Johnston County property record for 288 Railroad Rd, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,995 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 7.96 acres (346,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $486,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,638 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01F10004E |
| Primary APN | 01F10004E |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,995 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,995 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 346,738 sqft (7.96 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 549 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000243647 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 RAILROAD RD |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-9245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | NCSR 1358 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 41401 |
288 Railroad Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 RAILROAD RD, BENSON, NC 27504-9245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021775461 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6074 / 830 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000656677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 288 RAILROAD RD, BENSON, NC 27504-9245 |
| Document Number | 0000775461 |
| Book / Page | 6074 / 830 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021775461 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $972.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 762, BENSON, NC 27504-0762 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 RAILROAD RD, BENSON, NC 27504-9245 |
| Document Number | 0000775462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021775462 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Railroad Rd was $2,638.
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 | $2,638.00 | $422,210 Land $118,100 Building $304,110 | $422,210 Land $118,100 Building $304,110 |
| 2023 | $2,085.00 | $264,000 Land $62,020 Building $201,980 | $264,000 Land $62,020 Building $201,980 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 Railroad 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 | 2 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 288 Railroad Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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.
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