Johnston County property record for 401 E Hill St, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,417 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,990 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,268 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2000096315 |
| Primary APN | 2000096315 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,417 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,821 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,417 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,990 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 404 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000096315 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 E HILL ST |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON HILL M17L46 1539 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 41401 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Benson Historic District listed 1985 · 104 contributing resources · NRIS 85001053 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 E HILL ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,268.00 (-0.86%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $226,460 (-) Land $51,750 Building $174,710 | $226,460 (-) Land $51,750 Building $174,710 |
| 2025 | $1,279.00 (+28.67%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $226,460 (+45.77%) Land $51,750 Building $174,710 | $226,460 (+45.77%) Land $51,750 Building $174,710 |
| 2023 | $994.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $155,350 Land $32,780 Building $122,570 | $155,350 Land $32,780 Building $122,570 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 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 | 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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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