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.
Sold for $300,000
$300,000
53 Diploma Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
3beds
1,584sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2020
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$302,100 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$1,791 Estimated rent
Home value
$302,100
$287,000 - $317,000
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Electric fireplaceLarge master suiteBright and functional kitchenOne car garageScreen porchOpen concept first floorTwo bedrooms
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Listed by:
Angelina Corroo 262-455-1559,
HomeTowne Realty
Bought with:
Tracy Tant, 343325
HomeTowne Realty
Sherry Byrd, 294877
HomeTowne Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10171540
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,584
- Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,584
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 05034071B
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Academy Point
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $137 monthly
Location
- Region: Clayton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $308,760
- Annual tax amount: $3,118
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Sold | $300,000-1.6%$189/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10171540 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2026 | Pending sale | $305,000$193/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $305,000+22%$193/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10171540 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2021 | Sold | $249,900$158/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2348649 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2021 | Contingent | $249,900$158/sqft |
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| 12/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $249,900$158/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,118 +8% | $308,760 +41.1% |
| 2024 | $2,888 +2.3% | $218,760 |
| 2023 | $2,822 -2.9% | $218,760 +0.1% |
| 2022 | $2,906 +1.5% | $218,470 |
| 2021 | $2,862 | $218,470 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27520
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cooper ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Riverwood MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 5/10Clayton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnston - Cooper Academy
- Middle: Johnston - Riverwood Middle
- High: Johnston - Clayton High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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