$97,000
SOLD APR 25, 2016

205 Church Benson, IL 61516

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,626 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$60 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

341 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Sowers Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2019

Adorable 3 bedroom home! Sharpest looking house in the neighborhood! Home is in immaculate condition; ready for moving right in! Living room carpet is newer and in great condition. Hardwood floors in 1st level bedroom. Kitchen has lots of natural lighting, nice sized bar for sitting, Corion Counter-tops and canned lighting. Cabinets were also redone. All windows in the home have been replaced. Upstairs bedrooms are very large & have lots of closet space. Full bathroom upstairs. Furnace is Dec 2011 & has a humidifier on it. Water heater is '13. Garage is heated with a loft above; has pull down ladder access. Home is low maintenance and has wonderful curb appeal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Willow Gramm

RE/MAX Choice License #475132109 Listed on: 04/04/2015

RE/MAX Choice

Last Buyer's Agent

BNAR Conversion Agent

BNAR Conversion Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,947

Year Built

  • 1950

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Built-In Features
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • $2,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,947

Year Built

1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1626
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1950
  • Total Sq Ft: 2634
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Freezer
  • Equipment: Fan-Whole House, Water-Softener Rented, Humidifier, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1626
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1926
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1008
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 300
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1008
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 618
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 12X25, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Heated, Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 61
  • Elementary School: ROANOKE-BENSON ELEMENTARY
  • Middle School: ROANOKE-BENSON JR HIGH
  • High School: ROANOKE-BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 60

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 140
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0533106003
  • BNAR Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2539.3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2019
Closed on
Oct 18, 2019
Sold by
Vaneck Tyler G
Bought by
Carolus Doug and Carolus Emily E
Seller's Agent
PAAR-NON RMLSA AGENT
Non-MLS
Buyer's Agent
Adam Merrick
Adam Merrick Real Estate
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$98,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,400
-1.4%
Current Estimated Value
$149,201

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,701
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$93,575
Outstanding Balance
$82,901
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,641

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2019
Sold by
Duffield Abbigale R
Bought by
Vaneck Tyler G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,550
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $98,500 Frontier Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Alford Bruce
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $6,750 Credit Line Revolving
Open $93,575 New Conventional
Previous Owner $74,550 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2019 10/18/19 Sold $98,500 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
10/18/2019 10/18/19 Sold $98,500 -1.4% $61 / Sq Ft
09/12/2019 09/12/19 For Sale $99,900 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
09/11/2019 09/11/19 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2019 09/08/19 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2019 08/15/19 Price Changed $99,900 -3.9% $61 / Sq Ft
07/27/2019 07/27/19 For Sale $104,000 +7.2% $64 / Sq Ft
04/25/2016 04/25/16 Sold $97,000 -11.7% $60 / Sq Ft
03/10/2016 03/10/16 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2015 04/04/15 For Sale $109,900 -- $68 / 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 $2,947 $43,898 $5,615 $38,283
2023 $2,689 $39,921 $5,106 $34,815
2022 $2,502 $36,628 $4,685 $31,943
2021 $2,397 $34,587 $4,424 $30,163
2020 $2,345 $33,727 $4,314 $29,413
2019 $2,394 $35,517 $4,543 $30,974
2018 $2,356 $34,155 $4,369 $29,786
2017 $2,328 $33,485 $4,283 $29,202
2016 $3,076 $36,695 $4,135 $32,560
2015 $2,336 $36,458 $4,108 $32,350
2014 $2,336 $36,826 $4,149 $32,677
2013 $2,336 $36,537 $4,116 $32,421
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10193071

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-33-106-003