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$275,926$135 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

500 W HARNETT ST

BENSON, NC 27504
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,048 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$276K
$237K low$314K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,497 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$221,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$221,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$221,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJohnston
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 396 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Benson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 mi
M
Benson Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.4 mi
H
South Johnston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Johnston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27504These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,812
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,916
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,539
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

500 W Harnett St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Johnston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Johnston County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Benson 27504
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Benson 27504
  • Older than 91% of homes in Johnston County

What homes are worth in Benson 27504

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$102K$687K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Benson 27504.

How it measures up in Benson 27504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Benson 27504.

Estimated value$275,926
CheaperTypical $311,555Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area2,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 500 W Harnett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenson 27504Johnston County
Estimated valuepricier than$275,92633% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13517% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,048 ft²70% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac33% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than195315% of homes9% of homes

About 500 W Harnett St

How much is 500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC is $275,926 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $237,473 to $314,379. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC?

500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,048 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC built?

500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC?

500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC is assigned to Benson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Benson Middle School (middle), rated C-; South Johnston High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Johnston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC compare to other homes in Benson 27504?

Among the 7,142 homes in Benson 27504, it is worth more than 33% of them ($275,926 against a typical $311,555), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($135 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,048 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1953 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Johnston County, it is worth more than 27% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 W Harnett St, Benson, NC was $2,497. The county assessed it at $221,000.

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