131 Castle Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 131 Castle Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 3,154 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size	0.53 acres (23,100 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$152,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill	$2,647 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`2000188174`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2000188174`
Alternative APN	`15082030`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,154 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,290 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,132 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	574 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1968
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	23,100 sqft (0.53 acres)
Lot Dimensions	165 ft deep x 140 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	136 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2000188174
Street Address	131 CASTLE DR
City	SMITHFIELD
State	NC
Zip	27577-3502
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RES
Legal Description	CASTLE HVN SD M82L30
Legal Subdivision	HENRY H WHITLEY SUBDIVISION
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil Division	SMITHFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	40904

Owner

Source: Johnston County records, as of September 29, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	131 CASTLE DR, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-3502
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 24, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage PNC BANK NA
Apr 8, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 8, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2015469645
Deed Book / Page	4673 / 506
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 3, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000270238
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON NC
Property Address	131 CASTLE DR, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-3502
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000585770
Date	Sep 24, 2018
Book Page	5220/0877
Instrument	2018585770

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	WILMINGTON, DE 19801

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Sep 15, 2033

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON NC
Property Address	131 CASTLE DR, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-3502
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000804895
Date	Apr 8, 2022
Book Page	6231/286
Instrument	2022804895

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Johnston County
Municipality	Smithfield Town
Unified School District	Johnston County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,647.00 (-1.01%)	$275,750 (-) Land $65,000 Building $210,750	$275,750 (-) Land $65,000 Building $210,750
2025	$2,674.00 (+20.67%)	$275,750 (+56.74%) Land $65,000 Building $210,750	$275,750 (+56.74%) Land $65,000 Building $210,750
2023	$2,216.00	$175,930 Land $35,000 Building $140,930	$175,930 Land $35,000 Building $140,930

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 Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2016)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew

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 Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
T-Mobile Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Brightspeed Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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