Johnston County property record for 404 Hancock St, Smithfield, NC 27577
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,763 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,549 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2000198754 |
| Primary APN | 2000198754 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,763 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,848 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,763 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 85 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000198754 |
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| Street Address | 404 HANCOCK ST |
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27577-4066 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | HANCOCK AND 4TH M13L50 |
| Legal Unit | D |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the North Smithfield Historic District listed 2000 · 124 contributing resources · NRIS 00000550 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
404 Hancock St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 250, PINE LEVEL, NC 27568-0250 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NELSON C JOHNSON |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NELSON C JOHNSON |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000490228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Property Address | 404 HANCOCK ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4066 |
| Document Number | 0000641550 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 404 HANCOCK ST #D SMITHFIELD NC 275774066, D, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4066 |
| Document Number | 0000641550 |
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| Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005498/000114 |
| Instrument | 641550 |
| Name | NELSON C JOHNSON |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2029 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Property Address | 404 HANCOCK ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4066 |
| Document Number | 0000641551 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 404 HANCOCK ST #D SMITHFIELD NC 275774066, D, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4066 |
| Document Number | 0000641551 |
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| Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005498/000121 |
| Instrument | 641551 |
| Name | NELSON C JOHNSON |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2029 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 404 HANCOCK ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4066 |
| Document Number | 0000520352 |
| Book / Page | 004913 / 000294 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 520352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Tax | $216.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 111 EHRHARDT WAY PRINCETON NC 275697050, PRINCETON, NC 27569-7050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 404 Hancock St was $1,549, down 1% from the year before.
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 | $1,549.00 (-1.02%) | $161,370 (-) Land $50,000 Building $111,370 | $161,370 (-) Land $50,000 Building $111,370 |
| 2025 | $1,565.00 | $161,370 Land $50,000 Building $111,370 | $161,370 Land $50,000 Building $111,370 |
| 2023 | $1,338.00 | $106,210 Land $17,000 Building $89,210 | $106,210 Land $17,000 Building $89,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 Hancock 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 404 Hancock 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 | Indirect within 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 |
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| 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 272 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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