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178 Lee Trace Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 178 Lee Trace Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,626 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.7 acres (30,492 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,319,500 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$2,382 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Sale
Aug 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15H07012Y

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15H07012Y
Alternative APN
  • 2000217147

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,626 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,290 sqft
1st Floor Area1,587 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area1,039 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area30,492 sqft (0.7 acres)
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area30 sqft
Deck Area150 sqft
Patio Area150 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number2000217147
Street Address178 LEE TRACE DR
CitySMITHFIELD
StateNC
Zip27577-9519
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRAG
Legal DescriptionLOT 18 LEE TRACE 55/70-75
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSMITHFIELD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract40905

Owner

Source: Johnston County records, as of April 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5001 PLAZA ON THE LK, 200, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1053
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 30, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
BCHH TITLE
Aug 28, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020652973
Deed Book / Page5555 / 903
Prior Transfer DateJan 19, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000477571
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateMar 30, 2020
Property Address178 LEE TRACE DR, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-9519
Document Number0000652973
Book / Page005555 / 000903
Instrument DateMar 26, 2020
Instrument652973
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2020
Title CompanyBCHH TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$10,639.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5001 PLAZA ON THE LK #200 AUSTIN TX 787461053, 200, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1053
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateAug 28, 2019
Property Address178 LEE TRACE DR, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-9519
Document Number0000625388
Book / Page005414 / 000324
Instrument DateAug 27, 2019
Instrument625388
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$513.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5001 PLAZA ON THE LK #200 AUSTIN TX 787461053, 200, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 2, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,382.00 (+30.52%)$375,210 (+58.28%) Land $65,000 Building $310,210$375,210 (+58.28%) Land $65,000 Building $310,210
2023$1,825.00$237,050 Land $34,000 Building $203,050$237,050 Land $34,000 Building $203,050

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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 Policies2 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

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 SystemSMITHFIELD SOUTH WATER DIST
serves 803 people · EPA ID NC4051007
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024)
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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