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$ 155,000

$ 225,000 31.1%

Est. payment | -/mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

3,100 SqFt

$ 155,000

$ 225,000 31.1%

Est. payment | -/mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

3,100 SqFt

Key Details

Sold Price $155,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,100 sqft

Price per Sqft $50

MLS Listing ID 20289540

Sold Date 06/30/26

Style Farmhouse

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,100

Total Fin. Sqft 3100

Year Built 1812

Annual Tax Amount $489

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.320 Acres

Acres 0.32

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

The Benson House, Circa 1812...a mysterious and enduring jewel nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Pendleton. Though little has been formally documented about the home itself, its legend has echoed through the streets for generations. Whispers of its past have stirred the curiosity of townsfolk, historians, and preservationists alike. Originally erected on East Queen Street on the very site now known as “Brews on the Square”. The home narrowly escaped demolition thanks to the stewardship of a perhaps unlikely savior: Bank of America, which honored its historical value and preserved it for posterity. Rich with character and steeped in legacy, the home flourished in its early days under the ownership of Mr. Enoch B. Benson, one of Pendleton's most prominent civic figures. Sheriff of Pendleton District from 1800 to 1815, street commissioner, and the town's first appointed mayor, Benson's legacy is woven into the fabric of local lore. Yet, his life was not without scandal. In a dramatic chapter worthy of retelling, he was tried but later acquitted for murder after a botched arrest. Beyond his public service, Benson was also a local merchant and proprietor of E.B. Benson & Son, serving the everyday needs of his fellow citizens. In 1838, he helped establish Pendleton Manufacturing, one of South Carolina's earliest and longest-running textile mills. But Mr. Benson is just one thread in this home's long and textured tapestry. If these old walls could speak, they would tell tales of the town's golden days of four and six-horse wagons rattling down dusty lanes, of joyous celebrations and solemn reckonings. They would whisper of the infamous town bonfire where abolitionist letters were burned in protest, and murmur stories of war and peace, of sweltering summer days and bitter winter nights endured under its hand-hewn beams. Now, The Benson House stands once more in quiet dignity, preserved, storied, and waiting. Ready to welcome a new steward, it offers rare flexibility: a potential private residence, commercial venture, or even a multi-family dwelling, as it has already been thoughtfully designed with multiple private entrances. With modest modifications and a keen eye for finishing, this remarkable home could once again reign as the town jewel honoring its past while embracing a vibrant future in Pendleton's ever-growing downtown.

Location

State SC

County Anderson

Community Short Term Rental Allowed

Area 109-Anderson County, Sc

Rooms

Basement None, Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features High Ceilings, Multiple Primary Suites, Upper Level Primary, Walk-In Shower, Separate/Formal Living Room

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Fireplace No

Window Features Wood Frames

Appliance Electric Oven, Electric Range

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck, Porch

Parking Features None

Community Features Short Term Rental Allowed

Water Access Desc Public

Roof Type Metal

Accessibility Low Threshold Shower

Porch Deck, Front Porch

Garage No

Building

Lot Description City Lot, Not In Subdivision

Entry Level Three Or More

Foundation Crawlspace

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Farmhouse

Level or Stories Three Or More

Structure Type Wood Siding

Schools

Elementary Schools Pendleton Elem

Middle Schools Riverside Middl

High Schools Pendleton High

Others

Tax ID 040-10-03-002

Assessment Amount $189

Financing Conventional

Listed by Howard Hanna Allen Tate/Pine to Palm Realty
Bought with Herlong Sotheby's Int'l Realty -Clemson

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216 N Mechanic ST Pendleton, SC 29670