$300,600
SOLD JAN 16, 2026

93 W Benson Ave Cortland, IL 60112

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,138 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • 2-minute walk to Suppleland Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

This lovely ranch home is awaiting its new owners! Beautifully maintained and updated, this open and bright ranch with full basement features 3 beds and 1 bath on the main floor, and an additional bedroom and full bath in the finished basement. The vaulted ceiling creates a roomy, airy feeling! And with so many recent updates including: newer water heater, washer/dryer, siding & shutters, HVAC, most kitchen appliances, flooring, sump pump, patio extension, brand new toilets. This home has also been freshly painted, has custom shades, crown molding and trim - the list goes on! Enjoy cookouts and outdoor time on the large deck and cement patio with pergola. Or hangout in the basement recroom with bar! And the location can't be beat - just a few blocks from Route 38, and only 5 miles from NIU! There's nothing to do here but unpack - welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Henry

RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles License #475173701 Listed on: 11/21/2025

RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles

Last Buyer's Agent

Joelle Morken

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475194412

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,837

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x120
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,138 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bar
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Pergola

Schools

  • Cortland Elementary School
  • Huntley Middle School
  • De Kalb High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,837

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 1138
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1863
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1863
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dog Run
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Pergola, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cortland Elementary School
  • High School: De Kalb High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Huntley Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X120
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5837
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2025
Closed on
Jan 12, 2026
Sold by
Samoska Peter Scott and Samoska Jennifer
Bought by
Wimberly Rocko Neal and Holzkamp Melissa
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Henry
RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
Buyer's Agent
Joelle Morken
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$297,000
Sold Price
$300,600
Premium/Discount to List
$3,600
1.21%
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-38.54%
Original Mortgage
$244,200
Outstanding Balance
$244,200
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$44,920

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2018
Closed on
Mar 26, 2018
Sold by
Hartmann Daniel and Hartmann Ashley
Bought by
Samoska Peter Scott
Seller's Agent
Carrie Ottum
Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Jason Verive
Square One Real Estate
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$182,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-4.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.64%
Original Mortgage
$171,690
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2013
Sold by
Hartmann Douglas
Bought by
Hartmann Daniel and Hartmann Ashley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2010
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Hartmann Douglas and Hartmann Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2009
Sold by
Dekalb County Sheriff
Bought by
Us Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2006
Sold by
Leach Kevin V
Bought by
Thorne Earl and Thorne Theresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,100
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $301,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $179,500 Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $119,000 --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $244,200 FHA
Previous Owner $171,690 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/16/2026 01/16/26 Sold $300,600 +3.7% $264 / Sq Ft
12/18/2025 12/18/25 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2025 11/28/25 Price Changed $290,000 -2.4% $255 / Sq Ft
11/21/2025 11/21/25 For Sale $297,000 +63.2% $261 / Sq Ft
03/27/2018 03/27/18 Sold $182,000 -4.2% -- View Prior Sale
02/10/2018 02/10/18 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2018 01/23/18 For Sale $189,900 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $6,203 $76,991 $13,804 $63,187
2023 $6,252 $72,028 $12,914 $59,114
2022 $6,252 $68,742 $12,325 $56,417
2021 $6,298 $65,450 $11,735 $53,715
2020 $6,291 $63,408 $11,369 $52,039
2019 $6,755 $60,747 $10,892 $49,855
2018 $5,889 $57,450 $10,301 $47,149
2017 $5,796 $54,694 $9,807 $44,887
2016 $5,543 $51,404 $9,217 $42,187
2015 -- $48,271 $8,655 $39,616
2014 -- $46,459 $8,330 $38,129
2013 -- $48,144 $8,632 $39,512
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12522383

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-29-178-007

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