$275,000

500 W Main St Benson, NC 27504

Estimated payment $1,643/month

Total Views 88,184
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,119 Sq Ft
$130 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Breakfast Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA
  • Front Porch

About This Home

Nestled in the heart of downtown Benson, this charming early 1900s bungalow on Main Street captures the essence of a bygone era. Positioned on a generous 0.5-acre corner lot, the home offers a picturesque setting. While it awaits some tender loving care to restore its former glory, the house promises a unique opportunity to blend the old with the new. Inside, the large dining and living rooms serve as the heart of the home. These spaces are ideal for entertaining, with ample room and classic charm. A sunroom provides a quaint retreat, perfect for enjoying the changing seasons. With a multitude of original features remaining that offer a glimpse into the architectural style of the period. Each detail tells a story, enriching the character of this historic gem. This home is not just a place to live, but a piece of Benson's vibrant history awaiting its next chapter.

Listing Agent

Amy Fann

HomeTowne Realty License #187785 Listed on: 06/06/2025

HomeTowne Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,743

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 2,119 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Benson Elementary And Middle School
  • S Johnston High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01019026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,743

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1915
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2119.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Other Structures Outbuilding: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Room Types Sunroom: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2119.0
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Foundation Details Permanent: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 22216.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Butler's Pantry
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Butler_squote_s Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: None
  • Acres: 0.51
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 5.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 4.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Other
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: 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

  • Zoning: Res
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22216.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 01019026

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1742.96
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Johnston - Benson

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $887 $138,330 $58,540 $79,790
2023 $887 $138,330 $58,540 $79,790
2022 $887 $0 $0 $0
2021 $887 $138,330 $58,540 $79,790
2020 $894 $138,330 $58,540 $79,790
2019 $895 $138,330 $58,540 $79,790
2018 $0 $90,890 $49,090 $41,800
2017 $604 $90,890 $49,090 $41,800
2016 $600 $90,890 $49,090 $41,800
2015 $579 $90,890 $49,090 $41,800
2014 $579 $88,330 $49,090 $39,240
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $275,000 -- $130 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Amy Fann

HomeTowne Realty

(984) 223-5764

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10101292

Doorify MLS

APN: 01019026