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201 E Hill St, Benson, NC 27504

$1,095,000
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  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 7,683

    Sqft ($143/Sqft)

House for sale 59 days
$100K price drop

About 201 E Hill St

Property type House
Year built 1910
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.49 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
THE PRESTON WOODALL HOUSE | HISTORIC ESTATE. EVENT DESTINATION. YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITY. Established in 1890, The Preston Woodall House is one of Benson's most distinctive historic properties and an exceptional opportunity for a buyer seeking more than a traditional residence. At the heart of the property is its ballroom and event space—a setting capable of supporting weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, holiday celebrations, private dinners, social events, milestone occasions, retreats and other year-round experiences, subject to applicable approvals. For a future wedding or event operator, the timing is especially compelling. Couples and event planners are already looking ahead to Spring 2027 and beyond, creating an opportunity for a new owner to begin positioning, branding and booking the property for its next chapter. The ballroom gives the property something increasingly valuable in the event business: flexibility. Indoor ceremonies. Receptions. Formal dinners. Corporate functions. Holiday parties. Networking events. Private gatherings. Combined with outdoor settings, overnight accommodations, gathering spaces and the historic character of the estate, the property offers the foundation for a wide range of potential residential, hospitality and event-oriented uses. Stay here. Host here. Celebrate here. Build here. Imagine: - A destination wedding and reception venue - Boutique hospitality or lodging - Corporate retreats and executive gatherings - Holiday and seasonal events - Private dinners and social experiences - Anniversary, birthday and milestone celebrations - Networking and business events - Owner-operated hospitality - A private historic estate with event capability - Or a combination of residential and business uses For the entrepreneur, event professional, hospitality operator or investor, the opportunity is not simply to purchase a historic property. It is the opportunity to create a multi-use destination with multiple potential revenue streams. The Preston Woodall House offers something difficult to recreate from the ground up: historic architecture, established gathering spaces, a dedicated ballroom, indoor and outdoor event possibilities, overnight accommodations and the character of a property with more than 130 years of history. Weddings may be part of the legacy. They do not have to be the entire business. The property is already here. The ballroom is already here. The history is already here. The next vision belongs to its new owner. 201 E Hill Street | Benson, NC Offered at $1,095,000 Potential commercial, hospitality, event, lodging and other uses are subject to zoning, permitting, licensing and applicable governmental approvals. Some marketing images may be virtually staged. The Preston Woodhall House has not operated since Covid in 2021. No financial records from 2022 - Current.
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Listing Agent - Marti Hampton
Listing Office - EXP Realty LLC
Source: Doorify MLS mls logo
MLS#10175200 • last updated 3 weeks ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Levels/Style Tri-Level, Two, House, Mixed Use, Site Built, Victorian, 2
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MLS # 10175200
Type Residential
Status Active
SubType Single Family Residence
Living Area 7683
Lot Size (SqFt) 21344
Lot Size (Acres) 0.49
Property Tax 15146.41
Year Built 1910
Interior
# of Half Baths 1
Total # of Bathrooms 5
# of Full Baths 4
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Total # of Rooms 18
Laundry Main Level, See Remarks
Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood
Appliances Built-In Freezer, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan
Accessibility Features Accessible Approach With Ramp
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
Fireplace Gas Log
Common Walls No Common Walls
Exterior
Foundation Slab, Crawlspace
Roof Architectural Shingle, Copper, Membrane, Metal, Mixed, Shingle, Slate, Synthetic
Construction Shake Siding, Stucco
Parking Driveway, Parking Pad
Exterior Features Awning(s), Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters, Uncovered Courtyard, Other
Patio/Porch Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around
Lot Features Garden, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear, Waterfall
Other Structures Gazebo
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Location
View Trees/Woods
County Johnston
Subdivision Not In A Subdivision
Elementary School Johnston County Schools
Middle School Johnston County Schools
High School Johnston County Schools
Zoning OFR
APN 1016032
Directions Get On I-40 E/US-64 E From US-401 S/US-70 E Follow I-40 E To NC-242 S In Johnston County. Take Exit 325 From I-40 E Continue On NC-242 S. Drive To E Hill St In Benson
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage City Street
Road Surface Paved
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
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