17.92± acres located at 12863 NC Hwy 210 in Benson, NC, positioned just ½ mile from I-40 in one of Johnston County’s fastest growing corridors.
The property is zoned IHI (Interstate Highway Interchange), intended to support higher intensity, traffic-oriented commercial uses along major transportation routes. This zoning allows for a range of uses including retail, drive-thru/QSR, service commercial, medical, and flex-style employment uses.
The site is located within Johnston County’s designated Regional Growth Area and identified as a Regional Mixed-Use Center, signaling long-term support for commercial expansion and integrated development. The surrounding area continues to experience strong residential growth, creating sustained demand for retail and services.
The immediate trade area is significantly underserved, with approximately 45% retail leakage and an estimated $100M+ in annual food demand leaving the market. This creates a strong opportunity for grocery, QSR, convenience retail, and service-oriented users to capture unmet demand.
Traffic counts are strong, with approximately 16,700 VPD on NC Hwy 210, 17,000 VPD on Hwy 50, and over 85,000 VPD on nearby I-40. An $88M NCDOT improvement project planned for 2030 will further enhance access and traffic flow along Hwy 210.
Public water and gravity sewer are available to the site. While sewer is currently best suited for commercial and employment uses, the property remains well positioned for a mixed-use or phased development approach.
A preliminary concept plan combining the subject property with adjacent parcels demonstrates the potential for a larger-scale commercial development featuring up to 11 outparcels. The adjacent landowner has expressed a willingness to consider offers, supporting a potential assemblage as illustrated in the concept
The site benefits from proximity to the $1B Vulcan Elements rare earth magnet facility, expected to bring approximately 1,000 jobs to the area, further strengthening long-term demand.
This is a strategic opportunity to develop commercial frontage with the flexibility to incorporate retail, service, and flex uses in a high-growth corridor with strong fundamentals.