Glen Laurel, Clayton NC: Neighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

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Glen Laurel is a golf course neighborhood on the east side of Clayton, in Johnston County. County records show about 803 single-family homes on the streets around The Neuse Country Club, built from 1993 on, with a median of about 2,713 heated square feet on lots of about 0.42 acres. The 39 recorded sales from October 2025 through September 2026 had a median of $474,000.

Here is where Glen Laurel is, the club, what the homes are like, recent sale prices, the HOA and how to check school assignment.

Where Glen Laurel is

Glen Laurel has Clayton addresses in the 27527 ZIP code, east of downtown Clayton (Johnston County and NC OneMap parcel records). The figures here use the Johnston County appraisal neighborhood that covers the Glen Laurel golf course streets; nearby sections with their own appraisal codes are not included.

Road distances from The Neuse Country Club at 918 Birkdale Drive (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026):

  • Clayton Town Hall (The Clayton Center): 4.8 miles
  • Carolina Premium Outlets, Smithfield: 13.3 miles
  • Garner Town Hall: 15.4 miles
  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus: 18.0 miles
  • NC State Capitol, downtown Raleigh: 20.1 miles
  • RDU Airport: 35.6 miles
  • Research Triangle Park: 37.9 miles

A short history

County records show the first Glen Laurel homes in 1993, the same year the club parcel at 913 Birkdale Drive was built. 393 homes were built in the 1990s, 303 in the 2000s, 101 in the 2010s and 6 from 2020 on (Johnston County property records). The golf course was designed by John LaFoy (The Neuse Country Club).

The Neuse Country Club

The Neuse Country Club at 918 Birkdale Drive combines the former Glen Laurel Pool and Neuse Golf Course. Jack and Shirley McDougall took sole ownership at the end of 2021. The club has (The Neuse Country Club):

  • An 18-hole, semi-private golf course with public and member tee times.
  • A pool with a pool bar and cabanas, open in season.
  • A grill, pro shop and driving range.
  • The Birdie Ballroom, a 6,000 square foot event venue that opened in December 2023.

The club is privately owned and sells its own memberships, separate from the HOA. See do you have to join the club?

Homes in Glen Laurel

Across the 803 homes (Johnston County property records, October 2026):

  • Year built: 1994 at the 10th percentile, 2000 median, 2013 at the 90th percentile
  • Heated area: 2,146 square feet at the 10th percentile, 2,713 median, 3,667 at the 90th percentile
  • Lot size: 0.42 acres median, 0.33 to 0.61 acres for the middle 80%

All 803 are recorded as single-family homes.

Recent sale prices

Johnston County records show 39 recorded sales from October 2025 through September 2026. The median was $474,000, the middle 80% ranged from about $418,000 to $625,000, and the range ran from $408,000 to $880,000. All 39 were resales (Johnston County property records).

HOA

County records show common area parcels owned by Glen Laurel Association, Inc. Ask for the dues, any special assessments and the resale fees for a specific home on the NC Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement.

The Glen Laurel market right now

For the 27527 ZIP code, which covers east Clayton, Redfin reports for the three months ending September 2026:

  • Median sale price: $391,885, down 5.6% year over year
  • Median days on market: 55, compared with 32 a year earlier
  • Homes sold in September: 148, compared with 141 a year earlier
  • Sale-to-list price: 98.6%
  • Homes sold above list price: 16.5%
  • Homes with a price drop: 48.5%

What it means: the 27527 median was down about 6% from a year ago and homes took about 55 days to sell, up from 32. Glen Laurel sells above the ZIP median, and with almost half of homes in the ZIP taking a price cut, pricing right from the first day matters.

Assigned schools

Glen Laurel is served by Johnston County Public Schools, not the Wake County system. Schools are assigned by address and assignments can change, so confirm the assignment for a specific address with Johnston County Public Schools.

Things to do nearby

  • The Neuse Country Club golf course, pool and grill, inside the neighborhood.
  • Downtown Clayton and The Clayton Center, about 4.8 miles away.
  • Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield, about 13 miles away.
  • Downtown Raleigh, about 20 miles away.

Buying in Glen Laurel: what to check

  • Golf course frontage and stray ball exposure.
  • Club membership options, which are separate from the HOA.
  • Year built, roof and HVAC age, and updates.
  • HOA dues and rules.
  • School assignment by exact address with Johnston County Public Schools.

See our buyer services page for how we help buyers.

Selling in Glen Laurel: what buyers ask about

  • Golf course views and the club.
  • Updates and the age of major systems.
  • Recent comparable Glen Laurel sales.
  • HOA dues.
  • Drive times to Raleigh and Garner.

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Glen Laurel FAQs

Where is Glen Laurel?

Glen Laurel is on the east side of Clayton in Johnston County, ZIP 27527, about 4.8 miles by road from The Clayton Center.

How many homes are in Glen Laurel?

Johnston County records show about 803 single-family homes on the Glen Laurel golf course streets, built from 1993 on.

What do homes in Glen Laurel cost?

Johnston County records show 39 sales from October 2025 through September 2026, with a median of $474,000 and a range of $408,000 to $880,000.

Is there a golf course in Glen Laurel?

Yes. The Neuse Country Club at 918 Birkdale Drive has an 18-hole, semi-private course designed by John LaFoy, plus a pool and grill.

Do you have to join the club to live in Glen Laurel?

The Neuse Country Club is privately owned and sells its own memberships, separate from the HOA. Ask the club about current membership options.

Is there an HOA in Glen Laurel?

Yes. County records show common areas owned by Glen Laurel Association, Inc. Ask for dues and fees on the disclosure statement.

Which schools serve Glen Laurel?

Schools are assigned by Johnston County Public Schools. Confirm the assignment for a specific address with Johnston County Public Schools.

Thinking of selling in Glen Laurel?

Glen Laurel homes are resales that range widely by street, size and golf course frontage. We price from recent Glen Laurel sales and similar Clayton homes, not a ZIP average.

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