Homes under $500K for sale in Johnston County, NC

As of October 25, 2026, there are 225 homes under $500K for sale in Johnston County, NC, with a middle asking price of $339,000 (from $139,900 to $499,995). 17 came on the market in the last week. Another 66 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 25, 2026, 629 sold at a middle price of $330,000, typically for 98.5% of the first asking price after about 58 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Emily Gardens, Pendergrass, Howell Farm.

Newest homes under $500K in Johnston County

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$355,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,637 sq ft

0.73 ac · 2-car garage · $27/mo HOA

365 Olde Place Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597

Listed by EXP Realty LLC - C

$370,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sq ft

0.92 ac · 2-car garage

209 Davis Farm Drive, Selma, NC 27576

Listed by HTR Southern Properties

229 Rhodes Pond Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524

$203,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sq ft

1.1 ac

229 Rhodes Pond Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524

Listed by USA Home Agent

Coming soon

$205,000

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,011 sq ft

0.58 ac

1461 Hill Road, Smithfield, NC 27577

Listed by Mark Spain Real Estate

$425,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,233 sq ft

0.74 ac · 2-car garage · $23/mo HOA

195 Heart Pine Drive, Wendell, NC 27591

Listed by HomeTowne Realty

$289,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,347 sq ft

0.69 ac

599 Madison Avenue, Princeton, NC 27569

Listed by HTR Southern Properties

106 S Rose Hill Drive, Clayton, NC 27520

$299,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sq ft

0.13 ac · 1-car garage · $99/mo HOA

106 S Rose Hill Drive, Clayton, NC 27520

Listed by RE/MAX Southland Realty II

9800 Hinnant-edgerton Road, Kenly, NC 27542

New · ready now

$349,999

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,678 sq ft

1.9 ac · 2-car garage

9800 Hinnant-edgerton Road, Kenly, NC 27542

Listed by Carolina Realty

New · ready ~Dec 1Builder incentive mentioned

$334,900

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,701 sq ft

0.69 ac · 2-car garage

73 Morrowfen Way, Kenly, NC 27542

Listed by Coldwell Banker HPW Raleigh Midtown

$453,000

4 bd · 4 ba · 2,595 sq ft

2.2 ac · 2-car garage · $17/mo HOA

174 Split Rock Way, Zebulon, NC 27597

Listed by Northside Realty, Inc.

$304,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,358 sq ft

0.69 ac · 2-car garage

80 Quince Court, Smithfield, NC 27577

Listed by EXP Realty LLC - C

$139,900

1 bd · 1 ba · 1,225 sq ft

0.34 ac

410 E 2nd Street, Princeton, NC 27569

Listed by Down Home Realty And Property Management, LLC

9770 Hinnant-edgerton Road, Kenly, NC 27542

New · ready now

$364,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,848 sq ft

1.9 ac · 2-car garage

9770 Hinnant-edgerton Road, Kenly, NC 27542

Listed by Carolina Realty

New · ready ~Dec 1Builder incentive mentioned

$329,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,805 sq ft

0.99 ac · 2-car garage

28 Morrowfen Way, Kenly, NC 27542

Listed by Coldwell Banker HPW Raleigh Midtown

New · ready now

$484,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,587 sq ft

0.92 ac · 3-car garage · $21/mo HOA

76 Beanie Court, Selma, NC 27576

Listed by EXP Realty LLC - C

$299,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,371 sq ft

0.50 ac · 2-car garage

25 Lawrence Court, Smithfield, NC 27577

Listed by Mark Spain Real Estate

$209,900

2 bd · 2 ba · 951 sq ft

$100/mo HOA

96 Linda Street, Princeton, NC 27569

Listed by REAL Broker LLC

New · ready ~Jan 29

$264,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,613 sq ft

0.14 ac

404 S Gardner Avenue, Kenly, NC 27542

Listed by RE/MAX Southland Realty II

New · ready now

$205,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,110 sq ft

0.14 ac

506 Crump Street, Smithfield, NC 27577

Listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty

1051 Honeycutt Road, Willow Spring, NC 27592

$405,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,547 sq ft

0.39 ac · 2-car garage

1051 Honeycutt Road, Willow Spring, NC 27592

Listed by EXP Realty LLC - C

$349,900

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,174 sq ft

0.91 ac · 2-car garage · $25/mo HOA

108 Queenstown Drive, Kenly, NC 27542

Listed by RE/MAX Southland Realty II

84 Hummingbird Grove Lane, Princeton, NC 27569

New · ready now

$332,840

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sq ft

1.9 ac · 2-car garage · $17/mo HOA

84 Hummingbird Grove Lane, Princeton, NC 27569

Listed by Carolina Realty

161 Lake Park Circle, Smithfield, NC 27577

$444,500

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,900 sq ft

2-car garage · $200/mo HOA

161 Lake Park Circle, Smithfield, NC 27577

Listed by Carolina Realty

66 Hummingbird Grove Lane, Princeton, NC 27569

New · ready now

$315,840

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,566 sq ft

1.1 ac · 2-car garage · $17/mo HOA

66 Hummingbird Grove Lane, Princeton, NC 27569

Listed by Carolina Realty

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Price mix

Under $300K51
$300K–$500K174
$500K–$750K0
$750K–$1M0
$1M+0

Where they are

Emily Gardens · Selma · 20 for sale · $322,303 middle
Pendergrass · Princeton · 10 for sale · $327,900 middle
Howell Farm · Selma · 10 for sale · $417,350 middle
Flowers Plantation · Clayton · 9 for sale · $366,000 middle
Graham's Place · Princeton · 9 for sale · $327,840 middle
Riverwood Ranch · Clayton · 9 for sale · $389,900 middle
Margot Manor · Benson · 6 for sale · $459,995 middle
Longleaf Village · Selma · 6 for sale · $314,450 middle
Pinecroft · Princeton · 5 for sale · $314,858 middle
Lucas Park · Smithfield · 5 for sale · $374,895 middle
Maggie Way · Wendell · 4 for sale · $424,700 middle
Archers Park · Middlesex · 3 for sale · $306,900 middle
East River · Smithfield · 3 for sale · $277,500 middle
Hinnant Farm East · Selma · 3 for sale · $349,900 middle
Lake Park Villas · Smithfield · 3 for sale · $444,500 middle
Riverwood Athletic Club · Clayton · 3 for sale · $299,900 middle
Tralee · Smithfield · 3 for sale · $319,900 middle
Meyer Farms · Kenly · 2 for sale · $349,950 middle

Towns in Johnston County

Selma55 homes for sale Princeton52 homes for sale Smithfield48 homes for sale Clayton44 homes for sale Kenly19 homes for sale Benson15 homes for sale Wendell14 homes for sale Middlesex11 homes for sale Zebulon10 homes for sale

Under $500K in nearby towns

Selma54 for sale Princeton50 for sale Smithfield43 for sale Clayton35 for sale Kenly17 for sale Benson10 for sale Wendell6 for sale Middlesex10 for sale Zebulon7 for sale

Questions, answered

How many homes under $500K are for sale in Johnston County, NC?

What do homes under $500K cost in Johnston County, NC?

As of October 25, 2026, the middle asking price is $339,000, about $184 per square foot for a typical 1,848 sq ft. Under $300K: 51; $300K–$500K: 174.

What did homes under $500K sell for in Johnston County, NC last year?

In the 12 months through October 25, 2026, 629 sold at a middle price of $330,000, typically for 98.5% of the first asking price after about 58 days on the market.

How fast do homes under $500K sell in Johnston County, NC?

In the 12 months through October 25, 2026 they typically sold in about 58 days, at 98.5% of the first asking price.

Which communities in Johnston County, NC have the most homes under $500K for sale?

As of October 25, 2026, Emily Gardens (20), Pendergrass (10), Howell Farm (10), Flowers Plantation (9), Graham's Place (9), Riverwood Ranch (9).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in Johnston County, NC?

A mortgage payment has two parts: principal and interest, which depend on the price, your down payment and the rate a lender offers you; and the costs on top — property taxes, homeowners insurance (and flood insurance near the water), HOA dues where there's an association, and mortgage insurance if you put less than 20% down. Each home's page has a calculator that uses the rate you've been quoted and that home's own taxes and HOA dues from the listing. For your actual rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR), ask a licensed lender — we can introduce you to Joey Milam at Alpha Mortgage Advantage, or you're free to choose any lender.

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Figures are computed live from MLS listing data for Johnston County, NC, under $500k only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.