Is Clayton, NC 27520 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Clayton is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 14% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 37% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #145 of 424 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Clayton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Clayton, NC 27520 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 282 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 12%, homes sold more slowly (46 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $360,574. Overall, Clayton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Johnston County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Clayton ranks #145 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Micro 27555 (0% sold over asking) or Smithfield 27577 (8% sold over asking), while Selma 27576 (19% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Clayton real estate
Is Clayton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Clayton, NC 27520 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Clayton?
The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Clayton sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Clayton?
About 0.62% of a home’s value a year in Johnston County, or roughly $2,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Clayton?
The median sale price was $360,574 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $187 per square foot.
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