Chadbourne, Garner NC: Neighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

Caul Group Residential, brokered by eXp Realty

Chadbourne is a neighborhood of all-brick custom homes south of Garner, in Johnston County, with Garner addresses (North Hills Homes). Johnston County records show 125 homes on Chadbourne plats, built mostly from 2001 to 2013, with a median of about 3,417 heated square feet on a median lot of 0.82 acres. Homes rarely sell here: 4 recorded sales from October 2024 through September 2026 ran from $690,000 to $815,000.

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

Where Chadbourne is

Chadbourne is in Cleveland Township in northern Johnston County, with Garner addresses in the 27529 ZIP code (Johnston County property records). It is not in Wake County, so Johnston County property taxes and schools apply.

Road distances from the Chadbourne clubhouse on Montford Drive (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026):

  • Lake Benson Park: 8.0 miles
  • Garner Town Hall: 9.6 miles
  • NC State Capitol, downtown Raleigh: 17.7 miles
  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus: 17.9 miles
  • RDU Airport: 33.2 miles
  • Research Triangle Park: 35.2 miles

A short history

Johnston County records show 57 Chadbourne homes built from 2000 to 2004, 45 from 2005 to 2009, 15 from 2010 to 2014 and 7 from 2015 to 2019, plus one older home from 1976. The builder North Hills Homes describes Chadbourne as all-brick custom homes starting at 2,600 square feet on homesites of about three quarters of an acre and up (Johnston County property records; North Hills Homes).

What is in Chadbourne

The builder lists a pool, tennis and a clubhouse for residents (North Hills Homes). County records show the clubhouse parcel, about 2.3 acres, owned by the Chadbourne Homeowners Association (Johnston County property records).

Homes in Chadbourne

Across the 125 homes (Johnston County property records, October 2026):

  • Year built: 2001 at the 10th percentile, 2005 median, 2013 at the 90th percentile
  • Heated area: 2,921 square feet at the 10th percentile, 3,417 median, 4,552 at the 90th percentile
  • Lot size: 0.69 acres at the 10th percentile, 0.82 median, 1.22 at the 90th percentile

120 of the 125 homes are recorded with face brick exteriors, and 79 have four bedrooms (Johnston County property records).

Recent sale prices

Johnston County records show only 1 recorded sale from October 2025 through September 2026: $815,000 in March 2026 for a 2006 home of about 4,552 square feet. Over two years, from October 2024 through September 2026, there were 4 sales from $690,000 to $815,000, with a median of $723,000 (Johnston County property records).

HOA

County records show 9 common area parcels owned by the Chadbourne Homeowners Association, including the clubhouse land. Ask the HOA about amenity access and rules. 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 Chadbourne market right now

For the 27529 ZIP code, which covers Garner, Redfin reports for the three months ending September 2026:

  • Median sale price: $394,884, down 11.3% year over year
  • Median days on market: 42, compared with 32 a year earlier
  • Homes sold in September: 265, compared with 263 a year earlier
  • Sale-to-list price: 97.9%
  • Homes sold above list price: 10.0%
  • Homes with a price drop: 44.7%

What it means: the 27529 median was down about 11% from a year ago and almost half of homes saw a price drop. Chadbourne sells far above the ZIP median and has very few sales, so pricing leans on the few Chadbourne sales and similar large brick homes on acre-size lots nearby.

Assigned schools

Chadbourne is served by Johnston County Public Schools, not the Wake County system. Assignment is by address, so confirm any home with the JCPS School Finder.

Things to do nearby

  • The Chadbourne pool, tennis and clubhouse, for residents.
  • Lake Benson Park, about 8.0 miles away.
  • Downtown Garner, about 9.6 miles away.
  • Downtown Raleigh, about 17.7 miles away.

Buying in Chadbourne: what to check

  • HOA dues, amenity access and any special assessments.
  • Johnston County property taxes, which differ from Wake County.
  • Water source and septic system on a larger lot.
  • Age of the roof, HVAC systems and water heaters in a 2000s home.
  • School assignment by exact address with Johnston County Public Schools.

See our buyer services page for how we help buyers.

Selling in Chadbourne: what buyers ask about

  • Year built and the updates you have made.
  • Lot size and outdoor space.
  • The few recent Chadbourne sales and similar homes nearby.
  • HOA dues and amenities.
  • Johnston County taxes and school assignment.

See how we sell homes, or start with a home value estimate.

Chadbourne FAQs

Is Chadbourne in Garner or Johnston County?

Chadbourne has Garner addresses in ZIP 27529, but it is in Cleveland Township in Johnston County, so Johnston County taxes and schools apply.

How many homes are in Chadbourne?

Johnston County records show 125 homes on Chadbourne plats, built mostly from 2001 to 2013, and 120 have face brick exteriors.

How big are the lots in Chadbourne?

The median lot is about 0.82 acres, and most run from about 0.69 to 1.22 acres.

What do homes in Chadbourne cost?

Homes rarely sell. Johnston County records show 4 sales from October 2024 through September 2026, from $690,000 to $815,000, with a median of $723,000.

What amenities does Chadbourne have?

The builder lists a pool, tennis and a clubhouse, and county records show the clubhouse land owned by the Chadbourne Homeowners Association.

Which schools serve Chadbourne?

Chadbourne is served by Johnston County Public Schools. Confirm any address with the JCPS School Finder.

How far is Chadbourne from downtown Raleigh?

About 17.7 miles by road from the clubhouse to the NC State Capitol.

Thinking of selling in Chadbourne?

Chadbourne homes rarely come up for sale, so each one is compared with only a few recent sales. Size, updates and the lot drive the price, and we price from Chadbourne sales and similar brick homes nearby.

Caul Group Residential is the #1 Resale Team in the Triangle. Our office is at 201 Shannon Oaks Circle, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27511. RealTrends Verified 2026 (based on 2025 sales) ranks our team, "Caul Team," #1 in Raleigh by sides and by volume. See the RealTrends profile. We have 5.0 stars on Zillow from 1,200+ reviews (Oct 2026). Read the reviews.

More on the area: Garner, Clayton, Flowers Plantation, Raleigh and our Raleigh agents.