




212 W Church St, Benson, NC, 27504
About This Home
Don't miss this HIDDEN GEM! Per Johnston County records and the Assessor's office, the home has an effective age of 2005! Welcome to the best of both worlds!! PRICED BELOW market value!! Timeless HISTORIC charm (built in 1925) with the confidence of a full 2021 TO THE STUDS renovation by a Contractor, all priced below market value, so you get character and a smart buy. This was NOT a flip home! A lot of love and time were put into this home's renovation. This beautifully restored downtown Benson home features all-new plumbing throughout and to the street, all-new electrical, HVAC, roof, windows, insulation, and more, while showcasing original details such as refinished hardwood floors, tongue-and-groove ceilings, fireplaces with historic mantels, and classic trim. The main level offers two spacious en-suite bedrooms, including a stunning Primary suite with a deep soaking tub, marble-topped vanities, oversized walk-in shower, and private access to a sunroom and dedicated office, plus two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs for flexible living. A bright, character-filled kitchen includes Thick, upgraded granite countertops, upgraded LG appliances (2022), soft-close custom cabinetry, and a preserved mantel detail, along with thoughtful upgrades like Ecobee smart thermostats and a spacious laundry room. Outside, enjoy a flat backyard perfect for a pool or entertaining, a mature pecan and walnut tree, a fenced yard (2023), a working hot tub (2023) with a reinforced deck underneath, a storage shed (2022), a wraparound porch, and an extended driveway with room for a future two-car garage! All just a short walk to downtown Benson with NO HOA!! Per Johnston County records and the Assessor's office, the home has an effective age of 2005!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Materials
- Foundation: Block,See Remarks
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Blown-In Insulation,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman, Farmhouse
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Convection Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Exhaust Fan,Free-Standing Electric Oven,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Ice Maker,Microwave,Plumbed For Ice Maker,Range,Refrigerator,Self Cleaning Oven,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Lower Level,Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Bathtub Only,Bathtub/Shower Combination,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Crown Molding,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Granite Counters,High Ceilings,High Speed Internet,Kitchen Island,Natural Woodwork,Master Downstairs,Quartz Counters,Second Primary Bedroom,Separate Shower,Smart Thermostat,Soaking Tub,Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-In Shower
- Window features: Blinds,Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows,Plantation Shutters
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room,Family Room,Master Bedroom,See Remarks
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,129
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Zoned
- Cooling features: Attic Fan,Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Dual,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,129
- Total interior livable area: 3,129 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 001021048
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level, One
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch,Porch,Rear Porch,Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard,Lighting,Private Yard,Rain Gutters,Smart Camera(s)/Recording,Smart Lock(s),Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Gate, Perimeter, Privacy, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Features: Back Yard,Few Trees,Front Yard,Landscaped,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete,Driveway,Oversized
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
