$3,900,000

2725 Benson Hardee Rd Benson, NC 27504

Benson Area

Estimated payment $22,100/month

2 Beds
6 Baths
8,507 Sq Ft
$458 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • 40.06 Acre Lot
  • Converted Barn or Barndominium
  • No HOA

About This Home

A Rare Legacy Estate Offering Extraordinary Beauty and Opportunity: Encompassing approximately 40 picturesque acres centered around a stunning private pond, this distinctive estate brings together natural beauty, meaningful improvements, privacy, and exceptional versatility. The pond serves as a captivating focal point, reflecting the western evening sky and creating a memorable backdrop across the landscape. Currently home to an established wedding and event venue, the estate has been thoughtfully developed for celebrations and gatherings while retaining the character, acreage, and versatility to inspire an entirely different vision for its next chapter. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, equestrian estate, boutique hospitality destination, luxury event venue, therapeutic riding center, agricultural retreat, or income-producing investment, the setting lends itself to a remarkable range of possibilities, subject to buyer verification and applicable approvals. At the heart of the estate stand two impressive heated and cooled custom timber-frame barns, designed by Sand Creek Post & Beam. Distinctive post-and-beam construction, substantial exposed timbers, and enduring craftsmanship give each structure an architectural presence far beyond that of a traditional agricultural barn. Each features a loft with kitchenette, full bathroom, and closet space, while abundant windows frame sweeping views of the fields and pond. On the main level, each barn also offers multi-stall restroom facilities with accessible accommodations, thoughtfully designed to support larger gatherings and hospitality use. The primary barn is distinguished by a full kitchen equipped with range, sink, refrigerator, and ice machine, while the companion barn offers an additional kitchenette with sink and refrigerator. Together, these beautifully crafted structures and the extensive improvements already in place provide exceptional flexibility for continued use or future adaptation. Beyond the barns, open fields, a hay field still harvested today, developed grounds, and the pond come together to create a distinctive landscape with an enduring connection to the land. Its peaceful country setting belies its accessibility, with I-40 and I-95 providing connections to Raleigh, the Research Triangle, Fayetteville, and beyond, as well as an easy route toward North Carolina's coast. Estates combining this scale, architectural character, craftsmanship, natural setting, and versatility are increasingly rare. Whether preserving what has been so carefully created or reimagining the property for generations to come, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to steward an extraordinary North Carolina legacy. Please note: Select images have been digitally enhanced, virtually staged, and/or created using AI to illustrate potential uses or design concepts. Such images are conceptual representations only and may not reflect the property's current condition or existing improvements.

Listing Agent

Tanya Ireland

Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys INTE License #288275 Listed on: 08/28/2026

Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys INTE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,219

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 40.06 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wood Fence
  • Electric Fence
  • Property is zoned RAG

Home Design

  • Converted Barn or Barndominium
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Board and Batten Siding
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 8,507 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Woodwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Ice Maker

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Benson Elementary School
  • Benson Middle School
  • South Johnston High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01D07026E

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,219

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

40.06 Acres

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2018
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 8507.0
  • Architectural Style: Barndominium
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One, One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Lot Water Features:Lot Water Features: Pond on Lot
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6Ik0wMDAwMDM4OSIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjEwMTg5MjMyIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJBY3RpdmUiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA4LTI4VDE4OjQ5OjM3LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzI1ODcxIiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.M8RUWMj02cj0W-l35kTOnHXNCzQbgNHaOPGVw7qwMQ0/badge
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Storage, Shower Only, Walk-In Shower
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Attic Features:Attic Features: None
  • Interior Features:Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Storage, Shower Only, Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Electric, Fenced, Wood
  • Acres: 40.06
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Board & Batten Siding, See Remarks, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab, See Remarks, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch
  • General Property Information: Private Pool YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Gravel, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, Septic Connected
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Johnston - South Johnston High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Benson Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RAG
  • Horse Amenities: See Remarks
  • Lot Dimensions: NOTE: comprised of 3 parcels total
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1745013.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 01D07026E

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8218.74
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Map Number: 2

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Johnston - Benson Elementary

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,407 $1,000,720 $379,590 $621,130
2024 $3,723 $577,010 $158,580 $418,430
2023 $3,586 $577,010 $158,580 $418,430
2022 $3,769 $577,010 $158,580 $418,430
2021 $3,677 $577,010 $158,580 $418,430
2020 $3,815 $577,010 $158,580 $418,430
2019 $3,815 $577,010 $158,580 $418,430
2018 $112 $92,350 $92,350 $0
2017 $785 $92,350 $92,350 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/28/2026 08/28/26 For Sale $3,900,000 -- $458 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

About the Listing Agent

Tanya Ireland

Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys INTE

(984) 305-2179

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Tanya is a former Midwesterner. She relocated to the Triangle area in 2005 to support her husband's military career. She is a proud military wife of a United States Army Green Beret/Wounded Warrior and a mother of two teenage girls. After devoting many years to pediatric trauma nursing and caring for patients and their family members during highly stressful circumstances, Tanya is now using her experience and passion for helping others to guide clients through the home buying and selling

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