Johnston County property record for 44 Drake Dr, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,332 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,719 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,534 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07E07045N |
| Primary APN | 07E07045N |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,332 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,188 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,332 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,719 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 372 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000227834 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 DRAKE DR |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-6757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 PRESERVE 84/310-312 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESERVE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELEVATION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 41510 |
44 Drake Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 DRAKE DR, BENSON, NC 27504-6757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020655545 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5570 / 915 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 44 DRAKE DR, BENSON, NC 27504-6757 |
| Document Number | 0000655545 |
| Book / Page | 5570 / 915 |
| Map Reference | MB 84 PG 310-312 |
| Instrument | 2020655545 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | MOREHEAD TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $530.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3000 GULF BREEZE PKWY, 3000, GULF BREEZE, FL 32563-5623 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 44 DRAKE DR, BENSON, NC 27504-6757 |
| Document Number | 0000655546 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020655546 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 44 Drake Dr was $2,534, down 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston County |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,534.00 (-1.59%) | $405,520 (-) Land $60,000 Building $345,520 | $405,520 (-) Land $60,000 Building $345,520 |
| 2025 | $2,575.00 | $405,520 Land $60,000 Building $345,520 | $405,520 Land $60,000 Building $345,520 |
| 2023 | $2,178.00 | $275,730 Land $30,000 Building $245,730 | $275,730 Land $30,000 Building $245,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 Drake Dr 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 | 1 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 44 Drake Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | JOHNSTON CO-WEST serves 99,027 people · EPA ID NC0351070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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