Johnston County property record for 198 Old Firetower Rd, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 49.9 acres (2,176,693 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $895 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01F12010 |
| Primary APN | 01F12010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,578 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,176,693 sqft (49.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 640 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2000260951 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 OLD FIRETOWER RD |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-7872 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | JAMES YOUNG |
| Legal Unit | B |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 41402 |
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1051 NC HIGHWAY 242 S, BENSON, NC 27504-8827 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202321424 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6503 / 675 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021424 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 198 OLD FIRETOWER RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7872 |
| Document Number | 0000021424 |
| Book / Page | 6503 / 675 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023021424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1051 NC HIGHWAY 242 S, BENSON, NC 27504-8827 |
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 | $895.00 (+7.44%) | $472,040 (+97.07%) Land $399,720 Building $72,320 | $472,040 (+97.07%) Land $399,720 Building $72,320 |
| 2023 | $833.00 (-4.69%) | $239,530 (-) Land $186,530 Building $53,000 | $239,530 (-) Land $186,530 Building $53,000 |
| 2022 | $874.00 | $239,530 Land $186,530 Building $53,000 | $239,530 Land $186,530 Building $53,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.02% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
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