Johnston County property record for 281 Surles Rd, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (436,036 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $343,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,463 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01F11048C |
| Primary APN | 01F11048C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,784 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,546 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,784 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 436,036 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Deck Area | 378 sqft |
| Patio Area | 378 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000232928 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 SURLES RD |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-7923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1 CLANCY 92/2 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 41402 |
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE FIDELITY BANK |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020684930 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5733 / 680 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000683050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7923 |
| Document Number | 0000684930 |
| Book / Page | 5733 / 680 |
| Map Reference | MB 92 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020684930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $686.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4254 BRYANT POND RD, 4254, DUNN, NC 28334-9400 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7923 |
| Document Number | 0000684931 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020684931 |
| Name | THE FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7923 |
| Document Number | 0000683050 |
| Book / Page | 005723 / 000454 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 683050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 SURLES RD BENSON NC 275047923, BENSON, NC 27504-7923 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Property Address | 281 SURLES RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7923 |
| Document Number | 0000530924 |
| Book / Page | 004962 / 000127 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 281 SURLES RD BENSON NC 275047923, BENSON, NC 27504-7923 |
| Document Number | 0000530924 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 004962/000127 |
| Instrument | 530924 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2047 |
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 | $2,463.00 (+30.18%) | $394,200 (+68.76%) Land $137,710 Building $256,490 | $394,200 (+68.76%) Land $137,710 Building $256,490 |
| 2023 | $1,892.00 | $233,580 Land $67,310 Building $166,270 | $233,580 Land $67,310 Building $166,270 |
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 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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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