405 S Smith St, Clayton, NC 27520 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 405 S Smith St, Clayton, NC 27520

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.86 acres (37,462 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$1,576 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Sale
May 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2000259993

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2000259993
Alternative APNs
  • 2000098847
  • 05010029

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,536 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,744 sqft
1st Floor Area976 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area464 sqft
Interior WallsPaneling

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Exterior MaterialSiding
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area37,462 sqft (0.86 acres)
Lot Dimensions228 ft deep x 157 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area304 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number2000259993
Street Address405 S SMITH ST
CityCLAYTON
StateNC
Zip27520-2540
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRES
Legal DescriptionSMITH ST M10L29
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil DivisionCLAYTON
Census Block Group5
Census Block5047
Census Tract41001

Owner

405 S Smith St is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2003.

Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address249 HARDEE ST, CLAYTON, NC 27520-2510
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 19, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 19, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 9, 2003
Deed SaleJun 9, 2003
Prior SaleJul 11, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page2471 / 661
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateMay 19, 2023
Property Address405 S SMITH ST, CLAYTON, NC 27520-2540
Document Number0000014752
Book / Page6477 / 82
Instrument DateApr 4, 2023
Instrument2023014752
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address249 HARDEE ST, CLAYTON, NC 27520-2510

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address421 FAYETTEVILLE ST STE 1100, 1100, RALEIGH, NC 27601-3000
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateMay 19, 2023
Property Address405 S SMITH ST, CLAYTON, NC 27520-2540
Document Number0000014753
Book / Page6477 / 87
Map ReferenceMB 37 PG 205
Instrument DateApr 4, 2023
Instrument2023014753
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address249 HARDEE ST, CLAYTON, NC 27520-2510

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address421 FAYETTE STREET #1100 # 1100, 1100, RALEIGH, NC 27601
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 405 S Smith St was $1,576, down 1% from the year before.

Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJohnston County
MunicipalityClayton Town
Unified School DistrictJohnston County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,576.00 (-1.01%)$157,660 (-) Land $138,750 Building $18,910$157,660 (-) Land $138,750 Building $18,910
2025$1,592.00$157,660 Land $138,750 Building $18,910$157,660 Land $138,750 Building $18,910
2023$924.00$71,640 Land $52,730 Building $18,910$71,640 Land $52,730 Building $18,910

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 405 S Smith 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Wildfire risk around 405 S Smith 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF CLAYTON
serves 30,876 people · EPA ID NC0351020
Water SourcePurchased surface water from JOHNSTON CO-WEST
Last State InspectionMay 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 280 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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