As you’re zeroing in on North Carolina as a great place to live, look closer at the cities and towns near Raleigh. Then, zoom in on the city of Clayton, NC, ranked the best location in Johnston County!
Clayton is a Raleigh suburb with about 32,000 residents—nearly doubling since 2010, attesting to the appeal of this Johnston County town. It’s estimated to become one of the fastest growing communities in all of North Carolina over the next decade.
What’s so special about living in Clayton, NC?
Great location.
Situated near US70, I-40, I-95, and I-540, Clayton is just 17 miles southeast of Raleigh—roughly a 25-minute drive, which makes it a highly commutable place to live. And if you work in Research Triangle Park, you can get there in 35 minutes or less. When you need to catch a flight, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is an easy 40-minute drive from Clayton.
Excellent quality of life
The convenience is just part of the appeal. The quality of life here is an important reason for the city of Clayton NC to be ranked the best location in Johnston County.
Clayton is an agricultural area, with farmlands and rolling fields creating a scenic backdrop of natural beauty. And although the population keeps growing, Clayton maintains a small-town feeling. You’ll experience the friendliness of the people who live, work, and run businesses here. This connection also contributes to the low crime rate and the peace of mind it gives to residents.
Great schools in Clayton
Providing a quality education is always high on the list when searching for a new home. Johnston County is known for delivering an excellent educational experience in general. Clayton’s schools are highly rated by Great Schools, offering both public and private schools with equally superior grades.
An active community that likes to celebrate
There are so many things to do in Clayton NC, no matter what activities you enjoy. The town maintains a calendar of special events throughout the year— like the popular summer concert series, downtown movie nights, annual street festival, and farmer’s market, plus holiday favorites: Easter Egg Hunt, Independence Day Fireworks, Christmas Village and Tree Lighting, and the Christmas Parade.
The Clayton Center is the hub for music and entertainment, providing performances in the 600-seat theater as well as classroom and meeting space.
Recreation is everywhere
North Carolina’s temperate climate is perfect for people who thrive on outdoor recreation. The variety of choices is one more reason the city of Clayton, NC, is ranked the best location in Johnston County. Name your sport. From soccer, baseball and tennis to disc golf, ping pong, and rugby, you’ll find a field, court, and track to play it here.
With 42 acres dedicated to sports and activities, Clayton Community Park is the place to go for sporting fun—3 ball fields, 2 sand volleyball courts, 6 tennis courts, 2 playgrounds, 8 bocce courts, and both paved and unpaved trails. In the warmer months, plan to cool off at the splash pad at Clayton’s Municipal Park.
The East Clayton Community Park dedicates 66 acres to a variety of playing fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, one-mile trail, the inclusive Harmony Playground, and a picnic pavilion. Nearby, give your canine companion a workout at the dog park
The beautiful Neuse River runs through Clayton. You can enjoy a scenic walk along the 4-mile paved Clayton River Walk trail.
If you want even more choices, head inside the Clayton Community Center, with 32,000 square feet of space for active people. What’s your preferred workout? For starters, the Clayton Community Center’s indoor walking track, fitness center, and gymnasium give you space to exercise indoors. Then there’s the outdoor ping pong tables and disc golf nets. Beyond recreation, how about “creation”? The community garden, greenhouse, and pottery classroom expand the opportunities to have your own kind of fun, inside or out.
New homes are coming to Clayton NC
While you’re thinking of moving to Clayton, New Home Inc. can bring you to the right home. We’re building Hearon Pointe, a community of new homes for sale in Clayton, NC. The entrance to Hearon Pointe is located on Cleveland Road, a main road in Clayton that will guide you to all the local amenities.
The neighborhood will include just 24 homes, giving you an intimate place to call home. The cul-de-sac design adds to the privacy. And the spacious lots give you more space, with most lots about an acre in size, all the way up to 2 acres!
New Home Inc. developed a portfolio of distinctive single-family floor plans for Hearon Pointe. If you’re looking for single-level living, The Clayton (named for this wonderful Raleigh suburb) is a versatile ranch with 1,871 to over 2,700 square feet of living space that you can personalize to your lifestyle needs and taste.
Is a 2-story home in your plans? Luckily, they’re in OUR plans, too. New Home Inc. has creative 2-story home designs in a variety of styles—Craftsman, French Country, Modern Farmhouse, Georgian, English Country, and Low Country/Coastal. Pick your plan and your size, from 2,010 to more than 3,100 square feet, and up to 5 bedrooms and 4 baths.
More than the exterior, our new homes for sale in Clayton NC include a long list of standard features that aren’t matched by other builders in Raleigh NC. Look at the convenient, smart, energy-efficient, and forward-thinking details that New Home Inc. provides:
- Our smart home automation package gives you a control panel, whole home network panel, smart door lock, smart thermostat, and video doorbell. You start with the right smart home technology and with our package, and it’s easy to add more!
- The electric vehicle charging station rough-in will make it easy when you have an EV.
- Fully enclosed, secured smart door delivery zone protect your packages from the weather and porch pirates.
- CAT6 cabling is the latest in wiring and delivers strong, reliable connections throughout your home without dead zones. Don’t settle for less than CAT6 cabling in your new home!
Energy efficiency and indoor air quality features:
- The whole home air filtration system protects your family by reducing indoor pollutants.
- We build according to the specifications of the ecoSelect Home Efficiency Program,, which incorporates energy efficiency throughout your home, delivering significant savings on your utility bills.
- Low VOC paint protects you and your family from potentially dangerous fumes.
- The oversized kitchen island provides seating on 3 sides, which expands the workspaces and function of this valuable space.
- Our “messy kitchen” adds on to your work and storage space by providing a separate space with cabinets, countertops, and the option of a sink, mini-fridge, dishwasher, wine chiller, and other features that reduce the traffic and messes in your kitchen.
- A clutter-free drop zone at the garage entry to the home includes a dedicated, organized space with hooks and cubbies.
- The pocket office and flex space make it easy to customize your rooms to your needs, like a workout room, library, media center, hobby studio, man cave, homework station, or a quiet place to call your own.
- On 2-story homes, the space under the staircase can be converted to a pet palace, a quiet hideaway for your furry family members.
Why choose New Home Inc.?
New Home Inc. builds communities of new homes and townhomes throughout the Raleigh area. We look for locations that give our homebuyers privacy as well as close proximity to each area’s amenities. With the city of Clayton, NC, being ranked the best location in Johnston County, it’s a logical place for our newest community, Hearon Pointe.
As you’re searching new homes for sale in Clayton and near Raleigh, be sure to include the suburbs of Angier, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Lillington, Smithfield, and Willow Spring. Each town has its own charm and character. New Home Inc. wants to show you the many opportunities you have to live the way you want in the Raleigh region. Contact us to get started.
