Johnston County property record for 963 Contender Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,364 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,519 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05H06003B |
| Primary APN | 05H06003B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,364 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 414 sqft |
| Storage Building | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000225163 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 963 CONTENDER DR |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27520-4076 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | LOT 45 SUMMERSET PLACE PH 2 69/48 |
| Legal Subdivision | PHASE TWO SUMMERSET PLACE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 41104 |
963 Contender Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2019.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 963 CONTENDER DR, CLAYTON, NC 27520-4076 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011323441 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4012 / 389 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000643288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Property Address | 963 CONTENDER DR, CLAYTON, NC 27520-4076 |
| Document Number | 0000725932 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC, INSPIRE CLOSING SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 963 CONTENDER DR CLAYTON NC 275204076, CLAYTON, NC 27520-4076 |
| Document Number | 0000725932 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 005801/000885 |
| Instrument | 725932 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 963 Contender Dr was $2,519.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston County |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,519.00 | $403,120 Land $80,000 Building $323,120 | $403,120 Land $80,000 Building $323,120 |
| 2023 | $1,814.00 | $235,630 Land $42,000 Building $193,630 | $235,630 Land $42,000 Building $193,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 963 Contender 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 | 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 risk around 963 Contender Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 122 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 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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