Beautiful farm with two homes. 40ac pasture, 20coastal hay. Multiple storage bldgs located on the prop. Well designed livestock coral. Electric fence on perimeter of prop. Excellent opportunity for a horse ranch, to raise cattle or development. Close to HWY70 & Int95.Easy access to Smithfield, Clayton, Raleigh or Goldsboro. 2 homes, 1 to live, 1 to rent. Don't let this opportunity pass, come see.
Beautiful 70.25+- acres, 40 ac. pasture+20ac. hay. Easy access to Hwy 70 and Int. 95. 1100+-Ft of paved road frontage. Great access to Smithfield, Clayton, Raleigh, Selma or Goldsboro. 2pack barns1 stable and a number of storage shelters make an ideal layout for a horse ranch, raising cattle or development. Two watering holes on back side of prop. Two existing homes are on prop are as is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,599 (−1.6%)
$614,180 + $167,060
$781,240
2025
$1,624 (+1.3%)
$614,180 + $167,060
$781,240
2024
$1,603 (+8.0%)
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2023
$1,484 (−5.1%)
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2022
$1,563
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2021
$1,563 (−3.7%)
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2020
$1,622
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2019
$1,622 (+7.7%)
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2018
$1,507
$210,460 + $110,880
$321,340
2017
$1,507
$210,460 + $110,880
$321,340
2016
$1,506
$210,460 + $110,880
$321,340
2014
$1,506
$68,500 + $110,880
$179,380
2013
$1,507
$68,500 + $110,880
$179,380
2012
$1,507 (−44.2%)
2011
$2,699
$210,460 + $110,880
$321,340
Tax history for 173 Short Parrish Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,599 (−1.6%)
$614,180 + $167,060
$781,240
2025
$1,624 (+1.3%)
$614,180 + $167,060
$781,240
2024
$1,603 (+8.0%)
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2023
$1,484 (−5.1%)
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2022
$1,563
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2021
$1,563 (−3.7%)
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2020
$1,622
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2019
$1,622 (+7.7%)
$210,460 + $127,970
$338,430
2018
$1,507
$210,460 + $110,880
$321,340
2017
$1,507
$210,460 + $110,880
$321,340
2016
$1,506
$210,460 + $110,880
$321,340
2014
$1,506
$68,500 + $110,880
$179,380
2013
$1,507
$68,500 + $110,880
$179,380
2012
$1,507 (−44.2%)
2011
$2,699
$210,460 + $110,880
$321,340
*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
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
71.61 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
2,716
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnston County
APN
03R03199
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: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2857.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2857.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 70.0
Lot Size Area: 70.0
Lot Size Dimensions: call la
Lot Size Square Feet: 3049200.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Johnston - Princeton
Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Princeton
High School: Johnston - Princeton
Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: From Raleigh take 40East to Hwy 70 East to Left on Rains Mill Rd to Left on Hickory Crossroads and go approx 3.5 miles to Left on Short Parrish Rd, properties are on your left
Latitude: 35.537262
Longitude: -78.117385
Postal Code: 27542
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,716
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 71.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Johnston County
APN: 03R03199
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2015-05-08
Price Change Timestamp: 2015-05-08T12:18:16.000Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 499900.0
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Princeton Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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Princeton High
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$852,000 – $1.03M
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