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    201 E HILL ST, Benson, NC 27504

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    Historic circa-1910 event and lodging property with a grand ballroom and guest accommodations, ready after recent capital improvements.

    Type:Mixed Use, Special Purpose
    Property size:
    8,053 SF
    Price / SF:
    $148/SF
    Added:
    Jun 14, 2026
    Days on Market:
    8
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 20 at 3:30 am

    Property Features for 201 E HILL ST

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    8,053 SF
    Property subtype
    Mixed Use, Special Purpose

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1910

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    Listing Contact
    Marti Hampton

    Listing agent Marti Hampton License #132302

    Listing office Marti Hampton Real Estate

    Listing date Jun 14, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Historic circa‑1910 Preston Woodall House with 8,053 SF and a Cora Lily Grand Ballroom
    • Downtown Benson event venue and hospitality property with guest accommodations and multiple indoor/outdoor gathering spaces
    • Recent improvements completed, including ballroom enhancements, interior/exterior painting, flooring upgrades, and wallpaper restoration
    • Additional capital work reported: plumbing improvements, drainage work, deep cleaning, and other property upgrades
    • Reported prior operating history: approximately $1 million annually in gross revenue from weddings, lodging, and event operations (pre‑COVID)

    Overview

    The Preston Woodall House is a special-purpose historic hospitality property with approximately 8,053 square feet and multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. The centerpiece is the Cora Lily Grand Ballroom, supported by elegant parlors and guest accommodations for overnight stays. The property has undergone extensive preparation and capital improvements, including ballroom enhancements, interior and exterior painting, flooring upgrades, wallpaper restoration, plumbing improvements, drainage work, deep cleaning, and numerous other improvements throughout the house.

    The property is located at 201 E Hill St in downtown Benson, North Carolina, positioned for accessibility to the Raleigh, Fayetteville, and I-95 corridors as well as the Triangle region. It is offered for sale as an established event and hospitality destination.

    This asset can fit a range of hospitality-focused operators and buyers, including wedding and event venue use, a boutique hotel or bed and breakfast concept, or an event-centered corporate retreat and private gathering facility. The most suitable fit is a buyer seeking to operate from an improved historic event property with an existing ballroom and lodging accommodations, with the flexibility to reintroduce activity after a period of inactivity.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Wedding venues

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Benson
    County
    Johnston
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -78.544458
    Latitude
    35.38234

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Wedding venue - Historic circa-1910 event and lodging property with a grand ballroom and guest accommodations, ready after recent capital improvements.
    Where is this wedding venue located?
    The property is located at 201 E HILL ST Benson, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,195,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Historic circa‑1910 Preston Woodall House with 8,053 SF and a Cora Lily Grand Ballroom; Downtown Benson event venue and hospitality property with guest accommodations and multiple indoor/outdoor gathering spaces; Recent improvements completed, including ballroom enhancements, interior/exterior painting, flooring upgrades, and wallpaper restoration
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