Benson is a town in southwestern Johnston County, where I-95 and I-40 meet, about 35 miles south of Raleigh. Incorporated in 1887 and named for early settler Alfred Monroe "Mim" Benson, it had 3,967 residents at the 2020 census.
Benson is best known for Mule Days, held on the fourth Saturday of September, which draws tens of thousands of visitors each year. Downtown sits along Main Street (NC 50) and Wall Street (US 301).
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I-95 passes the southeastern side of town and I-40 passes to the northeast, giving Benson direct interstate access to Raleigh, Fayetteville and the coast. Schools are part of Johnston County Public Schools, including South Johnston High School; confirm the assignment for any address with the district.
As of November 2026, about 165 homes are for sale with a Benson address, from roughly $150,000 to several million dollars for large farm and acreage properties. The average list price is around $500,000 for about 2,360 square feet.
Figures come from current MLS listings on this site, are rounded and change daily.
Benson-area neighborhoods on the market include Benson Village, Creekstone and McNeil Meadows, along with new homes on large lots and country properties.
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Benson offers a small-town downtown, larger lots and acreage, and direct access to both I-95 and I-40, often at lower prices than Wake County.
As of November 2026, Benson homes for sale average about $500,000, starting around $150,000. Search current listings below for today's prices.
Photo credits: Main Street in Benson: photo by Gerry D, CC BY-SA 4.0; Johnson Building: photo by Indy beetle, CC0.
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Listings provided courtesy of Triangle MLS, Inc. of NC, Internet Data Exchange Database. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. Data last updated .
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