Single Family Residence at 305 E Harnett Street, Benson, NC 27504, Benson
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$329,900

305 E Harnett Street, Benson, NC 27504
Benson, NC 27504
Listed by Beth Hines · RE/MAX Southland Realty II
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,006 sqft
Year built
1930

About this home

This is your chance to own a piece of history, completely reimagined for today! Built in 1930 and completely renovated down to the stud frame! This charming Benson home offers the character and location of a historic property with the peace of mind of an essentially brand-new home. Originally a modest 2-bedroom, 1-bath, single-story residence, this home has been completely rebuilt with only the original frame remaining. This amazing transformation resulted in a very spacious 3 bed, 4 bath, 1 1/2 story residence that beautifully blends timeless charm with modern living. From the street, the home may appear modest. But step inside and prepare to be amazed! This thoughtfully redesigned interior offers ~ 2,006 square feet, with generous living areas and a floor plan that provides far more room and functionality than its exterior suggests. And virtually everything is NEW! This renovation includes a new roof, new windows, new HVAC system, new flooring, fresh paint, new cabinetry, granite countertops, all new fixtures, along with countless other improvements throughout the home. Even one of the biggest concerns with older homes has been addressed: the floor and foundation structure has been rebuilt and re-supported to modern construction standards, providing a solid foundation for decades to come. Located just minutes from downtown Benson, you'll enjoy the charm of a historic North Carolina town with locally owned restaurants, shops, community events and small-town character right outside your door. Historic charm on the outside, modern construction and style on the inside, and a surprisingly spacious home waiting to be discovered. Come see this transformation for yourself--you may be amazed at what is behind the front door!

Property details

MLS #
100598539
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
48
On market date
August 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.17 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Benson Elementary
1.6 mi away · Grades -1-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
592
Student:teacher ratio
12.9:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
Middle
Benson Middle
1.13 mi away · Grades 5-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
483
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
High
Johnston Co Early College Academy
14.7 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
278
Student:teacher ratio
30.9:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Benson's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

22
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Benson, from live MLS data.

On the market 48 days -- 95 fewer days than Benson's current average of 143 days.
For reference, the median list price across 214 active listings in Benson right now is $424,995.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,137/mo
$65,980 down
$263,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,712
Property tax (est.)$275
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 27, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.