Johnston County property record for 985 Preston Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 27.2 acres (1,185,703 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,052 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04N12023A |
| Primary APN | 04N12023A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,990 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,185,703 sqft (27.2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 370 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2000271967 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 985 PRESTON RD |
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27577-8577 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RAG |
| Legal Description | DAUGHTRY - NCSR 2516 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BOON HILL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2074 |
| Census Tract | 40600 |
Source: Johnston County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 PRESTON RD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577-8577 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022722 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,052.00 (+17.81%) | $441,540 (+131.54%) Land $335,350 Building $106,190 | $441,540 (+131.54%) Land $335,350 Building $106,190 |
| 2023 | $893.00 | $190,700 Land $119,270 Building $71,430 | $190,700 Land $119,270 Building $71,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2016–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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