Johnston County property record for 604 N Johnson St, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (29,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,813 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2000250236 |
| Primary APN | 2000250236 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,006 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 29,185 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000273778 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 604 N JOHNSON ST |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-1260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 WOOD 96/7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 41401 |
604 N Johnson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Johnston County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 604 N JOHNSON ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202429438 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6748 / 767 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 604 N JOHNSON ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1260 |
| Document Number | 0000811135 |
| Book / Page | 6262 / 511 |
| Map Reference | MB 96 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022811135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | OMEGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OMEGA TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $326.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 575, BENSON, NC 27504-0575 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 N JOHNSON ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1260 |
| Document Number | 0000811136 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022811136 |
| Name | HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 604 N Johnson St was $1,813.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Benson Town |
| County | Johnston County |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,813.00 | $161,960 (-) Land $59,660 Building $102,300 | $161,960 (-) Land $59,660 Building $102,300 |
| 2025 | $161,960 Land $59,660 Building $102,300 | $161,960 Land $59,660 Building $102,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,068.00 | $83,470 Land $31,210 Building $52,260 | $83,470 Land $31,210 Building $52,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 604 N Johnson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 604 N Johnson St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BENSON serves 4,802 people · EPA ID NC0351025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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