538 S Benton St



















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Property Details for 538 South Benton Street
Property Details for 538 South Benton Street
| Status | Contingent |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 12558004 |
| Days on Market | 4 |
| Taxes | $10,636 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Detached Single / 2 Stories |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 AC / 17,859 SF |
| County | Cook County |
Location
Building Information for 538 South Benton Street
Payment Calculator
$3,079 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$2,193
$886
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Property Information for 538 South Benton Street
- Elementary School District: 15
- Elementary School: Pleasant Hill Elementary School
- Jr High Middle School: Plum Grove Middle School
- High School District: 211
- High School: Wm Fremd High School
- Middle Or Junior School District: 15
- Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Association Fee Includes: None
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Paneling, Pantry
- Num Of Rooms: 9
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
- Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park
- Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
- Basement Type: Crawl Space
- Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
- Basement Bathrooms: No
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Room Type: Eating Area, Foyer, Office
- Num of Baths: 2.0
- Fencing: Fenced, Wood
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
- Type: 2 Stories
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Lake Michigan
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- New Construction YN: No
- Rebuilt: No
- Rehabilitated: No
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Age: 71-80 Years
- Type Detached: 2 Stories
- Total Sq Ft: 0
- Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
- Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
- Lot Description: Mature Trees, Other
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 120X151X120X154
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Waterfront: No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Roof Type: Asphalt
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Assessor Square Footage: 1896
- Public Document Count: 2
- Document Date: 2026-02-15T20:04:47
- Photos Count: 19
- OpenHouse Count: 0
- Virtual Tour: None
- Virtual Tour YN: No
- Master Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Bath: Full
- Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X10
- 4th Bedroom Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X18
- Dining Room Level: Main
- RoomType_DR: Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
- Family Room Level: N/A
- RoomType_FR: Family Room
- Kitchen Level: Main
- RoomType_KT: Kitchen
- Kitchen Dimensions: 16X10
- Laundry Level: Main
- Room Type: Laundry
- Laundry Dimensions: 7X7
- Living Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Living Room Dimensions: 23X17
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Foyer
- Dimensions: 14X11
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Eating Area
- Dimensions: 10X7
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Office
- Dimensions: 15X7
Property History for 538 South Benton Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | Contingent MRED #12558004 | — | |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Listed (Active) MRED #12558004 | $449,900 | — |
| May 1, 2024 | Sold MRED #12007279 | $400,000 | — |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Pending MRED #12007279 | — | |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Contingent MRED #12007279 | — | |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Cancelled MRED #11981092 | $425,000 | — |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #12007279 | $415,000 | — |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Contingent MRED #11981092 | — | |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #11981092 | $425,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Cancelled MRED #11148789 | $350,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Sold MRED #11148736 | $340,000 | — |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1471333861 | $340,000 | — |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1471333862 | $340,000 | — |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Contingent MRED #11148736 | — | |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Pending MRED #11148736 | — | |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Contingent MRED #11148736 | — | |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Listed (Active) MRED #11148789 | $350,000 | — |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Listed (Active) MRED #11148736 | $350,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2026 | Contingent MRED #12558004 | — |
| 02/15/2026 | Listed (Active) MRED #12558004 | $449,900 |
| 05/01/2024 | Sold MRED #12007279 | $400,000 |
| 03/22/2024 | Pending MRED #12007279 | — |
| 03/22/2024 | Contingent MRED #12007279 | — |
| 03/18/2024 | Cancelled MRED #11981092 | $425,000 |
| 03/18/2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #12007279 | $415,000 |
| 03/11/2024 | Contingent MRED #11981092 | — |
| 02/29/2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #11981092 | $425,000 |
| 08/25/2021 | Cancelled MRED #11148789 | $350,000 |
| 08/25/2021 | Sold MRED #11148736 | $340,000 |
| 08/24/2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1471333861 | $340,000 |
| 08/24/2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1471333862 | $340,000 |
| 07/23/2021 | Contingent MRED #11148736 | — |
| 07/22/2021 | Pending MRED #11148736 | — |
| 07/21/2021 | Contingent MRED #11148736 | — |
| 07/08/2021 | Listed (Active) MRED #11148789 | $350,000 |
| 07/08/2021 | Listed (Active) MRED #11148736 | $350,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 538 South Benton Street
Schools near 538 South Benton Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pleasant Hill Elementary School PublicK to 6 | ||
Plum Grove Jr High School Public7 to 8 | ||
Wm Fremd High School Public9 to 12 | ||
District 211 Academy - North 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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