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216 N Mechanic Street

Pendleton, SC 29670

$225,000 $948/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

0.32

Acre(Lot)

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.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $225,000

AD Id : 65637062

MLS Id : 20289540

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.32 Acre

Year Built : 1812

County : Anderson

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 4

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 4

Room Information

Basement: None, Crawl Space
Flooring Information

Wood
Roofing Information

Metal
Interior Features

High Ceilings Roof: Metal Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range Window Features: Wood Frames
Heating & Cooling

Heating: None Cooling: None

Building Information

Year Built: 1812 Building Area Total: 3000 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Stories: 3 Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Front Porch Private Pool: No

Lot Information

Main Square Feet: 0.32 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.32 Lot Description: City Lot

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $225000 Original Price: $395000

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 040-10-03-002 Tax Year: 2024 Annual Tax: $489.69

Parking Information

None

School Information

Elementary School: Pendleton Elem

Junior High School: Riverside Middl

Senior High School: Pendleton High
Location Information

Direction: Interstate I-85 to exit 19 towards Clemson on Hwy 76, Right on Mechanic St in Pendleton. Straight through the light at town square, home on the right behind The Hunter Store. WaterSource: Public

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ByOwner last updated this listing 04/06/2026 @ 19:09

MLS: 20289540 LISTED BY: Sherry Traynum, Howard Hanna Allen Tate/Pine to Palm Realty 864-293-7000 SOURCE: Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service