Chatham County property record for 42 Benchmark, Pittsboro, NC 27312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.535 acres (23,305 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,409 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0019324 |
| Primary APN | 0019324 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,708 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 23,305 sqft (0.535 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 42 BENCHMARK |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBORO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | N3-18-42PP AC 0.535 BK 17 PG 71 |
| Legal Subdivision | FEARRINGTON |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLIAMS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 20104 |
42 Benchmark is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 FEARRINGTON POST, PITTSBORO, NC 27312-8549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPS FCU |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000006743 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009524 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Property Address | 42 BENCHMARK, PITTSBORO, NC 27312 |
| Document Number | 0000013625 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 BENCHMARK PITTSBORO NC 27312, PITTSBORO, NC 27312 |
| Document Number | 0000013625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001961/000334 |
| Instrument | 13625 |
| Name | STATE EMPS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 42 BENCHMARK, PITTSBORO, NC 27312 |
| Document Number | 0000009524 |
| Book / Page | 001942 / 000737 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9524 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 FEARRINGTON POST PITTSBORO NC 273128549, PITTSBORO, NC 27312-8549 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Benchmark was $3,409, up 19.9% 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 | $3,409.00 (+19.87%) | $463,282 (+45.95%) Land $69,075 Building $394,207 | $463,282 (+45.95%) Land $69,075 Building $394,207 |
| 2024 | $2,844.00 (+4.67%) | $317,435 (-) Land $57,562 Building $259,873 | $317,435 (-) Land $57,562 Building $259,873 |
| 2023 | $2,717.00 | $317,435 Land $57,562 Building $259,873 | $317,435 Land $57,562 Building $259,873 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Benchmark 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 | 2 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 42 Benchmark is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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-NORTH serves 23,088 people · EPA ID NC0319126 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| 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 160 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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