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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 53 Diploma Dr
General
- Sold For: $300,000
- HOA FEE: $137/month
- Taxes: $3,118 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10171540
- Added to Site: 140 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Indoor Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage
Location
- County: Johnston
- Subdivision: Academy Point
School Information
- Elementary School: Johnston - Cooper Academy
- Middle School: Johnston - Riverwood Middle
- High School: Johnston - Clayton High
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Academy Point Community Association
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 1584
- Square Feet: 1,584
- Living Area: 1,584 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,584 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2020
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Zoning: PUD
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: Yes
- Association Fee: $137
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $3,118.47
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- APN: 05034071B
- Lot Number: 54
Listed by HomeTowne Realty, Angelina Corroo (262) 455-1559
Sold by HomeTowne Realty, Tracy Tant
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Schools
Schools serving 53 Diploma Dr
School District:Johnston County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cooper Elementary 849 Mial Street, Clayton, NC 27520 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Riverwood Middle 204 Athletic Club Boulevard, Clayton, NC 27527 | 6-8 | 2.9 mi |
Clayton High 600 South Fayetteville Street, Clayton, NC 27520 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 53 Diploma Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/21/2026
Sold
$300,000
-1.64%
MLS
6/03/2026
Listed
$305,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
53 Diploma Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 (MLS# 10171540) is a Single Family property that was sold at $300,000 on July 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 53 Diploma Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Clayton? You can browse all Clayton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

