Johnston County property record for 156 Surles Rd, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,431 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01F11049J |
| Primary APN | 01F11049J |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,964 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,772 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Storage Building | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2000266653 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 156 SURLES RD |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-7920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON 61/143 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF BOBBY JOHNSON |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 41402 |
156 Surles Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202340362 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6597 / 810 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000536994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 156 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7920 |
| Document Number | 0000040362 |
| Book / Page | 6597 / 810 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023040362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $390.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7933 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7920 |
| Document Number | 0000040363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023040363 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 156 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7920 |
| Document Number | 0000536994 |
| Book / Page | 004990 / 000743 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 536994 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 SURLES RD BENSON NC 275047920, BENSON, NC 27504-7920 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 156 Surles Rd was $1,431.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston County |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,431.00 | $229,040 Land $32,570 Building $196,470 | $229,040 Land $32,570 Building $196,470 |
| 2023 | $969.00 | $119,670 Land $16,290 Building $103,380 | $119,670 Land $16,290 Building $103,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Surles Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 156 Surles 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 67% of the US · above 43% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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