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$231,522$189 / 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 88How 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
Last sold for $87,500 on Apr 30, 2012

518 BENTON ST

MONROE, NC 28110
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,224 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$232K
$204K low$259K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,500 · Apr 30, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,256 (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.$372,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$338,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$215,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 160 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Monroe Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Walter Bickett Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
H
Monroe High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Union County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28110These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.59,112
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.453 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,286
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,215
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.63%

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How this home compares

518 Benton 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 92% of homes in Union County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Union County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Monroe 28110

What homes are worth in Monroe 28110

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

This home
$129K$869K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Monroe 28110.

How it measures up in Monroe 28110

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Monroe 28110.

Estimated value$231,522
CheaperTypical $383,621Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,704 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 518 Benton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMonroe 28110Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$231,52211% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18930% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²20% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac46% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than19302% of homes2% of homes

About 518 Benton St

How much is 518 Benton St, Monroe, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 Benton St, Monroe, NC is $231,522 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $204,195 to $258,849. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 Benton St, Monroe, NC last sell?

518 Benton St, Monroe, NC last sold on Apr 30, 2012 for $87,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 518 Benton St, Monroe, NC?

518 Benton St, Monroe, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 518 Benton St, Monroe, NC built?

518 Benton St, Monroe, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 518 Benton St, Monroe, NC?

518 Benton St, Monroe, NC is assigned to Monroe Middle School (middle), rated D-; Walter Bickett Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Monroe High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Union County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 518 Benton St, Monroe, NC compare to other homes in Monroe 28110?

Among the 20,476 homes in Monroe 28110, it is worth more than 11% of them ($231,522 against a typical $383,621), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($189 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,704 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1930 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 8% 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 518 Benton St, Monroe, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Benton St, Monroe, NC was $3,256. The county assessed it at $372,400.

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