Chatham County property record for 3979 Chatham St, Bennett, NC 27208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,527 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.589 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $384 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0003165 |
| Primary APN | 0003165 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,527 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,366 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.589 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 3979 CHATHAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENNETT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | A10-14 AC 0.59 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENNETT |
| Legal Block | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAR CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
The current owner of 3979 Chatham St bought it in February 2011.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 116, BENNETT, NC 27208-0116 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001556372 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1556 / 372 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3979 Chatham St was $384, up 18.9% from the year before.
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham County |
| Unified School District | Chatham County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $384.00 (+18.89%) | $32,068 (+20.5%) Land $17,092 Building $14,976 | $32,068 (+20.5%) Land $17,092 Building $14,976 |
| 2024 | $323.00 (-7.18%) | $26,613 (-) Land $16,695 Building $9,918 | $26,613 (-) Land $16,695 Building $9,918 |
| 2023 | $348.00 | $26,613 Land $16,695 Building $9,918 | $26,613 Land $16,695 Building $9,918 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3979 Chatham St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3979 Chatham St 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 | CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM serves 2,470 people · EPA ID NC0319050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Randolph Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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