Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed1,092 sqft$78/sqft
305 Church St, Benson, IL 61516
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,220 sq ftLot Size
1921Year Built
$78/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful woodwork, built-ins and open floorplan PLUS new shingles & OSB roofing and gutters in 2023. Kitchen open to dining room. HUGE 28x24 attached garage. CLEAN attic ready to finish. Fenced yard in 2023 for kiddos and pets. Main floor laundry with handicap accessible tub/shower unit used to be second bedroom. Large walk-in closets, most of the interior painted in 2024, basement walls dry-lock coated, some new exterior doors. Selling as is.Beautiful woodwork, built-ins and open floorplan PLUS new shingles & OSB roofing and gutters in 2023. Kitchen open to dining room. HUGE 28x24 attached garage. CLEAN attic ready to finish. Fenced yard in 2023 for kiddos and pets. Main floor laundry with handicap accessible tub/shower unit used to be second bedroom. Large walk-in closets, most of the interior painted in 2024, basement walls dry-lock coated, some new exterior doors. Selling as is.

    Sold By Mahaffey/Betts Realty

    • Listed by: Bryan Betts 309.275.3641 bryan@bettsrealty.com • Mahaffey/Betts Realty
    Listing closed: 01/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12209640

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $99,500

    Avg days on market

    24

    Sale-to-list ratio

    93.1%

    Benson, IL

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    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $432

    Property Taxes

    $188

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    Property Information for 305 Church Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $2,255 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story / Detached Single
    • Area: Benson
    • Subdivision: Not Applicable
    • Township: Clayton
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1921
    • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,220 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 60
    • Elementary School: Sowers Elementary
    • Jr High Middle School: Sowers Elementary
    • High School District: 60
    • High School: Roanoke-Benson High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 60
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 5
    • Bedrooms Total: 1
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Attic: Dormer,Full
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 1
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1092
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1092
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1092
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2184
    • Main Sq Ft: 1092
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 73X140
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Accessibility Features: Roll-In Shower
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1092
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2024-11-15T18:59:34
    • Photos Count: 18
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 10X11
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X14
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 12X14

    Property History for 305 Church Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 2, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12209640

    $85,000
    Nov 20, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #12209640

    Nov 15, 2024

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #12209640

    $89,900
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/02/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12209640

    $85,000
    11/20/2024

    Pending

    MRED #12209640

    11/15/2024

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #12209640

    $89,900

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

    Schools near 305 Church Street

    This home is within Roanoke Benson Community Unit School District 60.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Sowers Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Roanoke-Benson Jr High School
    Public5 to 8

    Roanoke-Benson High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    7,000

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