Johnston Homes for Sale

Welcome to Johnston County, North Carolina—a hidden gem that beautifully blends the charm of rural living with the conveniences of urban accessibility. Nestled just a short drive from the vibrant city of Raleigh, Johnston County is renowned for its rich history, warm community spirit, and picturesque landscapes. Here, you'll find a harmonious mix of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a tranquil lifestyle.

Johnston County boasts an array of outdoor activities, with scenic parks, hiking trails, and beautiful lakes that invite you to explore nature’s wonders. The area is also home to a thriving arts scene, delightful local eateries, and a variety of annual festivals that celebrate the unique culture of the region. With excellent schools and a strong sense of community, it’s no wonder that more people are choosing to call Johnston County home.

For those looking to settle down, the real estate market in Johnston County offers a diverse selection of homes for sale. Whether you’re searching for a charming historic property, a modern family home, or a cozy cottage, you’ll find something that suits your taste and budget. The housing options are as varied as the landscape, ranging from spacious suburban neighborhoods to serene rural retreats.

Explore the opportunities that await you in Johnston County, where your dream home is just a listing away. With its welcoming atmosphere and abundance of amenities, this is a place where you can truly thrive. Join the community and discover why so many are proud to call Johnston County their home!

Newest Johnston Homes for Sale

$384,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100593848 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,792 SqFt. ⋅ 2018 Year Built

PRINCETON SCHOOLS! DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP! Custom Built by a Local Builder!! MAIN LEVEL OWNER'S SUITE! This inviting 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH home offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and convenience. Located in the highly desirable PRINCETON SCHOOL DISTRICT and just minutes from HWY 70, this home provides an easy commute to SMITHFIELD, GOLDSBORO, RALEIGH, and surrounding areas. Inside, you'll find a spacious FAMILY ROOM featuring CATHEDRAL CEILINGS and a cozy GAS LOG FIREPLACE, creating a warm and welcoming space for relaxing or entertaining. The well-designed KITCHEN features a GRANITE ISLAND, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, and a WALK-IN PANTRY, offering plenty of room for meal prep, storage, and gathering with family and friends. The MAIN LEVEL OWNER'S SUITE is thoughtfully designed with TRAY CEILINGS, a DOUBLE VANITY, WALK-IN SHOWER, and generous closet space. The SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN provides privacy for everyone, while the additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Everyday living is made easier with a LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM featuring a sink and cabinetry, along with an ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE for convenience. For those needing extra space, the DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP provides endless possibilities for hobbies, storage, a workshop, or weekend projects and Plenty of Concrete Drive and Parking Space. Enjoy your morning coffee on the COVERED ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH or relax year-round in the ENCLOSED BACK PORCH overlooking the backyard. With its desirable location, spacious layout, and incredible extra features, this home offers the space you've been looking for both inside and out!

156 Clipper Ln, Smithfield

$499,900

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100593665 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3,313 SqFt. ⋅ 2014 Year Built

Curb side appeal, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. This is a spacious open floor plan. New LVP flooring and paint throughout. Living room has a wall of windows making the home light and bright. There is a fireplace to warm the nights away. The kitchen has a large island with granite and comes with a walk in pantry, there is a separate eating area to the side. There is the laundry room off the kitchen and on your way to the garage, with the 1/2 bath next to it. The formal dining room has coffered ceiling. The main floor bedroom has a trey ceiling and bright windows. The main bath has dual vanities, two walk in closets and 1 linen closet. Upstairs you have 2 bedrooms joined by a Jack and Jill bathroom. The 3rd bedroom uses the hall bathroom as theirs. The Big additional room has attic access. Celebrating family events will be a breeze in this amazing back yard from the eleavated back porch to the patio with pergola that has electrical and firepit. The 2 raised garden beds will bring out your green thumb. The garage comes with substantial shelving to help you store. The neighborhood is family friendly. This home comes with a VA Assumable Loan, let's talk.

19 Willow Oak Trl, Clayton

$529,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100593594 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,675 SqFt. ⋅ 2003 Year Built

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home nestled on 8 beautiful acres with NO HOA! Offering the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and country living, this property features fresh interior paint, a 2023 roof, a 2023 water softener, an updated kitchen, and beautifully updated bathrooms. Step outside and enjoy the peaceful surroundings with plenty of space for gardening, recreation, or creating your own mini farm. The property is enhanced by mature apple, fig, and pecan trees, providing both beauty and seasonal harvests, the three goats currently on the property could convey with the sale, along with the chicken coop, making this a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a true country lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a private retreat, a hobby farm, or simply room to spread out and enjoy nature, this exceptional property offers endless possibilities. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind home where acreage, privacy, and freedom come together in a truly special setting!

210 West Rd, Angier

$314,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100593531 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,619 SqFt. ⋅ 2026 Year Built

Beautiful new construction in Glenwood Subdivision with no HOA and no city taxes! This 1,619 sq ft ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and great curb appeal with a welcoming rocking chair front porch. Inside features a study with sliding barn door and an open kitchen and living area with stainless steel appliances and a fireplace with mantle and electric insert. The spacious owner's suite includes a walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the layout. Enjoy the back deck overlooking the yard. Convenient to I-95 for an easy commute!

43 Gold Ct, Kenly

$339,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100593452 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,067 SqFt. ⋅ 2024 Year Built

MASSIVE PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! EFFORTLESS, END-UNIT LIVING!! This End-Unit Townhome with 2067sqft has 3BDR, 2.5BA and a Loft located in the Sought After Waterfront District in Flowers Plantation. Enter into a Wide Open Floorplan. Cooks Kitchen with Large Island, Tons of Counter and Cabinet Space, Pantry and Tile Backsplash. Downstairs Primary Retreat with a HUGE Tile Shower, Dual Vanity and Walk in Closet. Spacious Living Room. Sizable Sunny Loft upstairs along with 2 more Bedrooms with Great Closets. Enjoy the Outdoors on the Covered Porch or Patio. Or Talk a Stroll on the Walking Trails around the Pond. and This Home is situated next to Neighborhood Open Space. This Home is in a Perfect Location being Within Walking Distance of Restaurants, Shopping and Other Conveniences...with more Planned to Come. Live Effortlessly with the Lawn Care and some Exterior Maintenance being handled by the HOA!!

38 N District Ave, Clayton

$375,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100593433 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,708 SqFt. ⋅ 2012 Year Built

Welcome to this well maintained 1,708 sq ft ranch in the desirable Chandlers Ridge community! This 3 bed/2 bath home sits on a flat, fenced in .19 of an acre lot and features easy one level living with a covered back porch that's perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy neighborhood sidewalks and a community pool, plus you're just a minute from East Clayton Community Park and the East Clayton Dog Park. Flowers Plantation's shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences are only about 10 minutes away. Don't miss this opportunity to own a great home in a convenient location!

324 Lynshire Ave, Clayton

$380,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100593431 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,977 SqFt. ⋅ 2026 Year Built

COUNTRY LIVING AT IT'S FINEST!!! This home boasting over 1900 sq ft is the perfect place to call home!! You will love the large great room, island kitchen with SS appliances and spacious dining area!! The downstairs owner's suite with luxury attached bath featuring dual vanities, soaking tub, WI shower and LARGE closet!! The secondary bedrooms do not disappoint!! Do you work from home? This home features a DOWNSTAIRS Office!!! Look no further!! Large private lot perfect for entertaining!! Don't missthe opportunity of a great floorplan!!

9643 Hinnant-Edgerton Rd, Kenly

$375,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100593142 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,846 SqFt. ⋅ 2021 Year Built

Designed for the way you want to live today, this immaculately maintained home in The Walk at East Village offers comfort, modern style, and low-maintenance living, giving you a larger floor plan without the premium price tag. Situated directly across from the community clubhouse with a welcoming rocking chair front porch, this 1,846 square foot home features a first floor primary suite and two spacious bedrooms on the second floor, offering flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Inside you'll find fresh paint throughout, an open and bright first floor living area, luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom blinds, built in shelving, and extensive crown molding trim work. The kitchen is a true gathering spot with a large entertaining island, gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, quartz countertops, and generous cabinet space. The first floor features a large pantry and laundry room, an oversized walk-in closet, and extra storage, while the second floor offers a loft space perfect for crafting, a workout area, or a second home office. A whole home generator means peace of mind is already built in, so you never have to worry about losing power. What truly sets The Walk at East Village apart is the lifestyle. This active adult community earned a 2025 MAME Award for its exceptional lifestyle programming and is known for a highly involved, accessible community manager who keeps neighbors connected. Residents enjoy a heated saltwater pool, pickleball and bocce courts, a putting green, walking trails, a fitness room, a yoga studio, a dog park, community kitchen and game room with darts, ping pong, and pool. Best of all, the HOA covers lawn maintenance, so yard work is one less thing on your to-do list. Just a short walk or golf cart ride to downtown Clayton, you'll have easy access to local dining, the farmers market, breweries, and boutique shopping, plus quick access to major highways and only about 25 minutes to downtown Raleigh. Clayton is also growing fast, with a new Target and Costco recently announced among the area's newest retail additions. This home also comes with an assumable loan at a low rate, giving buyers a rare opportunity to lock in savings well below today's market rates. Less yard work. More you time. This move in ready home delivers the space, style, and lifestyle you've been searching for, all wrapped up in one of Clayton's most loved 55+ communities.

147 Village Walk Dr, Clayton

$559,900

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100592856 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,831 SqFt. ⋅ 2026 Year Built

ASK ABOUT LARGE $8,000 BUILDER CONCESSION WHEN USING PREFERRED LENDER!! USE AS YOU CHOOSE!! Welcome to the Erickson Plan in The Reserves at Old Sanders, where thoughtful design, spacious living, and upscale finishes come together on a beautiful 0.70-acre homesite. Offering 2,831 square feet, this stunning new construction home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a versatile floor plan designed for today's lifestyle. A welcoming foyer opens into the spacious family room with a cozy fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the open dining area and chef-inspired quartz island kitchen complete with a tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and abundant workspace. The private first-floor owner's suite offers a luxurious retreat with a large walk-in closet, dual quartz vanity, walk-in shower, separate soaking tub, and private water closet. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms, providing plenty of room for family and guests. A dedicated office, flexible space ideal for a formal dining room or sitting room, convenient drop zone, first-floor half bath, and a side-entry two-car garage add everyday functionality. Enjoy outdoor living year-round from the covered front porch or relax on the covered, screened rear porch overlooking the spacious backyard.

176 Hillstead Way, Smithfield

$389,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100592824 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,002 SqFt. ⋅ 2026 Year Built

Final Opportunity in Pine Tree Knolls at River Run! Welcome home to the Abigail A, a thoughtfully designed floor plan offering 2,002 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a spacious finished recreation room, GOURMET STYLE kitchen, cul-de-sac lot with a 2-car garage. This home was designed with everyday living in mind. The MAIN level features two bedrooms, including the primary suite, while upstairs offers a private third bedroom, full bath, and finished bonus/recreation room perfect for guests, a home office, media room, or teen retreat. One of the home's most unique features? Two laundry rooms! A convenient stackable laundry area is located downstairs while a full-size laundry room upstairs gives you the flexibility to choose what works best for your lifestyle. The designer selections throughout this home are anything but builder basic, creating a look and feel you simply won't find anywhere else! Situated on the largest homesite in the neighborhood, this wooded cul-de-sac lot offers the privacy you've been searching for while still providing quick access to I-95, making commuting a breeze. Nestled in the peaceful Bagley community and NJHS district you'll enjoy the best of both worlds - quiet country living with everyday conveniences just minutes away. (Just Think Target, Marshall's, and .... HOBBY LOBBY..... less than 10 minutes away!) As the final available lot in this established community, this is your last opportunity to own a brand-new home in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods.

90 Laramie Ln, Selma

$494,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100592815 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,826 SqFt. ⋅ 2013 Year Built

Welcome 317 Nelson Lane-- 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in the sought-after Riverwood Athletic Club community. Offering a versatile floor plan, this home features the primary suite plus two additional bedrooms conveniently located on the main level, providing comfortable one-level living with plenty of space for family and guests. The open-concept layout is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining, while the screened porch offers a relaxing retreat to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard, ideal for pets, play, gardening, or hosting outdoor gatherings. With an additional bedroom, large bonus room and a full bath upstairs, there's ample room for a home office, media room, or guest accommodations. Located in the amenity-rich Riverwood Athletic Club community, residents enjoy access to exceptional neighborhood amenities, scenic surroundings, and a convenient location near shopping, dining, schools, and major commuting routes.

317 Nelson Ln, Clayton

$214,900

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100592464 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,175 SqFt. ⋅ 1948 Year Built

2BR/1BA Ranch style house in Convenient and Established neighborhood!! Recently had NEW Interior Paint and NEW Flooring inside!! Rocking chair Front Porch!! Priced to sell!!!

511 E Woodall St, Smithfield

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