512 Buffalo Rd is a 860 square foot house on a 7,500 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 01, 2001 for $43,500. Based on Redfin's Smithfield data, we estimate the home's value is $162,038.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$162,038
$119K since sold in November 2001$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 14.1% higher than the average sale price ($142K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-8
Single, Two, and Multi-family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide areas where a mixture of housing types are allowed, some as permitted and others as conditional or special uses, with proper review, site planning, and design controls. Planned unit developments are allowed in R-8 districts.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 860
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,040
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 860
Building Sq. Ft: 860
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L12 M9 L5 PB1/197 169415
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 5
Municipality Name: SMITHFIELD CITY
Acres: 0.1722
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: RES
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SMITHFIELD
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 860
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Johnston County
APN: 15009005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Smithfield Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Smithfield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Smithfield-Selma High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
78% 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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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$154,000 – $187,000
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