522 S 5th St, Smithfield, NC 27577 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 522 S 5th St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.31 acres (13,504 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill$1,723 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2000256762

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2000256762
Alternative APNs
  • 2000094909
  • 15035047

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,680 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,792 sqft
1st Floor Area1,680 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 90 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area92 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number2000256762
Street Address522 S 5TH ST
CitySMITHFIELD
StateNC
Zip27577-4472
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeRES
Legal DescriptionLOT 25 PART LOT 26 LEE 1/86
Legal Lot Number25-26
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSMITHFIELD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract40800

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address201 GLEN RD, GARNER, NC 27529-6601
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 14, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20232613
Deed Book / Page6414 / 981
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Recording DateJan 31, 2023
Property Address522 S 5TH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4472
Document Number0000002613
Book / Page6414 / 981
Map ReferenceMB 674 PG 205
Instrument DateJan 31, 2023
Instrument2023002613
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$280.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 2278, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-2278

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 GLEN RD, GARNER, NC 27529-6601

Mortgage

Document Number0000002614
DateJan 31, 2023
Instrument2023002614
Lender
NamePAULETTE WOODARD
TypeSeller
Agreement
TypeSeller Carry-Back
AmountAmount Recorded
Term86 Months
DueMar 1, 2030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,723.00 (+13.06%)$179,570 (+48.38%) Land $70,000 Building $109,570$179,570 (+48.38%) Land $70,000 Building $109,570
2023$1,524.00$121,020 Land $45,000 Building $76,020$121,020 Land $45,000 Building $76,020

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

Flood

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 19 policies
Nearby Flood Policies19 in force
Nearby Flood Claims35 (1995–2026)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 7 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Fran, Sep 1996 · 4 claims

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

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
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SMITHFIELD
serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NC0351010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 384 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
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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