Johnston County property record for 481 Tafton Dr, Wendell, NC 27591
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,906 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16K04021X |
| Primary APN | 16K04021X |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,356 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 314 sqft |
| Deck Area | 170 sqft |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Storage Building | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000098193 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 TAFTON DR |
| City | WENDELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27591-8578 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | L23 TAFTON PHASE 2 59/4961790 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFTON PH 02 |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILDERS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 40208 |
481 Tafton Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 TAFTON DR, WENDELL, NC 27591-8578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2459 / 106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Property Address | 481 TAFTON DR, WENDELL, NC 27591-8578 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000040043 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Book Page | DEED7020/227 |
| Instrument | 2025040043 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 25279, RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Tafton Dr was $2,906, down 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Archer Lodge Town |
| County | Johnston County |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,906.00 (-2.48%) | $370,230 (+1.85%) Land $80,000 Building $290,230 | $370,230 (+1.85%) Land $80,000 Building $290,230 |
| 2025 | $2,980.00 | $363,510 Land $80,000 Building $283,510 | $363,510 Land $80,000 Building $283,510 |
| 2023 | $1,832.00 | $185,100 Land $50,000 Building $135,100 | $185,100 Land $50,000 Building $135,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Tafton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 481 Tafton Dr 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 75 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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