NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1621 Bensington Ct Normal, IL 61761

Estimated Value: $271,859 - $306,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
$131/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2020

Last sale price $206,000 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,993/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Double Shower
  • Prairieland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2020

Practically Perfect in Every Way! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath GEM is placed beautifully on a large CUL-DE-SAC lot in Carriage Hills! Boasting countless UPDATES & UPGRADES, this is not one to miss! The gorgeous main level boasts vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring in the spacious family room & a remodeled eat-in kitchen appointed w/ Quartz counter tops, updated maple cabinetry w/ soft-close drawers & pull out shelves, glass back splash, on-trend light fixtures, tile flooring & a stainless appliance package! The spacious Master includes an 8x5 WIC & a lovely frosted glass barn door leading to the recently remodeled bath featuring a 5x3 walk-in shower w/ custom MARBLE flooring, a rain shower head & additional shower wand, custom walnut shelving & ledge, new flooring, mirror, light fixture & Quartz vanity w/ soft-close drawers! The 2nd level also includes two nicely sized bedrooms and a full bath! The Lower Level boasts a HUGE family room w/ daylight windows & a freshly white-washed wood burning fireplace! Also on the lower level is the landing area to the 2-car garage, a half bath & the laundry room w/ upper cabinets for additional storage! HUGE fenced yard w/ deck & new landscaping! The home continues to the basement w/ a recently added 4th bedroom (2017) & large 17 x 10 storage area! Updates include HVAC in 2019, Roof in 2014, Water Heater in 2008, Kitchen Remodel 2013, Bath Remodel 2019, Light Fixtures 2020, Landscaping 2019. A must see home that shows like a MODEL!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Wycoff

BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS License #475131048 Listed on: 05/05/2020

BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Cunningham

RE/MAX Rising License #475183215

RE/MAX Rising

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,186

Year Built

  • 1991

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Quad-Level Property
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Double Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,186

Year Built

1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1782
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 170
  • Style Of House: Quad Level
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Estimated Year Built: 1991
  • Total Sq Ft: 2208
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1991

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Egress Window
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X5, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 8X5, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2208
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2038
  • Basement Sq Ft: 426
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 256
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 518
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 504
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 760
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.231

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air, Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Special Assessments: U
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2248

Schools

  • School District: 5
  • Elementary School: Prairieland Elementary
  • Middle School: Parkside Jr High
  • High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
  • Junior High Dist: 5

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 39X47X121X15X67X119
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 1422127027
  • BNAR Zoning: R2
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4062.12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2020
Closed on
Jun 10, 2020
Sold by
Brandt Jon Michael and Brandt Laura
Bought by
Wells Melissa and Wells Timothy
Seller's Agent
Amanda Wycoff
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Cunningham
RE/MAX Rising
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$206,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
3%
Current Estimated Value
$288,715

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,715
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%
Original Mortgage
$164,800
Outstanding Balance
$133,467
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$153,982

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2017
Closed on
Aug 4, 2017
Sold by
Macmann Kathryn J
Bought by
Brandt Jon Michael and Brandt Laura
Seller's Agent
Lisa Lockenvitz
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Brad Armstrong
Keller Williams Revolution
List Price
$183,900
Sold Price
$181,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$165,600
Interest Rate
3.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2009
Sold by
Lommatsch Michael D and Lommatsch Theresa
Bought by
Macmann Kathryn J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,800
Interest Rate
5.29%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wells Melissa $206,000 Attorney
Brandt Jon Michael -- Mclean County Title
Macmann Kathryn J $168,500 Frontier Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wells Melissa $164,800
Previous Owner Brandt Jon Michael $165,600
Previous Owner Macmann Kathryn J $128,450
Previous Owner Macmann Kathryn J $134,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2020 06/16/20 Sold $206,000 +3.0% $93 / Sq Ft
05/06/2020 05/06/20 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2020 05/05/20 For Sale $200,000 +10.5% $91 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $181,000 -1.6% $143 / Sq Ft
07/08/2017 07/08/17 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2017 05/19/17 For Sale $183,900 -- $145 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,186 $78,789 $12,769 $66,020
2022 $5,186 $63,736 $10,330 $53,406
2021 $4,978 $60,134 $9,746 $50,388
2020 $4,741 $57,308 $9,288 $48,020
2019 $4,113 $51,821 $9,238 $42,583
2018 $4,062 $51,272 $9,140 $42,132
2017 $3,917 $51,272 $9,140 $42,132
2016 $3,875 $51,272 $9,140 $42,132
2015 $3,758 $50,071 $8,926 $41,145
2014 $3,711 $50,071 $8,926 $41,145
2013 -- $50,071 $8,926 $41,145
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10706694

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-22-127-027