Awesome rural setting but convenient with easy access to I 95 and I 40. No restrictions. Space to do “your own thing”. An excellently updated farm house with an open floor plan. Wonderful spaces both inside and out. Ready for you to move in. Truly one of the Unique finds! Rock on your porch. Make pecan pie from the nuts on your own trees. Farm in your garden. Work in your “barn”. Gaze from the kitchen window. This is A sweet ‘dream” house and a great place to start out or end up. See it quickly!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Deborah Fedrick• Coldwell Banker HPW
Bought with Nereida Cortes• Century 21 Triangle Group
Awesome rural setting but convenient with easy access to I 95 and I 40. No restrictions. Space to do "your own thing". An excellently updated farm house with an open floor plan. Wonderful spaces both inside and out. Ready for you to move in. Truly one of the Unique finds! Rock on your porch. Make pecan pie from the nuts on your own trees. Farm in your garden. Work in your "barn". Gaze from the kitchen window. This is A sweet 'dream" house and a great place to start out or end up. See it quickly!
TMLS #2175185
Apr 11, 2018
Sold
$122,000
$94/sq ft
Mar 1, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2018
Listed
$122,500
$95/sq ft
+14
Quiet Country Charm. Quaint, cozy home located on 1.1 acres with huge yard, giant pecan trees, pines, and pear tree. Rocking chair front porch, spacious deck, completely updated interior including, tile back splash, laminate floors, new range, microwave and dishwasher, refrigerator included. Updated full bathroom connecting to master bedroom. Located away from congestion but 15 minutes from amenities and I 95, and 10 minutes to I 40. New large portable storage building, original shed.
Public Records
Nov 15, 2016
Sold
$85,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$690 (−1.6%)
$48,510 + $168,010
$216,520
2025
$701 (+55.2%)
$48,510 + $168,010
$216,520
2024
$452
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2023
$452 (−4.7%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2022
$474 (−48.0%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2021
$913 (−3.5%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2020
$946 (+2.4%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2019
$924 (+31.7%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2018
$701
$17,250 + $64,270
$81,520
2017
$701 (+104.4%)
$17,250 + $64,270
$81,520
2016
$343
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
2014
$343 (−0.2%)
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
2013
$344
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
2012
$344 (+3.6%)
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
2011
$332
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
Tax history for 1242 Marler Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$690 (−1.6%)
$48,510 + $168,010
$216,520
2025
$701 (+55.2%)
$48,510 + $168,010
$216,520
2024
$452
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2023
$452 (−4.7%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2022
$474 (−48.0%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2021
$913 (−3.5%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2020
$946 (+2.4%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2019
$924 (+31.7%)
$18,110 + $91,840
$109,950
2018
$701
$17,250 + $64,270
$81,520
2017
$701 (+104.4%)
$17,250 + $64,270
$81,520
2016
$343
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
2014
$343 (−0.2%)
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
2013
$344
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
2012
$344 (+3.6%)
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
2011
$332
$17,250 + $22,700
$39,950
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
1,312
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnston County
APN
09J16070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
AR
Agricultural-Residential District
The agricultural-residential district (AR) is intended to encourage the continuance of agricultural uses as well as to ensure that residential development will occur at sufficient densities to provide for a range of housing opportunities throughout the county. Further, it is the intention of the regulations of this district to ensure that residential development having access and connecting to public water and sanitary sewer systems will occur within a healthful environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1296.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1296.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.1
Lot Size Area: 1.1
Lot Size Dimensions: 169x299x299x118
Lot Size Square Feet: 47916.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 945.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Johnston - Four Oaks
Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Four Oaks
High School: Johnston - S Johnston
Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: I 95, Exit Hwy 70 Newton Grove, to Hwy 701, Rt. on Marler, home will be on right
Latitude: 35.323819
Longitude: -78.388523
Postal Code: 27504
Road Frontage Type: Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,312
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Johnston County
APN: 09J16070
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2021-01-27
Around this home
Schools
Meadow Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
South Johnston High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$241,000 – $292,000
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