Johnston County property record for 316 W Main St, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,937 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,287 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2000246980 |
| Primary APN | 2000246980 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,937 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,573 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 432 sqft |
| Patio Area | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000246980 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 316 W MAIN ST |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-1348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 34 3/163 M20L9 |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 41402 |
316 W Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 316 W MAIN ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMELENDING |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019630345 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5439 / 728 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 316 W MAIN ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000794796 |
| Book / Page | 6178 / 539 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022794796 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $570.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7115 HWY 3015, FOUR OAKS, NC 27524 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 W MAIN ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000794797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022794797 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 316 W MAIN ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000630345 |
| Book / Page | 5439 / 0728 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019630345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 W MAIN ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1348 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000630346 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019630346 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.25% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 6% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 316 W MAIN ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000554754 |
| Book / Page | 5074 / 0636 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017554754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $364.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 DURA BILT LN, 620, COATS, NC 27521-8171 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 W MAIN ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000554755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 5074/0639 |
| Instrument | 2017554755 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.62% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 2% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 6% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 316 W Main St was $3,287, down 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Benson Town |
| County | Johnston County |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,287.00 (-0.9%) | $293,550 (-) Land $46,750 Building $246,800 | $293,550 (-) Land $46,750 Building $246,800 |
| 2025 | $3,317.00 | $293,550 Land $46,750 Building $246,800 | $293,550 Land $46,750 Building $246,800 |
| 2023 | $2,349.00 | $183,560 Land $28,430 Building $155,130 | $183,560 Land $28,430 Building $155,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 316 W Main St 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 | 3 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 316 W Main St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BENSON serves 4,802 people · EPA ID NC0351025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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