303 W Martin St

$195,000
Price
3
Beds
984 Sq. Ft.
$198 / Sq. Ft.
984
Sq. Ft.
$198
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Downtown Benson! Adorable 1930s cottage with tons of updates. Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms. No Carpet, only engineered hardwood and tile! Kitchen includes shaker cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and two pantry / storage spaces. Primary bedroom has sizable ensuite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms in the rear of the home share an additional bathroom with dual vanities. Deep covered front porch, perfect for coffee in the morning. Roof and HVAC replaced in 2021. This...Downtown Benson! Adorable 1930s cottage with tons of updates. Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms. No Carpet, only engineered hardwood and tile! Kitchen includes shaker cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and two pantry / storage spaces. Primary bedroom has sizable ensuite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms in the rear of the home share an additional bathroom with dual vanities. Deep covered front porch, perfect for coffee in the morning. Roof and HVAC replaced in 2021. This truly is a perfect starter home with room to build additional space on the .30 acre lot! USDA Loan eligible! Benson is the perfect location for commutes down I-95 or I-40. 35 minutes to downtown Raleigh. 45 minutes to Ft. Bragg.

Property Details for 303 West Martin Street

Architectural Style
OneStory
Parking Features
NoGarage
Subdivision Name
NONE
View
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 10:21 PM

Property Details for 303 West Martin Street

StatusActive
MLS #753014
Days on Market37
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
CountyJohnston County

Location

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Building Information for 303 West Martin Street

Stories1Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,136 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$964

Property Taxes

$172

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 303 West Martin Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benson
  • County Or Parish: Johnston
  • Country: US
  • Directions: GPS
  • Postal Code: 27504
  • Latitude: 35.386642
  • Longitude: -78.551066
  • State Or Province: NC
  • Topography: Cleared
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 01014012J
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: BANNER Township TR 4 PB 77/226
School Information
  • High School: South Johnston High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Benson Middle School
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Finished Area Range: 901-1000
  • Building Area Total: 984.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Features: QuarterToHalfAcreLot, Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 13068.0
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Range: .26-.5 Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13068.0
  • Living Area: 984.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area Range: 901-1000
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Range: 0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Range: 0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Range: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1935
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: GoodCondition
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Construction Materials: VinylSiding
  • Patio And Porch Features: FrontPorch, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: HeatPump
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Oven
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, CeilingFans, DoubleVanity, EatInKitchen, GraniteCounters, TubShower
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 303 West Martin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #LP753014

$195,000—
Dec 1, 2025

Price Change

Longleaf Pine REALTORS #753014

$195,000—
Nov 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

Longleaf Pine REALTORS #753014

$205,910—
Nov 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #LP753014

$205,910—
Aug 13, 2025

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #10109109

—
Jul 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10109109

$214,500—
Jan 27, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482588213

$502,000

+3344.0% / yr

Oct 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1473174899

$160,000—
Oct 1, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

$159,900—
Oct 1, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

$159,900—
Jun 25, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

—
Jun 24, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

—
Jun 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

$159,900—
Jun 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

$159,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #LP753014

$195,000
12/01/2025

Price Change

Longleaf Pine REALTORS #753014

$195,000
11/07/2025

Listed (Active)

Longleaf Pine REALTORS #753014

$205,910
11/07/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #LP753014

$205,910
08/13/2025

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #10109109

—
07/13/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10109109

$214,500
01/27/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482588213

$502,000

+3344.0% / yr

10/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1473174899

$160,000
10/01/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

$159,900
10/01/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

$159,900
06/25/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

—
06/24/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

—
06/17/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

$159,900
06/17/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2390535

$159,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 303 West Martin Street

Taxable ValueLand$33,300Additions$148,830Total$182,130
Tax Record2025$2,058 ($172 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,025 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,025 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933Year Renovated2000ZoningRESCountyJOHNSTONAPN01014012J

Schools near 303 West Martin Street

This home is within Johnston County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Benson Elementary
PublicPK to 4

Benson Middle
Public5 to 8

South Johnston High
Public9 to 12

Choice Plus Academy
Public6 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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303 West Martin Street is a single family home for sale in Benson, NC 27504. This property was listed for sale on November 7, 2025 by BIRCH & BEAM REALTY, it's currently listed at $195,000. It has been on the market for a total of 37 days and was last sold on January 27, 2022. This listing's school district is Johnston County School District. Nearby schools include Benson Elementary, Benson Middle and South Johnston High. 303 West Martin Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 984 sqft single family home built in 1935.

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