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305 W Watson Rd, Benson, NC 27504 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 305 W Watson Rd, Benson, NC 27504

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.7 acres (30,492 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$292,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$1,483 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13E04044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13E04044
Alternative APNs
  • 2000163749
  • 2000271859

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,028 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,364 sqft
1st Floor Area2,028 sqft
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsWood
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area30,492 sqft (0.7 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area216 sqft
Deck Area120 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft
Storage Building168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number2000271859
Street Address305 W WATSON RD
CityBENSON
StateNC
Zip27504-6934
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRAG
Legal DescriptionTRACT 3 HOLCOMB AND MUSSER 83/263
Legal SubdivisionMINEOLA S GORDON
Legal Tract3
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil DivisionPLEASANT GROVE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract41504

Owner

305 W Watson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.

Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address305 W WATSON RD, BENSON, NC 27504-6934
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 25, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 25, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 26, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202422144
Deed Book / Page6710 / 331
Prior Transfer DateMar 27, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000342913
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateJan 26, 2023
Property Address305 W WATSON RD, BENSON, NC 27504-6934
Document Number0000002310
Book / Page6413 / 321
Map ReferenceMB 83 PG 263
Instrument DateDec 31, 2022
Instrument2023002310
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$420.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address9809 ADLIE DR, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-9230

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address305 W WATSON RD, BENSON, NC 27504-6934

Mortgage

Document Number0000002311
DateJan 26, 2023
Instrument2023002311
Lender
NameFIRST FEDERAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 305 W Watson Rd was $1,483.

Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJohnston County
Unified School DistrictJohnston County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,483.00$237,290 Land $64,680 Building $172,610$237,290 Land $64,680 Building $172,610
2023$1,036.00$131,990 Land $36,960 Building $95,030$131,990 Land $36,960 Building $95,030

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 305 W Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 305 W Watson Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemJOHNSTON CO-WEST
serves 99,027 people · EPA ID NC0351070
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Brightspeed.

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