520 Buffalo Rd is a 986 square foot house on a 7,500 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on February 09, 2006 for $56,000. Based on Redfin's Smithfield data, we estimate the home's value is $110,782.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$112Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$110,782
$55K since sold in February 2006$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 46.2% lower than the average sale price ($206K) of 6 comparable homes.
PROPERTY NEEDS WORK. COULD BE SOME STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS. BEING SOLD "AS IS"
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,302 (−1.0%)
$50,000 + $85,630
$135,630
2025
$1,316 (+113.4%)
$50,000 + $85,630
$135,630
2024
$616 (+1.2%)
$17,000 + $32,710
$49,710
2023
$609 (−3.1%)
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2022
$628
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2021
$628 (−7.7%)
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2020
$680 (+5.9%)
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2019
$643 (+7.7%)
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2018
$597
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2017
$597 (+0.1%)
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2016
$596
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2014
$596 (−0.1%)
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2013
$597 (−1.1%)
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2012
$604 (+1.1%)
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2011
$597
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
Tax history for 520 Buffalo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,302 (−1.0%)
$50,000 + $85,630
$135,630
2025
$1,316 (+113.4%)
$50,000 + $85,630
$135,630
2024
$616 (+1.2%)
$17,000 + $32,710
$49,710
2023
$609 (−3.1%)
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2022
$628
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2021
$628 (−7.7%)
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2020
$680 (+5.9%)
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2019
$643 (+7.7%)
$17,000 + $31,320
$48,320
2018
$597
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2017
$597 (+0.1%)
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2016
$596
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2014
$596 (−0.1%)
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2013
$597 (−1.1%)
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2012
$604 (+1.1%)
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
2011
$597
$13,000 + $31,210
$44,210
*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
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Not Ducted
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Plywood
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
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
Subdivision Name: WHITEHURST DIV/J W JONES MAP
Living Sq. Ft: 986
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,054
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 986
Building Sq. Ft: 986
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 16 WHITEHURST M9L9 6/590169415
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 416
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.: 986
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Johnston County
APN: 15009009
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Smithfield Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Smithfield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Smithfield-Selma High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$106,000 – $128,000
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