129 S 3rd St, Smithfield, NC 27577 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 129 S 3rd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Property Summary

Property TypeGarden / Court Apartments (5+ Units)
Details6 ba · 49,200 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.619 acres (27,007 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,883,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$29,022 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Transfer
Dec 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2000206243

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2000206243
Alternative APN
  • 15025014

Interior

Full Baths6 Baths
Units48 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area49,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area16,800 sqft
2nd Floor Area32,400 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeSteel Frame/Truss
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area27,007 sqft (0.619 acres)
Lot Dimensions210 ft deep x 90 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area1,200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number2000206243
Street Address129 S 3RD ST
CitySMITHFIELD
StateNC
Zip27577-4539
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeCOM
Legal DescriptionTR 1&2 3RD ST M25 L14
Legal SubdivisionTOWN/SMITHFIELD
Legal Tract1
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSMITHFIELD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract40800

Owner

Source: Johnston County records · APN 2000206243

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified October 2023

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 23589, COLUMBIA, SC 29224-3589
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 21, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 19, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 19, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 19, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 19, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000555178
Deed Book / Page5076 / 0491
Last Transfer DateMar 21, 2018
Transfer Doc0000564430
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2026

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateMar 21, 2018
Property Address129 S 3RD ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4539
Document Number0000564430
Book / Page005119 / 000282
Instrument DateMar 14, 2018
Instrument564430
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 23589 COLUMBIA SC 292243589, COLUMBIA, SC 29224-3589

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateDec 19, 2017
Property Address129 S 3RD ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4539
Document Number0000555178
Book / Page5076 / 0491
Instrument DateDec 19, 2017
Instrument2017555178
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,766.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1005 GEORGETOWN RD, 1005, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092-7733

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 23589, COLUMBIA, SC 29224-3589

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Johnston County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified October 2023

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$29,022.00$2,001,580 Land $503,680 Building $1,497,900$2,001,580 Land $503,680 Building $1,497,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Johnston County (37101C), as of July 20, 2022 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371010408001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 19 policies
Nearby Flood Policies19 in force
Nearby Flood Claims35 (1995–2026)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 7 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 4 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
T-Mobile USA
Fiber · Fixed Wireless
5,000 / 5,000
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

Based on FCC filings for 272 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NC0351010, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF SMITHFIELD
serves 12,900 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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