NOT LISTED FOR SALE

288 Railroad Rd Benson, NC 27504

Benson Area

Estimated Value: $439,000 - $550,675

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,997 Sq Ft
$250/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 8, 2021

Last sale price $485,900 $243 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,930 / mo

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 7.96 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of October 2021

This home lives like a 3BR-Hard to find property in excellent location w/ access to I40&I95. Unrestricted level lot will allow for horses & other toys. Pond stocked with loads of fish for relaxing & enjoying the outdoors. Rear load 2 car garage & a 2 car detached garage. Lush landscaping & lovely stone porches. Beautifully maintained open living area w/ large island, dining room w/ a gorgeous view to the great outdoors/pond. Large secondary bedroom, flex room-easily be converted to BR. Call for more info!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Fann

HomeTowne Realty License #187785 Listed on: 07/18/2021

HomeTowne Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cassondra Liles

KW Realty Platinum License #197259

KW Realty Platinum

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,270

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 7.96 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Private Waterfront
  • 250 Feet of Waterfront
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Shake Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,997 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sealed Combustion
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Private Water Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outbuilding
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Benson Elementary And Middle School
  • S Johnston High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Doors
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include unknown

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,270

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

7.96 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2008
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1997.0
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: Survey needed
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Attic Fan: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features KitchenDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Interior Features Water Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Lot Features Partially Cleared: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: M
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Other Structures Outbuilding: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Security Features Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Other Structures Workshop: Yes
  • General Property Information Water Frontage Length2: 250.0
  • Waterfront Access Private Ownership: Yes
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Water View: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1997.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 346737.6
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 7.96
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1997.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Closet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Sealed Combustion
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Sealed Combustion: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Attic Features:Floored: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2

Exterior Features

  • Water Body Name: Privately Owned
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 7.96
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shake Siding, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Door(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Secluded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Shake Siding: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Pond2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Gravel
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Rear: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Survey needed
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 346737.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2270.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Johnston - Benson

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2021
Closed on
Oct 5, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amy Fann
HomeTowne Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cassondra Liles
KW Realty Platinum
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$485,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.8%
Current Estimated Value
$498,419

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.54%
Original Mortgage
$351,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$486,000 First American Mortgage Sln
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $351,000
Previous Owner $177,000
Previous Owner $21,755
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $91,000
Previous Owner $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $485,900 -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Sold $485,900 +2.1% $243 / Sq Ft
09/09/2021 09/09/21 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2021 09/08/21 Price Changed $475,900 -4.8% $238 / Sq Ft
08/11/2021 08/11/21 For Sale $499,900 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2021 07/20/21 For Sale $499,900 -- $250 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

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 $2,681 $422,210 $118,100 $304,110
2024 $2,138 $264,000 $62,020 $201,980
2023 $2,086 $264,000 $62,020 $201,980
2022 $2,191 $264,000 $62,020 $201,980
2021 $2,191 $264,000 $62,020 $201,980
2020 $2,270 $264,000 $62,020 $201,980
2019 $2,270 $264,000 $62,020 $201,980
2018 $2,181 $247,800 $62,020 $185,780
2017 $2,181 $247,800 $62,020 $185,780
2016 $2,181 $247,800 $62,020 $185,780
2015 $2,156 $247,800 $62,020 $185,780
2014 $2,156 $247,800 $62,020 $185,780
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amy Fann

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Amy Fann

    HomeTowne Realty

    (919) 422-6499

    4 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    Amy Fann
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Cassondra Liles

    KW Realty Platinum

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2396461

Doorify MLS

APN: 01F10004E

North Carolina Johnston County Benson 27504

288 Railroad Rd, Benson, NC

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