Johnston County property record for 72 Bess Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,317 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,710 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05I06011W |
| Primary APN | 05I06011W |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,317 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,951 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,317 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 9 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2000102933 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 BESS DR |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27520-6188 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | 33 WILMS POINTE S4 58/4951666.02 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAYTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 40906 |
72 Bess Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2001.
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 BESS DR, CLAYTON, NC 27520-6188 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2111 / 405 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Property Address | 72 BESS DR, CLAYTON, NC 27520-6188 |
| Document Number | 0000585713 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 BESS DR CLAYTON NC 275206188, CLAYTON, NC 27520-6188 |
| Document Number | 0000585713 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005220/000696 |
| Instrument | 585713 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 23, 2043 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Bess Dr was $1,710.
Source: Johnston County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston County |
| Unified School District | Johnston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,710.00 | $273,680 Land $73,140 Building $200,540 | $273,680 Land $73,140 Building $200,540 |
| 2023 | $1,260.00 | $150,080 Land $43,880 Building $106,200 | $150,080 Land $43,880 Building $106,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Bess Dr 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 72 Bess Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | JOHNSTON CO-WEST serves 99,027 people · EPA ID NC0351070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Verizon.
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