No HOA, no restrictive covenants, and a detached barn with garage immediately set this property apart, offering flexibility and functionality rarely found in today's market. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features plenty of living space, including a bonus room/office ideal for remote work, hobbies, or additional living space. Situated on a 0.6-acre lot, the property provides open outdoor space for gardening, recreation, or future improvements. The detached barn expands usability with options for storage, workshop space, or equipment parking. Located just outside of downtown Benson with convenient access to major highways, this property is well-suited for buyers seeking space, versatility, and a no-HOA lifestyle with room to personalize and add value.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$147Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by April Stephens• eXp Realty, LLC - C
Bought with EXP Realty, LLC - The RealKEY Group, LLC Lee• eXp Realty, LLC - C
Est. $1,807 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3084 Tarheel Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10143605
Mar 6, 2026
Sold
$225,000
$147/sq ft
Feb 2, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 29, 2026
Listed
$210,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,040 (−1.6%)
$51,120 + $115,320
$166,440
2025
$1,057 (+31.1%)
$51,120 + $115,320
$166,440
2024
$806 (+2.5%)
$24,280 + $75,270
$99,550
2023
$786 (−4.8%)
$24,280 + $75,270
$99,550
2022
$826
$24,280 + $75,270
$99,550
2021
$826 (−3.5%)
$24,280 + $75,270
$99,550
2020
$856
$24,280 + $75,270
$99,550
2019
$856 (+14.8%)
$24,280 + $75,270
$99,550
2018
$746
$19,170 + $65,600
$84,770
2017
$746 (+0.1%)
$19,170 + $65,600
$84,770
2016
$745
$19,170 + $65,600
$84,770
2014
$745 (−0.1%)
$19,170 + $65,600
$84,770
2013
$746
$19,170 + $65,600
$84,770
2012
$746
$19,170 + $65,600
$84,770
2011
$746
$19,170 + $65,600
$84,770
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnston County
APN
01E08008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
AR
Agricultural-Residential District
The agricultural-residential district (AR) is intended to encourage the continuance of agricultural uses as well as to ensure that residential development will occur at sufficient densities to provide for a range of housing opportunities throughout the county. Further, it is the intention of the regulations of this district to ensure that residential development having access and connecting to public water and sanitary sewer systems will occur within a healthful environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Off Street, Open
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Window Features: Blinds
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Side Porch
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Storage
Fencing: None
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Shingle
Pool Information
Spa Features: None
Property information
Living Area: 1,531
Above Grade Finished Area: 1531.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s), Storage
Land Information
Horse: No
Horse Amenities: None
Vegetation: Cleared
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Lot Size Area: 0.6
Lot Size Square Feet: 26136.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: RAG
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1056.9
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Propane
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas Pack, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: None
School Information
Elementary School: Johnston - Benson
Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Benson
High School: Johnston - S Johnston
Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: From Raleigh: Get on I-40 E/US-64 E from US-401 S/US-70 E. Head toward New Bern Pl. Turn left onto E Edenton St. Turn left onto US-401 S/US-70 E/N Dawson St. Continue straight onto US-401 S/US-70 E/S Saunders St. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left to merge onto I-40 E/US-64 E. Follow I-40 E to NC-242 S in Johnston County. Take exit 325 from I-40 E. Merge onto I-40 E/US-64 E. Keep right to continue on I-40 E, follow signs for Benson/Wilmington. Take exit 325 toward Benson. Drive to Tarheel Rd. Turn right onto NC-242 S. Turn right onto Tarheel Rd. Destination will be on the right.
Latitude: 35.429704
Longitude: -78.560561
Postal Code: 27504
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Johnston County
APN: 01E08008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-03-09
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-01-31T01:21:52Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-01-29T15:07:05Z
Around this home
Schools
Benson Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Benson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
7/10
South Johnston High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Benson, NC • 27504
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$271,000 – $328,000
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