Johnston County property record for 520 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,302 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2000120500 |
| Primary APN | 2000120500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,054 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2000120500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 BUFFALO RD |
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27577-9346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | 16 WHITEHURST M9L9 6/590169415 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHURST DIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 BUFFALO RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-9346 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006117874 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3063 / 253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,302.00 (+114.14%) | $135,630 (+180.69%) Land $50,000 Building $85,630 | $135,630 (+180.69%) Land $50,000 Building $85,630 |
| 2023 | $608.00 | $48,320 Land $17,000 Building $31,320 | $48,320 Land $17,000 Building $31,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 40 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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