Johnston County property record for 285 Cooper Branch Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $303,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,470 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15H05024L |
| Primary APN | 15H05024L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,556 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 394 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Storage Building | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2000277221 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 COOPER BRANCH RD |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27520-4355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | NCSR 1571 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5022 |
| Census Tract | 40905 |
285 Cooper Branch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 COOPER BRANCH RD, CLAYTON, NC 27520-4355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251661 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6813 / 298 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000465651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Cooper Branch Rd was $1,470.
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 | $1,470.00 | $235,330 Land $57,790 Building $177,540 | $235,330 Land $57,790 Building $177,540 |
| 2023 | $866.00 | $112,590 Land $31,210 Building $81,380 | $112,590 Land $31,210 Building $81,380 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 285 Cooper Branch 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 285 Cooper Branch Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.03% 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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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