514 S 5th St

3,349 Sq. Ft.
$140 / Sq. Ft.
3,349
Sq. Ft.
$140
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the heart of downtown Smithfield, this lovely, established home at 514 S 5th Street offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and thoughtful modern updates. Nestled on a quiet street, the property showcases the character buyers love in a historic area while providing the conveniences of upgraded living. Inside, you'll find a welcoming interior with upgrades throughout that enhance both style and functionality. The home has been well cared for, offering comfortable living spaces filled...Located in the heart of downtown Smithfield, this lovely, established home at 514 S 5th Street offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and thoughtful modern updates. Nestled on a quiet street, the property showcases the character buyers love in a historic area while providing the conveniences of upgraded living. Inside, you'll find a welcoming interior with upgrades throughout that enhance both style and functionality. The home has been well cared for, offering comfortable living spaces filled with natural light and a layout ideal for everyday living or entertaining. Each update has been completed with an eye toward preserving the home's original appeal while elevating its overall comfort. One of the standout features of this home is its unbeatable location. Just minutes from local dining, shops, and downtown events, this property allows you to enjoy all that Smithfield has to offer while still providing a peaceful residential setting. With easy access to major highways, commuting to Raleigh, Clayton, or surrounding areas is both convenient and accessible. This downtown Smithfield gem is a rare opportunity to own an established home with upgrades in one of the area's most desirable and walkable locations — where character, community, and convenience come together.
  1. Listed by George White • George White Patrick Properties

Property Details for 514 South 5th Street

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Showings Expected to Begin
03-12-2026
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 03/05/2026 05:11 PM

Property Details for 514 South 5th Street

StatusComing Soon
MLS #10145927
Days on Market-
Taxes$4,249 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyJohnston County

Location

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Building Information for 514 South 5th Street

Stories1Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,644 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,290

Property Taxes

$354

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 514 South 5th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RES
  • Directions: From I-95 to 514 S 5th St, Smithfield, NC 27577 Take I-95 to Exit 97 toward US-70/Smithfield. At the end of the ramp, turn west onto US-70 toward Smithfield. Continue on US-70 into downtown Smithfield. Turn left onto S Brightleaf Blvd (US-301/Business) and continue a short distance. Turn right onto E Market St / S 5th St to reach 514 S 5th St. From Raleigh, NC (via I-40) to 514 S 5th St, Smithfield, NC 27577 From Raleigh, head east on I-40. Stay on I-40 East through Johnston County toward the US-70/I-95 interchange area near Smithfield. Take the exit for US-70 West toward Smithfield (this will bring you directly into town). Continue on US-70 West toward Downtown Smithfield. Turn left onto S Brightleaf Blvd (US-301/Business). Turn right onto E Market St / S 5th St and follow to 514 S 5th St.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.504552
  • Longitude: -78.34688
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,248.60
  • City Limits Of: Smithfield
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 5-6
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Johnston - S Smithfield
  • Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Smithfield
  • High School: Johnston - Smithfield Selma
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3349.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Other Area Below Grade: 732
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 732
  • Parcel Number: 15035031
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Other
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 60
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: See Remarks
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Unheated
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Gas Pack, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Interior: Driveway, On Street, Vinyl Siding, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Laundry Room, Main Level, Driveway, On Street
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 514 South 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545624752

$450,000

+13.3% / yr

Dec 31, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

—
Oct 24, 2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

—
Oct 24, 2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

—
Oct 23, 2023

Withdrawn

AMLS #2529973

$485,000—
Oct 19, 2023

Expired

AMLS #2512989

$400,000—
Oct 19, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

—
Sep 13, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

$485,000—
Sep 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2529973

$500,000—
Sep 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

$500,000—
Sep 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

$500,000—
Jul 20, 2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

—
Jul 3, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$400,000—
Jun 29, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$420,000—
Jun 19, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$440,000—
Jun 7, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$460,000—
May 25, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$480,000—
May 25, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$480,000—
May 25, 2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2512989

$480,000—
Feb 2, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

—
Feb 2, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

—
Feb 1, 2023

Expired

AMLS #2477152

$450,000—
Feb 1, 2023

Expired

NCRMLS #100351952

$450,000—
Oct 29, 2022

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

—
Oct 12, 2022

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

$450,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100351952

$480,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

$480,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2477152

$480,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

$480,000—
Jul 6, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000—
Jul 6, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

—
Jul 6, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000—
Jul 5, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000—
Jul 5, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

—
Jul 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465691896

$295,000—
May 20, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

—
May 19, 2021

In Contract

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

—
Apr 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000—
Apr 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545624752

$450,000

+13.3% / yr

12/31/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

—
10/24/2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

—
10/24/2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

—
10/23/2023

Withdrawn

AMLS #2529973

$485,000
10/19/2023

Expired

AMLS #2512989

$400,000
10/19/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

—
09/13/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

$485,000
09/01/2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2529973

$500,000
09/01/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

$500,000
09/01/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2529973

$500,000
07/20/2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

—
07/03/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$400,000
06/29/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$420,000
06/19/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$440,000
06/07/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$460,000
05/25/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$480,000
05/25/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2512989

$480,000
05/25/2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2512989

$480,000
02/02/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

—
02/02/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

—
02/01/2023

Expired

AMLS #2477152

$450,000
02/01/2023

Expired

NCRMLS #100351952

$450,000
10/29/2022

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

—
10/12/2022

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

$450,000
10/02/2022

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100351952

$480,000
10/02/2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

$480,000
10/02/2022

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2477152

$480,000
10/02/2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2477152

$480,000
07/06/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000
07/06/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

—
07/06/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000
07/05/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000
07/05/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

—
07/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465691896

$295,000
05/20/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

—
05/19/2021

In Contract

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

—
04/19/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000
04/19/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2378618

$295,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 514 South 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$70,000Additions$368,000Total$438,000
Tax Record2025$4,249 ($354 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,323 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,323 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt760 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated2000ZoningRESCountyJOHNSTONAPN15035031

Schools near 514 South 5th Street

This home is within Johnston County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Smithfield Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Smithfield Middle
Public6 to 8

Smithfield-Selma High
Public9 to 12

Choice Plus Academy
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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514 South 5th Street is a single family home Coming Soon in Smithfield, NC 27577. This property is currently priced at $469,900. This listing's school district is Johnston County School District. Nearby schools include South Smithfield Elementary, Smithfield Middle and Smithfield-Selma High. 514 South 5th Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,349 sqft single family home built in 1924.

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