Johnston County property record for 117 S Railroad St, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Office Building |
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| Details | 8 ba · 4,424 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,596 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2000149740 |
| Primary APN | 2000149740 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,424 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,974 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2000149740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 S RAILROAD ST |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-1325 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | COM |
| Legal Description | PT L2 BLK75 PB3/163B 1539-43-6641 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BENSON |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 41402 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Benson Historic District listed 1985 · 104 contributing resources · NRIS 85001053 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 58, BENSON, NC 27504-0058 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009268038 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3767 / 933 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Benson Town |
| County | Johnston County |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,596.00 (-0.88%) | $321,130 (-) Land $33,450 Building $287,680 | $321,130 (-) Land $33,450 Building $287,680 |
| 2025 | $3,628.00 (+3.42%) | $321,130 (+17.17%) Land $33,450 Building $287,680 | $321,130 (+17.17%) Land $33,450 Building $287,680 |
| 2023 | $3,508.00 | $274,080 Land $15,680 Building $258,400 | $274,080 Land $15,680 Building $258,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
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.
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 BENSON serves 4,802 people · EPA ID NC0351025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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