Multiple offers. Own a piece of Johnston county history, known as the "Eli Turlington House" and built in in 1837.The commute is less than 45 minutes to Raleigh! Lots of great features include 5 fireplaces, original hardwoods, large rocking chair front porch and large rooms. Sits on 1.5 acre lot with 2 carports, storage shed and carriage house. Yes, we said carriage house! Home is wired for a whole house generator and has 2 wells on the property as well as a wood stove that could heat the house as well.
Single-familyProperty Type
1837Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$140Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Michelle Morock• Hometowne Realty Garner
Bought with eXp Realty Borland• Front Porch Realty
What a treasure! This beautiful and historic home was built in 1837 and has been lovingly cared for. This home was known as the "Eli Turlington House" and is older than the town of Benson! This metal roof farmhouse is nested on over an acre and features a carriage house and carport with paved circular driveway. This home is wired for a whole house generator and has 2 wells on site. Master bedroom is privately tucked away upstairs and has additional sitting area and large walk in closet. Simply adorable!
TMLS #2249194
Aug 31, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 2019
Price Changed
$179,000
$94/sq ft
Jul 31, 2019
Relisted
—
May 23, 2019
Pending
—
May 13, 2019
Price Changed
$159,000
$83/sq ft
Apr 17, 2019
Listed
$179,000
$94/sq ft
TMLS #1752132
May 6, 2011
Sold
$110,000
$58/sq ft
Oct 14, 2010
Listed
$114,900
$60/sq ft
TMLS #1637093
May 6, 2009
Sold
$109,500
$57/sq ft
May 5, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Dec 6, 2008
Listed
$119,900
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 2008
Sold
$50,000
$26/sq ft
TMLS #1609378
Sep 27, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 4, 2008
Listed
$240,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 2006
Sold
$240,000
$126/sq ft
TMLS #874529
Jan 5, 2007
Sold
$248,000
$130/sq ft
Dec 6, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2006
Listed
$239,900
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,542 (−1.6%)
$81,000 + $165,660
$246,660
2025
$1,566 (+23.7%)
$81,000 + $165,660
$246,660
2024
$1,266 (+3.8%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2023
$1,219 (−4.9%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2022
$1,282 (+2.5%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2021
$1,251 (−3.6%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2020
$1,298
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2019
$1,298 (+40.3%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2018
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2017
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2016
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2014
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2013
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2012
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2011
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
Tax history for 4158 Benson Hardee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,542 (−1.6%)
$81,000 + $165,660
$246,660
2025
$1,566 (+23.7%)
$81,000 + $165,660
$246,660
2024
$1,266 (+3.8%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2023
$1,219 (−4.9%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2022
$1,282 (+2.5%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2021
$1,251 (−3.6%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2020
$1,298
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2019
$1,298 (+40.3%)
$38,480 + $117,860
$156,340
2018
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2017
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2016
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2014
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2013
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2012
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
2011
$925
$30,380 + $78,460
$108,840
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,780
Year built
1837
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnston County
APN
07D06036B
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
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Circular Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Family Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 4
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Directions: I 40 Take Exit 319 turn right onto Hwy 210. Go to Old Fairground Road and turn Left. Turn Left onto Benson Hardee Road home will be on left.
Latitude: 35.448283
Longitude: -78.581328
Postal Code: 27504
Road Frontage Type: Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,780
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1837
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Johnston County
APN: 07D06036B
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026