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Pendleton, SC 29670,216 N Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670,216 N Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670,216 N Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670,216 N Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670,216 N Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670,216 N Mechanic Street
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YHSGR Corporate

YHSGR Corporate

+1(678) 327-4255
$ 395,000
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1 Bed

1 Bath

3,000 SqFt

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$ 395,000
Est. payment | /mo
Save

1 Bed

1 Bath

3,000 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Approx. Sqft 3000-3199

Square Footage 3,000 sqft

Price per Sqft $131

MLS Listing ID 1564631

Style Historical (Docs Req.),Rustic

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Construction Status 50+

HOA Y/N no

Year Built 1812

Building Age 50+

Annual Tax Amount $678

Lot Size 0.320 Acres

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

Area 052

Rooms

Basement None

Master Description Primary on 2nd Lvl, Primary on Main Lvl

Interior

Interior Features 2nd Stair Case, High Ceilings

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type None

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range

Laundry None

Exterior

Parking Features See Remarks, Gravel, Driveway

Community Features None

Roof Type Metal

Garage No

Building

Lot Description 1/2 Acre or Less, Few Trees

Story 3

Foundation Crawl Space

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Historical (Docs Req.), Rustic

Construction Status 50+

Schools

Elementary Schools Pendleton

Middle Schools Riverside - Anderson 4

High Schools Pendleton

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Listed by Allen Tate/Pine To Palm Realty

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+1(678) 327-4255

435 E. Main Street, Buford, Georgia, 30518, USA

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