Johnston County property record for 609 S Ryals St, Benson, NC 27504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 847 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $933 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2000234441 |
| Primary APN | 2000234441 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 847 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,196 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 847 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 81 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 183 sqft |
| Canopy | 166 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000283029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 N RYALS ST |
| City | BENSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27504-1151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | COM |
| Legal Description | PART LOTS 30-33 JOHNSON ESTATE 6/241 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30-33 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 41402 |
609 S Ryals St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 S RYALS ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1817 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 202525914 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6943 / 205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 609 S RYALS ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1817 |
| Document Number | 0000036891 |
| Book / Page | 6580 / 494 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023036891 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 235, BENSON, NC 27504-0235 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 609 S RYALS ST, BENSON, NC 27504-1817 |
| Document Number | 0000036564 |
| Book / Page | 6579 / 17 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023036564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 235, BENSON, NC 27504-0235 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 609 S Ryals St was $933.
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 | $933.00 | $83,320 (-) Land $19,510 Building $63,810 | $83,320 (-) Land $19,510 Building $63,810 |
| 2025 | $83,320 Land $19,510 Building $63,810 | $83,320 Land $19,510 Building $63,810 | |
| 2023 | $581.00 | $45,420 Land $12,200 Building $33,220 | $45,420 Land $12,200 Building $33,220 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 609 S Ryals 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 609 S Ryals 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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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