Johnston County property record for 438 Cardinal Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,311 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,283 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2000227748 |
| Primary APN | 2000227748 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,311 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,516 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,311 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000227748 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 CARDINAL DR |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27520-3017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | LOT 85 COUNTRY ESTATES SEC 3 21/79 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAYTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 41001 |
438 Cardinal Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 733 RIVER DELL TOWNES AVE, CLAYTON, NC 27527-8923 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202436309 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6786 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 438 Cardinal Dr was $2,283.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston County |
| Municipality | Clayton Town |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,283.00 | $228,350 (-) Land $75,000 Building $153,350 | $228,350 (-) Land $75,000 Building $153,350 |
| 2025 | $228,350 Land $75,000 Building $153,350 | $228,350 Land $75,000 Building $153,350 | |
| 2023 | $1,876.00 | $145,440 Land $42,000 Building $103,440 | $145,440 Land $42,000 Building $103,440 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 438 Cardinal Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 438 Cardinal Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CLAYTON serves 30,876 people · EPA ID NC0351020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from JOHNSTON CO-WEST |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 462 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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