52 Malcolm Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
SOLD
AUG 6, 2025

52 Malcolm Dr
Clayton, NC 27520

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,608 sqft (on 0.69 acres)

$385,000

Last Sold: Aug 6, 2025
3% below list $395K
$239/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,174/mo*
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$385,000

Last Sold: Aug 6, 2025
3% below list $395K
$239/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,174/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,608 sqft
(on 0.69 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Beautifully Renovated Home with Modern Upgrades, Private Lot & No HOA. Meticulously updated home situated on a generous 0.70-acre fenced lot in Clayton, NC. Offering the perfect blend of modern comfort and serene outdoor living, this move-in ready gem comes with no HOA dues, giving you the freedom to truly enjoy your property without restrictions. Inside, you'll find luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the home, providing both elegance and durability. The interior has been freshly painted, and outdated popcorn ceilings have been removed to create a clean, contemporary finish. Major system updates include a new HVAC system (just 2 years old), complete with brand-new ductwork for improved efficiency and comfort. The kitchen shines with newly installed granite countertops and updated fixtures, while the master bathroom has been upgraded with granite vanities and new toilets. Additional home improvements include new light and plumbing fixtures throughout, a freshly painted front porch, updated exterior brick, and a newly painted back deck—perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing evenings. Step outside to your private backyard retreat, where a semi-inground saltwater pool awaits, surrounded by mature, tall trees that offer natural beauty and added privacy. Located just 15 minutes from Downtown Raleigh, with convenient access to I-540 and I-40, and only 10 minutes to shopping and dining at White Oak in Garner, this home offers both tranquility and connectivity. Don't miss your chance to own this thoughtfully renovated home with no HOA—offering the lifestyle you want, with the freedom you deserve. Schedule your showing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 28, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$239/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 52 Malcolm Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1608 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Electric, Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Vinyl
View
Has a View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Permanent, Pillar/Post/Pier, RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1608 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2000
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 05F02058W

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $395,000Price Per Sqft: $239/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: ClaytonCommunity: Smiths Creek
School Information
Elementary School: Cleveland County SchoolsJr High / Middle School: Johnston - ClaytonHigh School: Cleveland County Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1608 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.69 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 10104589Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1608
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Carlos Villalta, (919) 604-0024
The Ocean Group
Cindy Trejo, (919) 264-5541
The Ocean Group
Bought with: Susan Robertson, (919) 417-0685, Pinnacle Group Realty
Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#10104589

Price History for 52 Malcolm Dr

DatePriceEventSource
08/06/2025$385,000Sold
Doorify MLS #10104589
07/10/2025$395,000PendingDoorify MLS #10104589
07/09/2025$395,000PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10104589
06/20/2025$400,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #10104589
06/05/2025$294,000Sold
N/A
04/22/2015$155,500Sold
Doorify MLS #1955898
03/18/2015$157,900PendingAgent Provided
02/14/2015$157,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
01/29/2015$157,900PendingAgent Provided
12/20/2014$157,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/19/2014$159,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/18/2014$161,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/21/2014$164,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/30/2006$141,915Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$0
Assessment$40
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 52 Malcolm Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
559 Blue Pond Rd, Clayton, NC
0.03
Single-Family Home
$310,000
07/30/25
3
2
1,420
205 Smiths Creek Dr, Clayton, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$360,000
06/09/25
3
2
1,429
215 Virginia Pine Dr, Clayton, NC
0.28
Single-Family Home
$309,000
06/30/25
3
2
1,152
2029 Government Rd, Clayton, NC
0.43
Single-Family Home
$375,000
12/16/25
3
2.5
2,015
308 Long Needle Dr, Clayton, NC
0.53
Single-Family Home
$354,900
02/27/26
4
2
1,832
312 Long Needle Dr, Clayton, NC
0.54
Single-Family Home
$343,000
03/05/26
3
2.5
1,596
212 Long Needle Dr, Clayton, NC
0.48
Single-Family Home
$335,000
02/10/26
3
2
1,636

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Clayton

At least 356 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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  • Becca_boo444
    "It’s a great area with really nice people and amenities. We love that there’s opportunity to have a really nice home and nice size yard without being extremely expensive "
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  • Carlos Yeudiel Sanchez Mendoza
    "It’s very welcoming to all pets. I see dog of all breeds and sizes. Dogs here are very friendly and quiet. "
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  • Mark Warner
    "Lots of dog owners here and the neighborhood is very accepting as long as dogs are behaved and kept in fenced yards and on leash. "
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  • Leah Guerra
    "Love the space and outdoor atmosphere. Neighbors are always friendly and willing to help if needed. "
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  • Leah Guerra
    "N/A at this time. Privately owned neighborhood where we do not have community events. Any community events are usually held in the Flowers Plantation parking lot of Harris Teeter "
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  • Eddie Houston
    "We have lived here for 8 years and it is very family friendly. Everything you need is in the community. Restaurants, doctors, dentists, grocery stores, pet store, and community activities."
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  • Edelnys Rodriguez
    "I have lived in Clayton for a little more than 4 years. I like the town and even though everything is close, still feels country to me. "
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  • Edelnys Rodriguez
    "Clayton for the most part is a quiet community and also peaceful. I think it would be appropriate for families with small children to live here"
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  • Kalee Ouderkirk
    "Traffic can be tricky during certain times of the day. You just learn to live with it and leave earlier. "
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  • Plummer.tierra
    "Parks are needed nearby with basketball courts and splash pad . Otherwise I love the area very quiet and laid back"
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  • Melisa Harrison
    "My neighborhood is quiet and everyone is friendly. Perfect for kids. The pool is never overcrowded and it’s close to everything. "
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  • Atejeropr
    "We have no HOA and is a good neighborhood. It’s quiet and have a big land for parking cars and houses are nice."
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  • Dale C.
    "We have lived here for 16 years, and the neighbors have been like family. An elementary, and middle school are in the this community. Children can walk to A gym including indoor, and outdoor pools is on mite, and included in the monthly HOA fee. Also included, 5 golf courses"
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  • Maciasmarco1248
    "Because to see if the neighbor hood is save for the kids and the family and for the people who lives there "
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  • Ashley M.
    "I've been living here for 7 months now I never had any problems. I just love my neighborhood people are very friendly here , plus you do not see no dogs or cats running wild we have a community pool and playground for the kids "
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  • Lisa S.
    "It’s a quit place to live and is close to schools and shops close to Smithfield . Very friendly community "
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  • Keomah1979
    "Close to highway 40 and local shopping center . Lots of family attractions around downtown. Great school system"
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  • Bethohill
    "They walk their dogs all the time. Dog owners would love living here. Everyone here has dogs and we all take care of each other. "
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  • Christopher C.
    "Not to bad easy access to highways and main roads. although 40 is tough during rush hour. That’s any major road though. "
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  • Bob P.
    "I live in the Cleveland Bluffs subdivision. It’s a new community with great amenities and great neighbors."
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  • Mdpulleyn
    "That it had great schools and is safe. I have lived here for 13 years and wouldn’t want to move anywhere else. "
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  • Jacky
    "Safe and quiet neighborhood , and I love there’s shopping plazas and restaurants very close to my community! "
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  • Kaypark1987
    "This is a safe, fun, growing area. This is a great place to raise a family. Lots of areas with a lot of space room for backyards and pets. Friendly neighbors. "
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  • Charles B.
    "great place to live. growing very fast and there are a growing number of restaurants in the area and lots of things to do after hours"
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  • Hartman.suzanne
    "There’s no place to walk dogs along this road, highway 42. It makes you feel isolated from next door neighbors."
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  • Hartman.suzanne
    "If you live along highway 42, there’s no place to walk unless you want to be struck by a car. Lots of neighbors but it feels isolated because there are no sidewalks, no way to meet neighbors."
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  • Kaypark1987
    "This is a family town and a great place to raise kids! This area has a southern charm about it. It’s a great place to settle down. "
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  • Holzshustuff
    "I have lived here for over 20 years. Clayton is a perfect community for those that want to be near the city, but not IN the city."
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  • Seth C.
    "The area is growing way too fast, the roads are way too congested and the people are not friendly anymore."
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  • Felix T.
    "Great place to live and raise family I love living here since I moved from Philly. The town is a great place to start a family. "
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  • Jacqie C.
    "Movie nights, fourth of July bike parade, Easter egg hunts, fall festival, donut with Santa concerts "
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  • Cwong0024
    "Nothing!! Neighbors & neighborhood do not do anything!! Most neighbors are not very friendly. We have neighbors that do not keep dogs on a leash and just allow them to roam around all day long. Now I can’t even walk my dogs anymore and I use to do it every day sometimes twice a day. Now unable to do it at all because my dogs freak out everytime dogs that are not in a leash approach us and they almost fight every time. It is extremely annoying!!! "
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  • Jmgallegos34
    "It seems like a nice place to live well maintained and stores and everything is nearby! I think neighbors are friendly as well"
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  • Nika B.
    "Good schools, nice neighbors, clean roads, close to stores, close to highway, close to triangle area. "
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  • Adriana M.
    "People walk their dogs down around the lake and the neighborhood. The dogs & owners get exercise and a quiet scenic walk. "
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  • Dale C.
    "Neighborhood yard sales,Community celebrates the holidays together. particularly recognizing children."
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  • Caitlyn D.
    "I love Clayton because I feel like it’s a wonderful community and great location to raise a family. This is my home town "
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  • Paul B.
    "Neighborhood is maintained very well. The neighborhood has a good balance varying from young families to retired folks. The commute is a Reasonable Drive. "
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  • Germaine
    "We have neighborhood movie nights, Easter egg hunts, yard sales, 4th of July parades. We also have pool parties twice a summer. "
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  • Patrice C.
    "nothing makes my neighborhood special, no events occur here. Loud nosey neighbors reside here. No one really socializes."
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52 Malcolm Dr, Clayton, NC 27520 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,608 sqft single-family home built in 2000. This property is not currently available for sale. 52 Malcolm Dr was last sold on Aug 6, 2025 for $385,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $395,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 52 Malcolm Dr is $382,200.