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

Homes listed under $500,000.

214

For sale now

11 new this week

$341,450

Middle asking price

$185/sq ft

$330,000

Middle sale price

619 sold, last 12 mo

98.6%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

58

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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This page lists the homes under $500K for sale in Johnston County, NC from Hive MLS listings, updated every few minutes, with the last 12 months of sales behind the prices — kept by the Buddy Blake Team.

As of November 2, 2026, there are 214 homes under $500K for sale in Johnston County, NC, with a middle asking price of $341,450 (from $149,900 to $499,995). 11 came on the market in the last week. Another 67 are under contract.

In the 12 months through November 2, 2026, 619 sold at a middle price of $330,000, typically for 98.6% of the first asking price after about 58 days on the market.

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

Homes under $500K for sale in Johnston County

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Asking prices in Johnston County

  • Under $300K44
  • $300K–$500K170
  • $500K–$750K0
  • $750K–$1M0
  • $1M+0

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Questions about homes under $500K in Johnston County, answered

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

As of November 2, 2026, there are 214 homes under $500K for sale in Johnston County, NC, with a middle asking price of $341,450 (from $149,900 to $499,995). 11 came on the market in the last week. Another 67 are under contract.

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

As of November 2, 2026, the middle asking price is $341,450, about $185 per square foot for a typical 1,859 sq ft. Under $300K: 44; $300K–$500K: 170.

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

In the 12 months through November 2, 2026, 619 sold at a middle price of $330,000, typically for 98.6% 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 November 2, 2026 they typically sold in about 58 days, at 98.6% of the first asking price.

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

As of November 2, 2026, Emily Gardens (14), Pendergrass (10), Howell Farm (10), Riverwood Ranch (9), Graham's Place (9), Flowers Plantation (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.