218 Ben Street

Sold 7/31/17
Sold 7/31/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$115,000
3 beds1,040 sqft
218 Ben St, Chester, IL 62233
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$111/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This beautiful well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath single story home features a utility room and full bath in the attached garage. French doors open to the relaxing backyard patio from the garage and from the dining room. Completely remodeled kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and large pantry are a masterpiece. Easy to maintain new vinyl wood plank flooring featured in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. New 2.5 ton central air unit installed in 2016. This lovely property would...This beautiful well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath single story home features a utility room and full bath in the attached garage. French doors open to the relaxing backyard patio from the garage and from the dining room. Completely remodeled kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and large pantry are a masterpiece. Easy to maintain new vinyl wood plank flooring featured in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. New 2.5 ton central air unit installed in 2016. This lovely property would be a great home for a new family or a retired couple wanting everything on one level. All Appliances including Washer & Dryer stay with the property.
  • Listed by: ROBIN BERT 573.450.5149 robin@shawneetrailsrealty.com • SHAWNEE TRAILS REALTY
Listing closed: 07/31/2017 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB408164

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$131,000

Avg days on market

82

Sale-to-list ratio

91.1%

Chester, IL

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Property Information for 218 Ben Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,563 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • County: Randolph County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: Birchler Acres
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Chester
  • County Or Parish: Randolph
  • Directions: From Route 150 (State Street) turn onto Edna Street; then left onto William
  • Latitude: 37.931281
  • Longitude: -89.795352
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62233
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1818800200
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,563
  • Tax Legal Description: Birchler Acres S/D., Lot 2
  • Tax Year: 2014
School Information
  • Elementary School: Chester
  • High School: Chester
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1040.0
  • Living Area: 1040.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 85x140
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1973
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utility Company: City of Chester City of Chester Ameren
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, None
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Heating: Gas, Central
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Garage Door Opener(s), Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Kitchen/Dining: Pantry
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Area: 1040.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 3
  • Room Length: 12.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.8
Room 4
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Room Length: 10.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 16.5
Room 7
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Room Length: 8.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.8
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 218 Ben Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2017

Closed

MRED #408164

$115,000—
Jul 31, 2017

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB408164

$115,000—
Jul 28, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1265931055

$115,000

+0.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2017

Closed

MRED #408164

$115,000
07/31/2017

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB408164

$115,000
07/28/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1265931055

$115,000

+0.7% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 218 Ben Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,835Additions$37,615Total$43,450
Tax Record2024$2,415 ($201 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyRANDOLPHAPN18-188-002-00

Schools near 218 Ben Street

This home is within Chester Community Unit School District 139.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Chester Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Chester High School
Public - 9 to 12
St John Lutheran School
Private - PK to 8
St Marys School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Chester Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Chester High School
Public9 to 12

St John Lutheran School
PrivatePK to 8

St Marys School
PrivatePK to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 218 Ben Street, Chester, IL 62233
$115,000
3
1,040
12,196
216 Ben Street, Chester, IL 62233
–
–
–
–
14,375
302 Ben Street, Chester, IL 62233
–
–
–
–
10,890
215 Ben Street, Chester, IL 62233
$140,000
3
1,466
–
214 Ben Street, Chester, IL 62233
$121,000
3
1,000
12,197
213 Ben Street, Chester, IL 62233
$109,000
3
1,212
21,344

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