NOT LISTED FOR SALE

401 Washington St Benson, IL 61516

Estimated Value: $129,000 - $148,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
$61/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 05, 2024

Last sale price $112,500 $50 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $824/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of August 2024

OLD HOME CHARACTER everywhere in this house. Unique and ornate oak flooring on both levels, original wall mounted light fixtures, a beautiful open staircase, custom ceilings and charming baseboard. Huge living room, dining room w/custom ceiling & built-in bench/cabinet under window nook, main floor office or family room with a cozy breakfast area. Large enclosed front porch. Corner lot with alley access in back. New shingles & roof sheeting in 2023! Laundry is also on the main level, but not heated. As is sale as property is in an estate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bryan Betts

Mahaffey/Betts Realty License #471004737 Listed on: 04/16/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Millburg

CORE 3 Residential Real Estate LLC License #475208391

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75x140
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,244 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces

Schools

  • Sowers Elementary
  • Roanoke-Benson High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,445

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MonthToMonthYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 2244
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2244
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3366
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sowers Elementary
  • High School: Roanoke-Benson High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sowers Elementary

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X140
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1445
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2024
Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Janssen Carol J
Bought by
Lollar Phoenix
Seller's Agent
Bryan Betts
Mahaffey/Betts Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jill Millburg
CORE 3 Residential Real Estate LLC
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$112,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,500
-19.64%
Views
130
Current Estimated Value
$136,892

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,392
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.49%
Original Mortgage
$102,300
Outstanding Balance
$101,111
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$35,781
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lollar Phoenix $112,500 County Title
Lollar Phoenix $112,500 County Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lollar Phoenix $102,300
Closed Lollar Phoenix $102,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Sold $112,500 -2.2% $50 / Sq Ft
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Price Changed $115,000 -8.0% $51 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Price Changed $125,000 -10.7% $56 / Sq Ft
04/16/2024 04/16/24 For Sale $140,000 -- $62 / 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 $1,375 $39,197 $8,401 $30,796
2023 $1,402 $35,647 $7,640 $28,007
2022 $1,445 $32,707 $7,010 $25,697
2021 $1,483 $30,884 $6,619 $24,265
2020 $1,495 $30,116 $6,454 $23,662
2019 $1,482 $31,715 $6,797 $24,918
2018 $1,480 $30,498 $6,536 $23,962
2017 $1,498 $29,900 $6,408 $23,492
2016 $1,482 $28,869 $6,187 $22,682
2015 $2,200 $28,683 $6,147 $22,536
2014 $2,200 $28,973 $6,209 $22,764
2013 $2,200 $28,746 $6,160 $22,586
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12030365

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-33-128-001