Johnston County property record for 602 E Church St, Smithfield, NC 27577
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,707 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2000249426 |
| Primary APN | 2000249426 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Mobile Home / RV Hookup | Mobile Home / RV Hookup |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2000249426 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 602 E CHURCH ST |
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27577-4512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | CHURCH AND S 6TH ST M30L29 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 40800 |
602 E Church St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 E CHURCH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CAROLYNN WILLIAMS |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016476083 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4703 / 356 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000108478 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 602 E CHURCH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4512 |
| Document Number | 0000807016 |
| Book / Page | 6241 / 927 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022807016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 SAINT MARYS ST, 109, GARNER, NC 27529-3129 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 E CHURCH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4512 |
| Document Number | 0000807017 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022807017 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.15% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.15% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.15% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Property Address | 602 E CHURCH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4512 |
| Document Number | 0000718116 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 KELSO RD NEW BERN NC 285626431, NEW BERN, NC 28562-6431 |
| Document Number | 0000718116 |
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| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 005756/000791 |
| Instrument | 718116 |
| Name | CAROLYNN WILLIAMS |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 KELSO RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-6431 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2030 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 602 E CHURCH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-4512 |
| Document Number | 0000592686 |
| Book / Page | 005253 / 000652 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 592686 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 948 GARNER NC 275290948, GARNER, NC 27529-0948 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 602 E Church St was $2,707.
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 | $2,707.00 | $282,020 Land $120,250 Building $161,770 | $282,020 Land $120,250 Building $161,770 |
| 2023 | $1,413.00 | $112,200 Land $27,750 Building $84,450 | $112,200 Land $27,750 Building $84,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 602 E Church St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (1995–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 602 E Church St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 384 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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