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Off Market Jul 2025 for $152K

$163,606

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $914/mo

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1,218

sq ft

61 Benton Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

About this home

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)!

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$134Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Louis Kappler • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Bought with Non Member • Central Illinois Board of REALTORS

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•Source:CIBR #6251672

Redfin Estimate

$163,606

$12K since sold in July 2025$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 70.6% higher than the average sale price ($96K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$60,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,170 sq ft
423 E Mound Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$142,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
36 N Lynette Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD OCT 2, 2025
$122,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,224 sq ft
40 Berry Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$40,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,206 sq ft
616 E Hays Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD NOV 17, 2025
$115,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,206 sq ft
3454 N Christine Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JAN 20, 2026
$96,450
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,444 sq ft
426 Fairmont Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

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$1,051/mo

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Market trends in 62526, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$135K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

111

6 MoM

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Sale history for 61 Benton Dr

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6251672

Jul 15, 2025

Sold

$152,000

$125/sq ft

May 2, 2025

Pending

—

Apr 30, 2025

Listed

$154,900

$127/sq ft

CIBR #6220625

Jun 13, 2022

Sold

$115,000

$94/sq ft

May 2, 2022

Listed

$115,000

$94/sq ft

+19

This three bedroom, one bathroom ranch is going to go fast. Features include new flooring throughout, new trim, and freshly painted throughout. The living room is spacious and natural light pours inside, with a quaint eat in kitchen. Laundry on the main flooring with plenty of room for storage inside the laundry room and large attached two car garage. The three bedrooms are all large sizes and the master bedroom overly large. Fenced in backyard with a deck attached, this home is the perfect house to have everyone over this summer with tons of room. Call your realtor today, this won't last long!

CIBR #6132364

May 28, 2014

Sold

$90,000

$74/sq ft

Apr 17, 2014

Listed

$92,500

$76/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11586337

Apr 16, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jul 22, 2009

Sold

$80,500

$66/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,574 (+6.4%)

$8,714 + $29,294

$38,008

2024

$2,419 (+11.0%)

$8,714 + $29,294

$38,008

2023

$2,179 (−23.6%)

$8,139 + $27,360

$35,499

2022

$2,851

$7,482 + $25,152

$32,634

2021

$2,849 (−3.4%)

$6,827 + $22,949

$29,776

2020

$2,950 (+2.8%)

$6,489 + $20,974

$27,463

2019

$2,869 (+0.6%)

$6,359 + $20,553

$26,912

2018

$2,853 (−0.3%)

$6,355 + $20,541

$26,896

2017

$2,863 (−1.0%)

$6,400 + $20,688

$27,088

2016

$2,891 (+4.8%)

$6,450 + $20,853

$27,303

2015

$2,759 (+37.2%)

$6,374 + $20,606

$26,980

2014

$2,011 (+2.0%)

$6,374 + $20,606

$26,980

2013

$1,972

$6,374 + $20,606

$26,980

Tax history for 61 Benton Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,574 (+6.4%)

$8,714 + $29,294

$38,008

2024

$2,419 (+11.0%)

$8,714 + $29,294

$38,008

2023

$2,179 (−23.6%)

$8,139 + $27,360

$35,499

2022

$2,851

$7,482 + $25,152

$32,634

2021

$2,849 (−3.4%)

$6,827 + $22,949

$29,776

2020

$2,950 (+2.8%)

$6,489 + $20,974

$27,463

2019

$2,869 (+0.6%)

$6,359 + $20,553

$26,912

2018

$2,853 (−0.3%)

$6,355 + $20,541

$26,896

2017

$2,863 (−1.0%)

$6,400 + $20,688

$27,088

2016

$2,891 (+4.8%)

$6,450 + $20,853

$27,303

2015

$2,759 (+37.2%)

$6,374 + $20,606

$26,980

2014

$2,011 (+2.0%)

$6,374 + $20,606

$26,980

2013

$1,972

$6,374 + $20,606

$26,980

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

134 ft.

Lot depth

150 ft.

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,056

Year built

1954

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

07-07-34-254-008

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

Single Family Residence District

The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1218
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,218
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size : 0.46
Lot Size Area: 0.46
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,179

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61

Location Information
Directions: N MacArthur Rd. E on Columbus, S on Benton, house is on the W side of the street.
Subdivision Name: Wm B Hostetlers 2nd Add

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 07-07-34-254-008

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Parsons Accelerated School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

2/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

2/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Decatur, IL • 62526

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$156,000 – $189,000

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Home values near 61 Benton Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Benton Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1838 Sq. Ft.	$175,327
65 Benton Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1336 Sq. Ft.	$123,871

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Benton Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$182,982
57 Benton Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	$111,223

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Benton Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$154,087
48 Benton Drive, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1988 Sq. Ft.	$203,774

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