Last Sold Price
4 beds2,250 sqft$88/sqft
5526 Bluebird Rd, Benton, IL 62812

Description

Country living at it's best. Location close to town but certainly rural. Completely updated with style and quality materials. Four bedrooms (with the possibility of 5) with three baths plus 2 spacious living spaces. Great walk-out basement opening onto large back yard, partially fenced. Tons of storage. Two car attached garage. Immaculate! Range, range hood, dishwasher, disposalCountry living at it's best. Location close to town but certainly rural. Completely updated with style and quality materials. Four bedrooms (with the possibility of 5) with three baths plus 2 spacious living spaces. Great walk-out basement opening onto large back yard, partially fenced. Tons of storage. Two car attached garage. Immaculate! Range, range hood, dishwasher, disposal
LISTING CLOSED: 04/29/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by LYNETTE ING • REAL LIVING MCCOLLUM R. E.
    P: (618) 218-1989 C: (618) 218-1989 ling@onecliq.net

Property Details for 5526 Bluebird Road

Status
MLS #
EB403219
Days on Market
91
Taxes
$1,499 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
Year Built
1998
Lot Size
2.27 AC / 98,881 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$218,200

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

94.2%

Benton, IL

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
$158,000 | 304 West Blake Street, Benton, IL 62812
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 5526 Bluebird Road

Stories1Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size2.27 AC / 98,881 SF

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$1,131 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,006

Property Taxes

$125

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5526 Bluebird Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: Rt 37 to Yellow Banks Road, turn west. South on Bluebird Road, 2nd road to
  • Latitude: 37.943169
  • Longitude: -88.94661
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 11-01-300-005
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,499
  • Tax Legal Description: Sec 01 Twp 07 Rng 02 1.32 A Nw Cor Nw Sw
  • Tax Year: 2015
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1200.0
  • Living Area: 2250.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.27
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 434x220x454
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1998
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
  • Utility Company: Ferrell Gas Hill City South Eastern
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Heating: Gas, Heat Pump, Propane Rented, Central, Whole House Fan
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Garage Door Opener(s), Jetted Tub, Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Equipment: Fan-Whole House
  • Kitchen/Dining: Pantry
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Area: 1200.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 6
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Length: 27.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 15.8
Room 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.6
Room 10
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 5526 Bluebird Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2016

Closed

MRED #403219

$198,000
Apr 29, 2016

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB403219

$198,000
Mar 17, 2016

Pending

MRED #403219

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2016

Closed

MRED #403219

$198,000
04/29/2016

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB403219

$198,000
03/17/2016

Pending

MRED #403219

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

Public Records for 5526 Bluebird Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,240Additions$41,400Total$43,640
Tax Record2024$2,242 ($187 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size57,499 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN1101300005

Schools near 5526 Bluebird Road

This home is within Frankfort Community Unit School District 168.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Denning Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Frankfort Intermediate School
Public3 to 6

Central Jr High School
Public7 to 8

Frankfort Community High School
Public9 to 12

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This home: 5526 Bluebird Road, Benton, IL 62812
$198,000
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