Johnston County property record for 1148 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,596 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,359 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14A03004A |
| Primary APN | 14A03004A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,596 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Area | 224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000257527 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1148 BUFFALO RD |
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27577-7445 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 TLC ESTATE 97/28 |
| Legal Subdivision | TLC ESTATE LLC |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SELMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
1148 Buffalo Rd, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1148 BUFFALO RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-7445 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235429 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6429 / 347 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1148 BUFFALO RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-7445 |
| Document Number | 0000010767 |
| Book / Page | 7085 / 717 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610767 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1148 BUFFALO RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-7445 |
| Document Number | 0000010767, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 7085/717 |
| Instrument | 202610767 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1148 BUFFALO RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-7445 |
| Document Number | 0000005429 |
| Book / Page | 6429 / 347 |
| Map Reference | MB 97 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 SWANN TRL, CLAYTON, NC 27527-6502 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1148 BUFFALO RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-7445 |
| Document Number | 0000005430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005430 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1148 Buffalo Rd was $2,359, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston County |
| Municipality | Smithfield Town |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,359.00 (-1.01%) | $245,750 (-) Land $24,530 Building $221,220 | $245,750 (-) Land $24,530 Building $221,220 |
| 2025 | $2,383.00 | $245,750 Land $24,530 Building $221,220 | $245,750 Land $24,530 Building $221,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1148 Buffalo Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1148 Buffalo Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF SMITHFIELD serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NC0351010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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