Johnston County property record for 281 Long Grass Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,396 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,589 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06G06029R |
| Primary APN | 06G06029R |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,396 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,330 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 982 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 278 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000242572 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 LONG GRASS DR |
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27577-6700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | LOT 94 WALKERS RIDGE PH 6 90/550-502 |
| Legal Phase | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEVELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 41106 |
281 Long Grass Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 LONG GRASS DR, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-6700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021768708 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6038 / 20 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000768707 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 LONG GRASS DR, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-6700 |
| Document Number | 0000768708 |
| Book / Page | 6038 / 20 |
| Map Reference | MB 90 PG 500-502 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021768708 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $690.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 INDIAN CAMP RD, 425, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-8048 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 LONG GRASS DR, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-6700 |
| Document Number | 0000768709 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021768709 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.15% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.15% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.15% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 LONG GRASS DR, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-6700 |
| Document Number | 0000768707 |
| Book / Page | 6038 / 18 |
| Map Reference | MB 90 PG 500-502 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021768707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 INDIAN CAMP RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-8048 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Long Grass Dr was $2,589, down 1.6% from the year before.
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 | $2,589.00 (-1.6%) | $414,370 (-) Land $70,000 Building $344,370 | $414,370 (-) Land $70,000 Building $344,370 |
| 2025 | $2,631.00 | $414,370 Land $70,000 Building $344,370 | $414,370 Land $70,000 Building $344,370 |
| 2023 | $2,136.00 | $272,990 Land $46,000 Building $226,990 | $272,990 Land $46,000 Building $226,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Long Grass Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 | 4 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 risk around 281 Long Grass Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | JOHNSTON CO-WEST serves 99,027 people · EPA ID NC0351070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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