Moving to Raleigh NC? Buying a Home in Benson NC Might Be a Better Choice [Not Because of Mule Days]

[@LibertadySoberania-gd8qw]

I am a native of Benson, NC, and two years ago I moved to Raleigh. I could not be happier, it feels like I fled a third world country. Benson being "suburban" is a big overstatement. Clayton counts as suburban, and maybe Smithfield counts as suburban now, but although Benson is (only in the past few years) starting to see more development, it has a long way to go before it counts as "suburban".Yes, it's only 30-40 miles to Raleigh, but it feels worlds away. The pace of life is zero. People here are usually very introverted, and if you're single, expect to stay single because most people are married with children by their early twenties. Personally, I don't want to have to drive 30-40 miles to be in civilization. It's doable if you have a vehicle, but unless you work in Raleigh, you're probably not going to spend most of your time there, because gas isn't free. With all that being said, if anyone chooses to move to Benson, I encourage them to go right ahead. The reason I say that, is because if people keep moving here, maybe in 20-30 years, Benson will be at least as developed as Clayton, and not such a backwards third world town. I don't live here anymore, but my family refuse to leave, so if I have to come back to Benson to visit, it would be nice if it actually was suburban.

[@MichaelSanders]

LIbertad, thanks for your comment! My wife is actually from Benson (technically from an area south of Benson called Meadow). Yes, the area is definitely not going to be for someone who enjoys a big city feel (like myself). However, for people more like my wife, the area is great, especially if you want bigger yards, more space, less traffic, and more home affordability. The area is definitely growing, with more new home communities popping up. Once the population grows along with these new communities I think you'll start to see more and more amenities (like shopping, dining, entertainment, etc) come with it. It's great you were able to move to Raleigh that's definitely 180 degrees opposite Benson, but yet you're still relatively close to your family. Did you move inside of Raleigh city limits, or are you in one of Raleigh's Wake County municipalities?

[@LibertadySoberania-gd8qw]

@@MichaelSanders I currently live within city limits, just off of Capital Blvd. It's been a great experience, tons of shopping and dining, within a very reasonable commute to Downtown and Triangle Town Center mall. Some people say crime is more of an issue around Capital Blvd, but I haven't have any issues.

[@MichaelSanders]

@@LibertadySoberania-gd8qw Yes, that's a super convenient area, I was at Triangle Town Center last weekend, very easy shopping area for sure!

[@herlifeonpurpose]

Are these homes likely to hold value being in this area if that makes sense?

[@MichaelSanders]

Thanks for the comment! Based on 10 year Benson home appreciation percentages, I'd say yes, homes in Benson (like most of the Triangle area) will hold value and have positive annual home price appreciation. Going back to January, 2019, the median price of a single-family home in Benson was $189,900. today the same home will cost around almost $357K, an increase of 47%. I believe the rate of increase might actually be better in Benson (and Johnston County overall) due to the influx of people moving from Raleigh to it's outer suburbs. Are you considering buying a home in Benson? If so I'd love to help! Mike 919-218-7525