RARE FIND! Below tax value! Expansive All-Brick Estate on 3.46 Acres with Room to Live, Work & Dream This one-of-a-kind property offers over 4,400 sq ft of beautifully designed living space, a full temp-controlled unfinished basement, and an abundance of flexible rooms that can evolve with your lifestyle. Set on 3.46 meticulously landscaped acres, it combines classic charm with modern versatility. The main floor boasts an open concept layout with a massive updated kitchen, oversized island, granite countertops, and tons of storage. You'll also find a spacious family room with fireplace, formal dining and living rooms, an expansive primary suite, elegant custom trim details, and a large laundry space with built-ins and a convenient half bath. Additional living areas on this level provide even more comfort and functionality. Upstairs, you'll find an expansive second floor with five flexible rooms, a full bath, second kitchen, and additional laundry area—perfect for guests, home offices, creative space, or separate living quarters. A private stairway from the garage provides optional entry to this level, while a formal front staircase welcomes guests through the foyer. Outside, enjoy peaceful mornings and lively gatherings on the covered front porch, deck, or back patio. The yard is beautifully landscaped with mature plantings and serene views. Need garage space? This property delivers with an attached 2-car garage, a detached 2-car garage/workshop (30' x 40'), and a 20' x 30' carport—plenty of room for vehicles, tools, and toys. Whether you're looking for space to grow, host, create, or simply enjoy the outdoors—this property offers the rare combination of privacy, space, and flexibility that's hard to find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
3.46 acresLot Size
$131Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan Tirgrath Realty, LLC Tirgrath Andre• NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc.
Listed by Matthew Tirgrath• NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc.
Come home to this beautifully landscaped, all-brick home on over 8 1/2 acres in the country. Attached 2-car garage with detached 30 x 40' garage workshop with 20 x 30' carport. Updated kitchen with granite countertops. Deck off kitchen. 1st floor master. Fireplace in family room. Open floor plan. Second floor has separate living area complete with full kitchen, full bath, washer/dryer, and separate entry from garage. Brand new roof.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,663 (+3.9%)
$82,520 + $503,580
$586,100
2025
$3,526 (+24.1%)
$82,520 + $472,720
$555,240
2024
$2,841 (+1.3%)
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2023
$2,806 (−4.8%)
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2022
$2,947
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2021
$2,947 (+1.2%)
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2020
$2,912
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2019
$2,912 (+27.2%)
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2018
$2,289
$64,000 + $242,940
$306,940
2017
$2,289
$64,000 + $242,940
$306,940
2016
$2,289
$64,000 + $242,940
$306,940
2014
$2,289
$26,410 + $242,940
$269,350
2013
$2,289 (+1.2%)
$26,410 + $242,940
$269,350
2012
$2,263 (−12.2%)
2011
$2,578
$64,000 + $242,940
$306,940
Tax history for 919 Drag Strip Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,663 (+3.9%)
$82,520 + $503,580
$586,100
2025
$3,526 (+24.1%)
$82,520 + $472,720
$555,240
2024
$2,841 (+1.3%)
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2023
$2,806 (−4.8%)
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2022
$2,947
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2021
$2,947 (+1.2%)
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2020
$2,912
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2019
$2,912 (+27.2%)
$69,610 + $281,180
$350,790
2018
$2,289
$64,000 + $242,940
$306,940
2017
$2,289
$64,000 + $242,940
$306,940
2016
$2,289
$64,000 + $242,940
$306,940
2014
$2,289
$26,410 + $242,940
$269,350
2013
$2,289 (+1.2%)
$26,410 + $242,940
$269,350
2012
$2,263 (−12.2%)
2011
$2,578
$64,000 + $242,940
$306,940
*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
4
Baths
5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.46 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
4,332
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnston County
APN
01F12072D
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 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
Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
Directions: (From Benson)Take Hwy 242 South from Benson approximately 3.8 miles. Turn left onto Dragstrip Road (at McLambs Store/LP Gas). Firsthouse on right. (From Raleigh), Get on I-40 E/US-64 E from US-401 S/US-70 E,Follow I-40 E to NC-242 S/NC-50 S in Benson. Take exit 79 from I-95 S, Follow NC-242 S to Dragstrip Rd. 39 minutes from downtown Raleigh.
Latitude: 35.325206
Longitude: -78.518089
Postal Code: 27504
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,332
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Johnston County
APN: 01F12072D
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-10-23
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-09-23T22:33:36Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-09-15T17:29:50Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-09-15T18:59:24Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 600000.0
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Schools
Meadow Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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South Johnston High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$553,000 – $670,000
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