$55,000
SOLD APR 21, 2025

816 S Benton Ave Freeport, IL 61032

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,640 Sq Ft
4,704 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$34 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Shed

About This Home

As of April 2025

This charming 1.5-story home features three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. The interior has been freshly painted, and the laundry is conveniently located on the main floor, which could also serve as a fourth bedroom if you choose to relocate the laundry to the basement. The roof was replaced in 2022, and the property includes an additional parcel lot, perfect for building a spacious garage. There are two bedrooms on the main floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Shuman

RE/MAX Professional Advantage Listed on: 03/08/2025

RE/MAX Professional Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Koutsopanagos

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $920

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 46x46x100x100
  • Additional Parcels

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,640 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$920

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1640
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1640
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1640
  • Total Sq Ft: 1640
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 500
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1140
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 54000
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 145

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 18143143701200
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 46X46X100X100
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 920
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2023
Closed on
Jun 14, 2023
Sold by
Fathbruckner Ryan
Bought by
Linda Magklaris
Seller's Agent
Aubra Palermo
RE/MAX Property Source
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$34,000
Sold Price
$34,000
Views
482
Current Estimated Value
$55,336

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,336

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2022
Closed on
Jan 31, 2023
Sold by
Martins Baily
Bought by
Martins Baily
Seller's Agent
Aubra Palermo
RE/MAX Property Source
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$32,000
Sold Price
$28,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-10.94%
Views
123

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
65.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2006
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $32,400 --
Deed $27,200 --
Warranty Deed $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $55,000 +1.9% $34 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2025 03/08/25 For Sale $54,000 +58.8% $33 / Sq Ft
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $34,000 0.0% $21 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2023 04/26/23 For Sale $34,000 0.0% $21 / Sq Ft
03/31/2023 03/31/23 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2023 03/25/23 For Sale $34,000 +19.3% $21 / Sq Ft
01/31/2023 01/31/23 Sold $28,500 -10.9% $17 / Sq Ft
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2022 12/31/22 For Sale $32,000 0.0% $20 / Sq Ft
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2022 10/09/22 Price Changed $32,000 -8.6% $20 / Sq Ft
09/27/2022 09/27/22 Price Changed $35,000 0.0% $21 / Sq Ft
09/27/2022 09/27/22 For Sale $35,000 -7.9% $21 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2022 08/29/22 Price Changed $38,000 -5.0% $23 / Sq Ft
08/01/2022 08/01/22 For Sale $40,000 +82.6% $24 / Sq Ft
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Sold $21,900 0.0% $19 / Sq Ft
03/08/2022 03/08/22 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2022 02/09/22 Price Changed $21,900 -15.4% $19 / Sq Ft
12/17/2021 12/17/21 For Sale $25,900 +91.9% $23 / Sq Ft
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Sold $13,500 -47.1% $12 / Sq Ft
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 Price Changed $25,500 -21.5% $22 / Sq Ft
06/22/2021 06/22/21 For Sale $32,500 -- $29 / 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 $506 $10,423 $360 $10,063
2023 $920 $7,234 $372 $6,862
2022 $898 $7,234 $372 $6,862
2021 $783 $5,983 $360 $5,623
2020 $726 $5,583 $360 $5,223
2019 $645 $4,890 $360 $4,530
2018 $629 $4,758 $360 $4,398
2017 $616 $4,665 $360 $4,305
2016 $616 $4,719 $360 $4,359
2015 $690 $5,358 $360 $4,998
2013 $745 $6,230 $379 $5,851
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12307274

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-14-31-437-011