288 Railroad Road
Description
- Listed by: Amy Fann 919.422.6499 amy@amyfann.com Brokerage DRE #C11674 • HomeTowne Realty
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$408,500
Avg days on market
116
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Benson, NC
9 comparable properties found
$429,700
Sold 08/22/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,133
- Square Feet
- 0.77
- Acres
$408,500
Sold 09/10/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,013
- Square Feet
- 0.92
- Acres
$394,950
Sold 10/21/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,810
- Square Feet
- 0.76
- Acres
$439,500
Sold 01/08/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,187
- Square Feet
- 0.46
- Acres
$389,500
Sold 10/30/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,810
- Square Feet
- 0.54
- Acres
$360,000
Sold 04/09/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,089
- Square Feet
- 0.59
- Acres
Location
Sold By KW Realty Platinum
Virtual Tour
$2,783 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$2,594
$189
$0
1Property Information for 288 Railroad Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $2,270 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Johnston County
- Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Water View, Pond
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
- Waterfront Type: Pond
Building Information
- Year Built: 2008
- Lot Size: 7.96 AC / 346,737 SF
Summary
- Water Body Name: Privately Owned
- Directions: I 40 to exit 325. Turn right onto Hwy 242. Turn right onto Railroad Road and home will be on the left.
- Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
- Latitude: 35.404796
- Longitude: -78.534536
- Road Frontage Type: Other
- Waterfront Access: Private Ownership
- Association Fee Includes: Unknown
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,270.00
- Has City Limits: No
- FIPS Code: 37101
- Has Restrictive Covenants: No
- Original Listing ID: 2396461
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Has Property Leased: No
- Ownership Type: Other
- Elementary School: Johnston - Benson Elementary
- Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Benson Middle
- High School: Johnston - South Johnston High
- Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel
- Carport: No
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: Yes
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://view.paradym.com/idx/288-Railroad-Road-Benson-NC-27504/4651335/prt/20
Property
- Building Area Total: 1997.0
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Secluded, Partially Cleared
- Lot Size Dimensions: Survey needed
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Has Primary Residence: Yes
- Sold PriceList Price: 1.02
- Water Frontage Length: 250
- New Construction: No
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Doors, Level Flooring
- Construction Materials: Shake Siding, Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
- New Construction Type: Site Built, Shake Siding, Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Levels: One
- Basement Description: Crawl Space
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Sealed Combustion
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Cooling: Attic Fan, Heat Pump
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
- Has Heating: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Water Closet, Smooth Ceilings
Room Information
- Rooms Total: 7.0
- Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Type: Office
- Level: Main
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Type: Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Type: Utility Room
- Level: Main
- Type: Other
- Level: Main
- Description: Det garage
- Type: Other
- Level: Main
- Description: Cov Patio
- Type: Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Property History for 288 Railroad Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2021 | Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2396461 | $485,900 | — |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1473732660 | $486,000 | — |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2396461 | — | |
| Jul 18, 2021 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2396461 | $499,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2021 | Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2396461 | $485,900 |
| 10/05/2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1473732660 | $486,000 |
| 09/09/2021 | Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2396461 | — |
| 07/18/2021 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2396461 | $499,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 288 Railroad Road
Taxable Value
Land
$118,100Additions
$304,110Tax Record
2026
$2,639 ($220 / month)Home Facts
Beds
2Baths
2Total Finished SqFt
1,995 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,995 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
346,738 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
2008Year Renovated
2008Zoning
RESCounty
JOHNSTONAPN
01F10004ESchools near 288 Railroad Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Benson Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Benson Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
South Johnston High Public9 to 12 | ||
Choice Plus Academy PublicK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 288 Railroad Road, Benson, NC 27504 | $485,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,997 | 346,737 |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,260 | 426,017 | |
$230,142 | 3 | 3 | 1,642 | 58,326 | |
$239,040 | 3 | 3 | 2,099 | 25,047 | |
$231,140 | 3 | 2 | 1,819 | 27,965 | |
$216,653 | 3 | 2 | 1,642 | 25,700 | |
$299,900 | 3 | 2 | 2,340 | 22,215 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,688 | 36,590 | |
$40,000 | – | 1 | 1,320 | 36,590 | |
$140,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,900 | 67,954 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,779 | 27,443 | |
$192,500 | 3 | 3 | 1,576 | 28,749 | |
$339,335 | 4 | 3 | 2,745 | 9,104 | |
$287,310 | 4 | 3 | 2,245 | 4,835 |
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