$300,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2026

53 Diploma Dr Clayton, NC 27520

Clayton Area
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 21, 2026

$189 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Riverwood Middle School Rated A-
  • Screened Porch
  • Double Vanity

About This Home

As of July 2026

This move in ready starter home is only minutes from shopping, restaurants and entertainment in Downtown Clayton! Fresh paint, new carpets - move right in and enjoy your new home! Plus the lawn maintenance is included in your HOA! Take your pick of amenities at any of the Fred Smith communities including indoor/outdoor pools, fitness centers, golf, dog parks and more! The open concept first floor is perfect for entertaining - the living room with built in cabinets and electric fireplace opens to the dining area and bright and functional kitchen. The screen porch is a great place to gear up or wind down for the day! Upstairs you'll find the large master suite, two bedrooms, full bath and a laundry room with stackable units. One car garage plus plenty of parking in the expanded driveway make this the perfect starter home! Academy Point is a very walkable community and only a few more minutes walk to Downtown Clayton.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angelina Corroo

HomeTowne Realty License #291800 Listed on: 06/03/2026

HomeTowne Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Tant

HomeTowne Realty License #343325

HomeTowne Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,118

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned PUD

HOA Fees

  • $137 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Cooper Academy Elementary School
  • Riverwood Middle School
  • Clayton High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05034071B

Community Details

Overview

  • Academy Point Community Association, Phone Number (919) 322-4680
  • Academy Point Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,118

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

3,920 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$137 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2020
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: None
  • Subdivision Name: Academy Point
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1584.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Monthly Association Fees2: 137.0
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6Ik0wMDAwMDM4OSIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjEwMTcxNTQwIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA3LTIxVDE1OjQ5OjMyLjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzI1ODcxIiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.rPm170-EfdwOgzdJkDET07uecWB9Nl_XfsgLsUlDazQ/badge
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Smooth Ceilings
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Interior Features:Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Smooth Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: None
  • Acres: 0.09
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: None
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: No
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 137.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Academy Point Community Association
  • Phone: 919-322-4680
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Johnston - Clayton High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Riverwood Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PUD
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 05034071B

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3118.47
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Map Number: 54

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Johnston - Cooper Academy

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,373
Outstanding Balance
$216,345
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$94,060
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $250,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $245,373 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/21/2026 07/21/26 Sold $300,000 -1.6% $189 / Sq Ft
06/21/2026 06/21/26 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2026 06/03/26 For Sale $305,000 -- $193 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,118 $308,760 $70,000 $238,760
2024 $2,888 $218,760 $50,000 $168,760
2023 $2,822 $218,760 $50,000 $168,760
2022 $2,906 $218,470 $50,000 $168,470
2021 $2,862 $218,470 $50,000 $168,470
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Angelina Corroo

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Angelina Corroo

    HomeTowne Realty

    (262) 455-1559

    201 Total Sales

    Angelina Corroo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Tracy Tant

    HomeTowne Realty

    (919) 337-3824

    9 Total Sales

    Tracy Tant
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  • Sherry Byrd

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Sherry Byrd

    HomeTowne Realty

    (919) 649-4082

    159 Total Sales

    Sherry Byrd
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10171540

Doorify MLS

APN: 05034071B

North Carolina Johnston County Clayton 27520

53 Diploma Dr, Clayton, NC

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