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#6251710, Listing Office: Brinkoetter REALTORS®
$154,900 List price
61 Benton Dr Decatur, IL 62526
$1,839
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3 beds
1 full
0.5 acres
House
Property details
About 61 Benton Dr
On a 0.46 acre lot, dressed in the shade of some beautiful mature trees, sits this simple, well laid-out and well maintained ranch. At just over 1200sqft it might not seem 'large', but floorplan on a house this size can make all the difference between feeling cramped and stuffy or comfortable & cozy, and this house offers comfort in spades!3 Bed, 1 bath, One level living, spacious and shaded back yard, 2 car attached garage, all under the protection of a new roof (2024)!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Lot size0.46 Acres
Year built1954
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #6251672
Attached garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $154,900
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,179
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: N MacArthur Rd. E on Columbus, S on Benton, house is on the W side of the street.
- Year Built: 1954
- Stories: 1
- Lot Size: 0.46 Acres
- MLS Number: 6251672
- MLS Name: CentralIL
- Office Name: Brinkoetter REALTORS®
- Office Phone: (217) 875-0555
- Office Email: tom@brinkoetter.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | Home Sold | $115,000 |
| Jun 02, 2014 | Home Sold | $90,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,634 | $2,179 |
| 2022 | $30,268 | $2,851 |
| 2021 | $27,463 | $2,848 |
| 2020 | $26,896 | $2,868 |
| 2019 | $26,896 | $2,868 |
| 2018 | $27,088 | $2,853 |
| 2017 | $27,238 | $2,862 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Parsons Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.2 mi
•3591 N MacArthur Rd
1
Franklin Grove Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.7 mi
•2440 N Summit Ave
8
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Public District PK-5
3.6 mi
•641 E Shafer St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,921. The most common annual income of people living in Decatur, IL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
19%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
26%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
College Basketball
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Dillards
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Hyundai
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 61 Benton Dr
The listing price of 61 Benton Dr property is $154,900.
The property 61 Benton Dr is a house located in Decatur, Illinois, 62526.
Active Listing: 61 Benton Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 61 Benton Dr are: Parsons Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Franklin Grove Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Maroa-Forsyth Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Stephen Decatur Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hope Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Robertson Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), MacArthur High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Eisenhower High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Warrensburg-Latham High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,179 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 14, 2022 for $115,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 61 Benton Dr has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The year of construction for 61 Benton Dr is 1954.
This home is located at 61 Benton Dr in Decatur, IL and zip code 62526. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $154,900.
While more than 24 listings in Decatur, IL in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 20 listings sold at asking price, and more than 40 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Decatur, IL increased by 18.6% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $125,321 and the average listing age was 37 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.