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$390,000

700 Fernwood Drive, Clayton, NC 27520
Clayton, NC 27520
Listed by ISIS ROMERO Romero · Coldwell Banker HPW
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1965

About this home

"INCREDIBLE EQUITY OPPORTUNITY! Rare chance to build instant sweat equity in a highly desirable Clayton location. This expansive 2,801 sqft all-brick ranch sits on a private 0.6-acre lot and boasts fantastic bones and character. Features include vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, two fireplaces, a newly renovated bathroom with elegant tilework, brand-new rear doors, and a new outdoor pergola. Recently appraised at $480,000, this property is an absolute dream for investors, contractors, or handy buyers looking to customize and create instant value. The property requires TLC, a full clean-out, and cosmetic updates. Sold strictly AS-IS. HUGE BONUS: This property features an FHA ASSUMABLE mortgage! Seller is highly motivated and open to Creative Financing, including Lease-Option / Rent-to-Own terms with an upfront option fee. Due to current condition and utilities being off, this will not qualify for traditional Conventional/FHA/VA loans. Cash, Hard Money, Assumable FHA, or Lease-Option only. Bring your vision and don't miss this rare chance to secure a property with massive upside potential!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10164244
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Dogwood Forest
Status
Active
Days on market
174
On market date
May 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.6 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
West Clayton Elementary
1.32 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
813
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
Middle
Clayton Middle
0.98 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
646
Student:teacher ratio
18.5:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
High
Clayton High
1.24 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,977
Student:teacher ratio
18.7:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Clayton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

65
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks5
Schools6
Transit stops0
Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Clayton, from live MLS data.

On the market 174 days -- 68 more days than Clayton's current average of 106 days.
For reference, the median list price across 633 active listings in Clayton right now is $379,900.

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Est. monthly payment
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$78,000 down
$312,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,024
Property tax (est.)$325
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 7 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.