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)!
Sold for $152,000 on 07/15/25
$152,000
61 Benton Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
3beds
1,218sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.46 Acres Lot
$159,500 Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$1,327 Estimated rent
Home value
$159,500
$142,000 - $179,000
$1,327/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 02:39pm
Listed by:
Louis Kappler 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with:
Non Member, #N/A
Central Illinois Board of REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6251672
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,218
- Total interior livable area: 1,218 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,218
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Shed
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 070734254008
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: Wm B Hostetlers 2nd Add
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $152,000-1.9%$125/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6251672 | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Pending sale | $154,900$127/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6251672 | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $154,900+34.7%$127/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6251672 | ||
| 6/13/2022 | Sold | $115,000$94/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6220625 | ||
| 5/5/2022 | Contingent | $115,000$94/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6220625 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,419 +11% | $35,499 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $2,179 -23.6% | $32,634 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $2,851 +0.1% | $30,268 +10.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62526
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Parsons Accelerated SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Macarthur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Decatur Dist 61
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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