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2261 Government Rd Clayton, NC 27520

$315,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,829

Acres

1.06

Year

1985

Close Date

Sep 3, 2021

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$172

Date Listed

May 27, 2021

Description of 2261 Government Rd, Clayton, NC 27520

Listing details for 2261 Government Rd, Clayton, NC 27520 : Beautiful two story country cedar home! Great detached large garage space and room above it. Home is conveniently located off Highway 42 W between 1-40 and Clayton. There is tons of privacy with this home. Specifically, the home isn't located in a subdivision and is surrounded by lots of trees. The home has a fabulous wrap porch and screened in porch. The interior includes stained wood moldings, a dining room with hardwood floors and a beautiful country style kitchen. This home is a must see!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:22 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$289,000

MLS #ID

2386222

Close Price

$315,000

Close Date

Sep 3, 2021

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,829

Acres

1.06

Year

1985

Days on Site

759 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$172

Date Listed

May 27, 2021

Location

Street Address

2261 Government Rd

City

Clayton

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27520

County

Johnston

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

I-40 EAST FROM RALEIGH TO HWY 70, EXIT HWY 70 TO HWY 42, RIGHT ON HWY 42, LEFT ON GOVERNMENT ROAD

Schools

Elementary School

W Clayton

Middle School

Clayton

High School

Clayton

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

1,829

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1985

Style

Ranch

Construction Materials

Cedar

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$172

Lot Size (Acres)

1.06

Lot Dimensions

50 x 124 x 233 x 122 x 239 x 194 x 128

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Room Over Garage, Shower Only and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave and Plumbed For Ice Maker

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Vinyl

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Gas Log, Living Room and Masonry

Heating

Electric, Forced Air and Propane

Cooling

Heat Pump and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front and Unpaved

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Porch and Screened

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	—
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bonus Room	—
Other	Main
Other	Main

Listing Provided By

Rhonda Kosor, 919-868-6162, Mark Spain Real Estate

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2386222

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$341K – $421K

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

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$341K – $421K

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Property History

DateEventPrice

9/3/2021

Sold

$315,000

$172/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2386222

5/27/2021

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2386222

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What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$341K – $421K

Exact number$2,845,000

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