1238 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 1238 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,860 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14A03001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14A03001
Alternative APNs
  • 2000225068
  • 2000272171

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,320 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,178 sqft
1st Floor Area1,208 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Lot Dimensions210 ft deep x 125 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area293 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area293 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area130 sqft
Patio Area448 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area256 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number2000272171
Street Address1238 BUFFALO RD
CitySMITHFIELD
StateNC
Zip27577-7443
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRAG
Legal DescriptionNCSR 1003
Legal Tract1
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSELMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3022
Census Tract40700

Owner

Source: Johnston County records, as of October 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5529 NC HIGHWAY 39, SELMA, NC 27576-8529
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 21, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
KS BANK INC
Jan 9, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 11, 2002
Deed SaleJun 11, 2002
Deed Book / Page2242 / 865
Last Transfer DateAug 5, 2024
Transfer Doc0000023550
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Property Address1238 BUFFALO RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-7443
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1749 FIRETOWER RD, SELMA, NC 27576-6888

Mortgage

Document Number0000036809
DateNov 21, 2023
Book Page6579/998
Instrument2023036809
Lender
NameKS BANK INC
TypeBank
AddressCLAYTON, NC 27528
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateJan 9, 2020
Property Address1238 BUFFALO RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-7443
Document Number0000642449
Book / Page005502 / 000088
Instrument DateDec 10, 2019
Instrument642449
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1238 BUFFALO RD SMITHFIELD NC 275777443, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-7443

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJohnston County
MunicipalitySmithfield Town
Unified School DistrictJohnston County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,860.00 (-1.01%)$193,810 (-) Land $33,750 Building $160,060$193,810 (-) Land $33,750 Building $160,060
2025$1,879.00 (+80.67%)$193,810 (+134.75%) Land $33,750 Building $160,060$193,810 (+134.75%) Land $33,750 Building $160,060
2023$1,040.00$82,560 Land $16,950 Building $65,610$82,560 Land $16,950 Building $65,610

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1996–1999)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF SMITHFIELD
serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NC0351010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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