Johnston County property record for 309 Birch St, Smithfield, NC 27577
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,495 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,587 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15K10150M |
| Primary APN | 15K10150M |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,495 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,155 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,495 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2000111520 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 BIRCH ST |
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27577-5011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | 16 D B HAMILTON #16 D.B. HAMI |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
309 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 BIRCH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-5011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Property Address | 309 BIRCH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-5011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL GUARANTY NON CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 BIRCH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-5011 |
| Document Number | 0000028660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Book Page | 6540/788 |
| Instrument | 2023028660 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Birch St was $1,587 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston County |
| Municipality | Smithfield Town |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,587.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $330,690 Land $42,750 Building $287,940 | $330,690 Land $42,750 Building $287,940 |
| 2023 | $1,140.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $181,000 Land $27,080 Building $153,920 | $181,000 Land $27,080 Building $153,920 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1999–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| Claims by Event |
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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 309 Birch St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF SMITHFIELD serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NC0351010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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