553 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577 Property Records

Johnston County property record for 553 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Property Summary

Property TypeNeighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Details4 ba · 12,816 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size2.27 acres (98,881 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$133,000 (Jul 2015)
Tax Bill$23,455 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2000191087

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2000191087
Alternative APN
  • 15021003

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures14 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area12,816 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area12,816 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeSteel Frame/Truss
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area98,881 sqft (2.27 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area1,016 sqft
Canopy1,272 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemEvaporative
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number2000191087
Street Address553 E MARKET ST
CitySMITHFIELD
StateNC
Zip27577-3923
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Local Zoning CodeCOM
Legal DescriptionLT 12-16 & ADJ TR PB1/21
Legal Lot Number12-16
JurisdictionJOHNSTON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSMITHFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2079
Census Tract40700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the North Smithfield Historic District
listed 2000 · 124 contributing resources · NRIS 00000550

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1960, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-1960
Owner TypeCompany
VestingPartnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 28, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 28, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2015460637
Deed Book / Page4632 / 730
Prior Transfer DateJul 21, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000460637
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$23,455.00 (-13.44%)$2,094,280 (+12.06%) Land $888,840 Building $1,205,440$2,094,280 (+12.06%) Land $888,840 Building $1,205,440
2023$27,098.00$1,868,890 Land $555,520 Building $1,313,370$1,868,890 Land $555,520 Building $1,313,370

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
Nearby Flood Policies8 in force
Nearby Flood Claims13 (1999–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA13 of 13
Most Recent ClaimOct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Oct 1999 · 6 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 272 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 · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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