Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,244 sqft$50/sqft
401 Washington St, Benson, IL 61516
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,500 sq ftLot Size
1921Year Built
$50/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

OLD HOME CHARACTER everywhere in this house. Unique and ornate oak flooring on both levels, original wall mounted light fixtures, a beautiful open staircase, custom ceilings and charming baseboard. Huge living room, dining room w/custom ceiling & built-in bench/cabinet under window nook, main floor office or family room with a cozy breakfast area. Large enclosed front porch. Corner lot with alley access in back. New shingles & roof sheeting in 2023! Laundry is also on the main level, but not heated....OLD HOME CHARACTER everywhere in this house. Unique and ornate oak flooring on both levels, original wall mounted light fixtures, a beautiful open staircase, custom ceilings and charming baseboard. Huge living room, dining room w/custom ceiling & built-in bench/cabinet under window nook, main floor office or family room with a cozy breakfast area. Large enclosed front porch. Corner lot with alley access in back. New shingles & roof sheeting in 2023! Laundry is also on the main level, but not heated. As is sale as property is in an estate.

    Sold By Century 21 Quest

    • Listed by: Bryan Betts 309.275.3641 bryan@bettsrealty.com • Mahaffey/Betts Realty
    Listing closed: 08/05/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12030365

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $135,000

    Avg days on market

    65

    Sale-to-list ratio

    86.9%

    Benson, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    $135,000 | 103 Washington Street, Benson, IL 61516
    1/75
    1

    $135,000

    Sold 05/20/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,846
    Square Feet
    0.32
    Acres
    $269,900 | 2490 Highway 116, Benson, IL 61516
    1/53
    2

    $269,900

    Sold 12/04/24

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,221
    Square Feet
    2
    Acres
    a front view of a house with garden
    1/19
    3

    $65,000

    Sold 11/21/25

    5
    Bedrooms
    2,016
    Square Feet
    0.32
    Acres
    $105,000 | 475 South Huachuca Street, Unit 1, Benson, AZ 85602
    1/38
    4

    $105,000

    Sold 09/09/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,205
    Square Feet
    0.26
    Acres
    $180,000 | 127 Reiter Street, Benson, IL 61516
    1/34
    5

    $180,000

    Sold 06/18/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,339
    Square Feet
    0.24
    Acres
    $185,000 | 105 Reiter Street, Benson, IL 61516
    1/44
    6

    $185,000

    Sold 10/24/24

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,232
    Square Feet
    0.71
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/32
    7

    $135,000

    Sold 04/15/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,440
    Square Feet
    0.21
    Acres
    a front view of a house with garden
    1/31
    8

    $130,000

    Sold 11/26/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,582
    Square Feet
    0.36
    Acres
    $121,000 | 248 North Scott Avenue, Benson, AZ 85602
    1/27
    9

    $121,000

    Sold 10/03/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    1,876
    Square Feet
    0.16
    Acres

    Location

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    $692 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $572

    Property Taxes

    $120

    HOA Dues

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    Property Information for 401 Washington Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,445 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories / Detached Single
    • Area: Benson
    • Subdivision: Not Applicable
    • Township: Clayton
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Air Conditioning Type: Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1921
    • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,500 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
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: 1AA
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1122
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Public
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 2244
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2244
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3366
    • Lower Sq Ft: 0
    • Main Sq Ft: 1122
    • Upper Sq Ft: 1122
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X140
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1122
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 30
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X17
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X16
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 05X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 15X23
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 06X07

    Property History for 401 Washington Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 5, 2024

    Sold

    MRED #12030365

    $112,500
    Jun 28, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #12030365

    Jun 28, 2024

    In Contract

    MRED #12030365

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/05/2024

    Sold

    MRED #12030365

    $112,500
    06/28/2024

    Pending

    MRED #12030365

    06/28/2024

    In Contract

    MRED #12030365

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

    Public Records for 401 Washington Street

    Taxable ValueLand$9,068Additions$33,241Total$42,309
    Tax Record2025$2,830 ($236 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size10,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWOODFORDAPN05-33-128-001

    Schools near 401 Washington 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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