537 Contender Dr, Clayton, NC 27520 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 537 Contender Dr, Clayton, NC 27520

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,793 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.86 acres (37,462 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$241,000 (Jul 2015)
Tax Bill	$2,689 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05H06003X`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05H06003X`
Alternative APN	`2000186029`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,793 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,631 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,596 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	426 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2011
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	37,462 sqft (0.86 acres)
Garage Area	529 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Patio
Porch Area	309 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2000186029
Street Address	537 CONTENDER DR
City	CLAYTON
State	NC
Zip	27520-4082
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RAG
Legal Description	23 SUMMERSET PL 69/48
Legal Subdivision	SUMMERSET PLACE SUBDIVISION
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil Division	CLAYTON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	41104

Owner

Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	537 CONTENDER DR, CLAYTON, NC 27520-4082
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 26, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 8, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2015458602
Deed Book / Page	4623 / 979
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON NC
Property Address	537 CONTENDER DR, CLAYTON, NC 27520-4082
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2022
Title Company	AMROCK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000767340
Date	Aug 26, 2021
Book Page	6029/543
Instrument	2021767340

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2041

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON NC
Property Address	537 CONTENDER DR, CLAYTON, NC 27520-4082
Document Number	0000657623
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	537 CONTENDER DR CLAYTON NC 275204082, CLAYTON, NC 27520-4082

Mortgage

Document Number	0000657623
Date	May 4, 2020
Book Page	005583/000599
Instrument	657623

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	May 3, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Johnston County
Unified School District	Johnston County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,689.00 (+32.4%)	$430,290 (+63.09%) Land $80,000 Building $350,290	$430,290 (+63.09%) Land $80,000 Building $350,290
2023	$2,031.00	$263,830 Land $42,000 Building $221,830	$263,830 Land $42,000 Building $221,830

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	2 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

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	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	JOHNSTON CO-WEST serves 99,027 people · EPA ID NC0351070
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	May 2026
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
T-Mobile Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Nearby Properties on Contender Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures