This darling ranch sits on . 92 acres surrounded by lush hardwoods perfect for that hobby farm you’ve been thinking of! Step Inside to discover a quaint foyer welcoming you to the heart of the home flooded with natural light. Custom barn doors and shelving offer that Pinterest ready laundry area. Kick back on the back deck and take in the serenity. No HOA! New roof! Minutes from I-40
Darling starter ranch in great Benson location on almost a full acre lot with a bright open floor plan, Lots of windows, Gorgeous hardwood floors in living area, Large Master with full bathroom and double sinks, HVAC new in 2017, Large private yard, NO HOA or city taxes, Easy commute, just minutes to I40 and I95. WELCOME HOME!
TMLS #1958748
Oct 16, 2014
Sold
$114,500
$84/sq ft
Aug 1, 2014
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2014
Price Changed
$119,900
$88/sq ft
Jul 8, 2014
Listed
$122,900
$90/sq ft
+19
Darling ranch home in the country w/ awesome schools! Bright & OPEN floor plan w/ HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW CARPET, VINYL & PAINT, brushed nickel fixtures, spacious & functional kitchen/dining w/ breakfast bar! HUGE master suite w/ dual vanities, garden tub/sep. shower, sizeable spare beds, covered front & side porch, awesome back deck overlooking PRIVATE back yard w/ ample storage below!
TMLS #1705244
Aug 24, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 28, 2010
Listed
$117,500
$86/sq ft
TMLS #722149
Apr 30, 2004
Sold
$113,400
$83/sq ft
Jan 4, 2004
Listed
$112,900
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,705 (+24.3%)
$65,000 + $203,560
$268,560
2024
$1,372 (+2.5%)
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2023
$1,338 (−4.8%)
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2022
$1,406
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2021
$1,406 (−3.5%)
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2020
$1,457
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2019
$1,457 (+32.6%)
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2018
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2017
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2016
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2014
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2013
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2012
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2011
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
Tax history for 989 Shade Tree Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,705 (+24.3%)
$65,000 + $203,560
$268,560
2024
$1,372 (+2.5%)
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2023
$1,338 (−4.8%)
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2022
$1,406
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2021
$1,406 (−3.5%)
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2020
$1,457
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2019
$1,457 (+32.6%)
$40,000 + $129,380
$169,380
2018
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2017
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2016
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2014
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2013
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2012
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
2011
$1,098
$32,000 + $92,790
$124,790
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
1,340
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnston County
APN
07F08046R
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Shower, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1363.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1363.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.92
Lot Size Area: 0.92
Lot Size Dimensions: See Plat Map
Lot Size Square Feet: 40075.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1406.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Johnston - Benson
Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Benson
High School: Johnston - S Johnston
Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: I-40 E to exit 325 for NC-242 toward US-301/Benson. Keel left at the fork to continue toward NC-242 N. Turn left onto NC-242 N and continue onto Woodall Dairy Rd. Turn left onto Federal Rd, then right onto Shade Tree Road.
Latitude: 35.433722
Longitude: -78.523174
Postal Code: 27504
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,340
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Johnston County
APN: 07F08046R
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026