One-level homes and wide-open spaces
Houses in Micro are a mixture of mid-20th-century builds, brand-new construction and manufactured homes. Close to the town center, shotgun, ranch-style homes, brick cottages and minimal traditional dwellings are most common, with New Traditional designs popping up on vacant lots in between. Here, properties sit on minimally landscaped lots, typically a third of an acre in size. Gravel driveways and patches of farmland add to the relaxed, rural vibe. Further from town, along two-lane country roads, the same home styles come with several acres of land, often neighboring farms. Average home values in Micro are significantly below the Raleigh and U.S. averages, with buyers typically paying between $130,000 and $450,000, though some properties can list for more than $600,000. Buyers should note that inventory is low. “There are only two homes for sale there right now. Tells you how small it is,” says Toy with a chuckle.
Micro is located between Selma and Kenly, NC.
Educating the engineers of tomorrow
Kids in Micro can enroll in Johnston County Public Schools, a large district with 37,000 students and a B rating from Niche. Micro Elementary School earns a B rating, while North Johnston Middle School has a B-minus. North Johnston High School scores a C-plus. Students can enroll in its Academy of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing to learn career skills in various industries, from aviation to biotechnology. Students interested in higher education close to home can apply to Johnson Community College in nearby Smithfield.
North Johnston High School is located in Johnston County, NC.
Drivining through the Carolina countryside
Like several other Johnston County towns, Micro sits along the Interstate 95 corridor. Weary travelers stop in town periodically for snacks, gas or a meal. Amtrak trains pull into the station nearby in Selma, providing a direct train route between Johnston County and New York City. Raleigh is a 36-mile drive, Durham is a 63-mile drive and Goldsboro is a 22-mile drive. The nearest hospital is UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, roughly 9 miles away.
Train tracks run down the center of downtown in Micro, NC.
The Endless Yard Sale
Every year, on the third weekend in June, Micro becomes a major travel destination for antique collectors and those who love thrifting. The town participates in the 301 Endless Yard Sale, which takes the average yard sale and stretches it over 100 miles along the highway. Between the town of Weldon and the city of Dunn, antique vendors, boutiques, organizations and everyday people set up yard sales and markets along U.S. Route 301. Various items are on sale, from typical finds like clothes, crafts and home goods to unique collectibles. The event goes back over a decade and continues to grow each year, drawing in bargain hunters from across the country.
Farmland is being replaced by new subdivisions in Micro, NC.
A hearty meal at Old Towne Steakhouse
Old Towne Steakhouse, the only full-service restaurant in Micro, serves steak, baked potatoes and cocktails from its brick building in the town center. Hungry residents and travelers can enjoy the self-serve salad bar and the country store décor, complete with antique wooden chairs. Orders for from-scratch waffles and coffee are placed through a window at Waffee Station and enjoyed on the outdoor patio. On leisurely afternoons, people relax with a tasting at Hinnant Family Vineyards, the largest vineyard in North Carolina for muscadine grapes. Dollar General is near the town center for a quick supply run; otherwise, residents usually travel outside town limits to shop for groceries. Stores like Food Lion and Piggly Wiggly are about 5 miles east in Kenly. For clothing, shoes and more, there’s a Walmart Supercenter and the Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield, 8 miles west.
Olde Towne Steakhouse has great steaks and great service in Micro, NC.
Houses of Worship
Though tiny, Micro’s religious community is growing. Its main stretch of U.S. Route 301 has four churches, including Micro Free Will Baptist Church which has been in the community for more than 100 years and operates a community outreach center. Micro recently welcomed Alsalam Mosque, an Islamic Center serving several Johnston County towns.
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