Are neighbors friendly in Benson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Benson, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Benson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Benson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say kids play outside

Is Benson, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Benson, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Benson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's quiet

Is parking easy in Benson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Benson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Benson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are there community events in Benson, IL?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Benson, IL?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's wildlife

Is Benson, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Benson, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 205 Pleasant St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL is $64,600 .

What is the price history for 205 Pleasant St?

205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL last sold for $40,500 in April 2014.

Is Benson a buyer's or seller's market?

Benson is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 205 Pleasant St?

The closest schools to 205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL are Roanoke-Benson High School (rated 9/10), Roanoke-Benson Jr High School (Elementary, rated 6/10), Sowers Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10).

Does 205 Pleasant St have air conditioning?

Yes, 205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL has air conditioning.

Does 205 Pleasant St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$64,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,111 sqft

205 Pleasant St, Benson, IL 61516

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 25, 2014 for $40,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$64.6K

Since last month

$2K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$3K (-4.4%)

Since last sale

$24K (+59.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +47% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$65K
August 2026	$65K
July 2026	$66K
June 2026	$66K
May 2026	$71K
April 2026	$70K
March 2026	$67K
February 2026	$68K
January 2026	$66K
2025
December 2025	$65K
November 2025	$65K
October 2025	$69K
September 2025	$73K
August 2025	$68K
July 2025	$68K
June 2025	$68K
May 2025	$67K
April 2025	$68K
March 2025	$64K
February 2025	$59K
January 2025	$58K
2024
December 2024	$57K
November 2024	$54K
October 2024	$59K
September 2024	$59K
August 2024	$62K
July 2024	$66K
June 2024	$65K
May 2024	$63K
April 2024	$60K
March 2024	$55K
February 2024	$51K
January 2024	$51K
2023
December 2023	$53K
November 2023	$57K
October 2023	$56K
September 2023	$58K
August 2023	$56K
July 2023	$58K
June 2023	$57K
May 2023	$52K
April 2023	$51K
March 2023	$49K
February 2023	$51K
January 2023	$54K
2022
December 2022	$56K
November 2022	$57K
October 2022	$59K
September 2022	$60K
August 2022	$59K
July 2022	$61K
June 2022	$62K
May 2022	$59K
April 2022	$57K
March 2022	$57K
February 2022	$55K
January 2022	$54K
2021
December 2021	$54K
November 2021	$55K
October 2021	$57K
September 2021	$57K
August 2021	$56K
July 2021	$56K
June 2021	$53K
May 2021	$50K
April 2021	$51K
March 2021	$49K
February 2021	$49K
January 2021	$49K
2020
December 2020	$48K
November 2020	$46K
October 2020	$46K
September 2020	$48K
August 2020	$46K
July 2020	$46K
June 2020	$46K
May 2020	$46K
April 2020	$46K
March 2020	$46K
February 2020	$45K
January 2020	$46K
2019
December 2019	$46K
November 2019	$46K
October 2019	$46K
September 2019	$45K
August 2019	$45K
July 2019	$44K
June 2019	$45K
May 2019	$55K
April 2019	$59K
March 2019	$57K
February 2019	$57K
January 2019	$64K
2018
December 2018	$58K
November 2018	$49K
October 2018	$53K
September 2018	$58K
August 2018	$58K
July 2018	$53K
June 2018	$54K
May 2018	$51K
April 2018	$47K
March 2018	$47K
February 2018	$53K
January 2018	$57K
2017
December 2017	$61K
November 2017	$65K
October 2017	$62K
September 2017	$61K
August 2017	$64K
July 2017	$62K
June 2017	$58K
May 2017	$54K
April 2017	$46K
March 2017	$44K
February 2017	$44K
January 2017	$44K
2016
December 2016	$44K
November 2016	$44K
October 2016	$44K
September 2016	$44K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
203 State St, Benson, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$55,000	05/27/26	3	1	1,097
207 State St, Benson, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$65,000	11/21/25	5	2	2,016
111 N Reiter St, Benson, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$166,500	03/26/26	2	2	1,294
109 Washington St, Benson, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$126,000	08/11/26	2	1	1,008
105 Jefferson St, Benson, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$217,000	09/29/25	3	2.5	1,500
706 N State St, Roanoke, IL	5.13	Single-Family Home	$115,000	05/12/26	2	1	732
512 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, IL	5.03	Single-Family Home	$142,900	08/24/26	3	1	1,185
508 N State St, Roanoke, IL	5.23	Single-Family Home	$131,000	09/19/25	2	1	951
612 N Church St, Roanoke, IL	5.38	Single-Family Home	$94,900	11/07/25	2	1	1,013
113 N Green St, Roanoke, IL	5.71	Single-Family Home	$64,900	02/20/26	2	1	1,065

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
103 Pleasant St, Benson, IL 61516	0.05	$105,000	2	1	1,204	Off Market
207 State St, Benson, IL 61516	0.05	$65,000	5	2	2,016	Recently Sold
203 State St, Benson, IL 61516	0.07	$55,000	3	1	1,097	Recently Sold
127 S Reiter St, Benson, IL 61516	0.09	$190,200	3	2	2,339	Off Market
403 Clayton, Benson, IL 61516	0.10	$196,000	4	2.5	-	Recently Sold
401 N Linn St, Benson, IL 61516	0.13	$223,100	4	2.5	1,984	Off Market
401 Washington St, Benson, IL 61516	0.13	$149,300	4	1.5	2,244	Off Market
304 Jefferson St, Benson, IL 61516	0.15	$144,700	3	1	1,440	Off Market
109 Washington St, Benson, IL 61516	0.17	$126,000	2	1	1,008	Recently Sold
202 Jefferson St, Benson, IL 61516	0.17	$237,900	3	1	1,752	Off Market
305 Church St, Benson, IL 61516	0.16	$99,700	1	1	1,092	Off Market
206 Clayton St, Benson, IL 61516	0.17	$181,000	3	2	1,593	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

1,111 sqft

$58/sqft

Garage

About this House

Charming 2 bedroom home on large shaded lot. Large 2 car detached garage with additional storage. Perfect starter home or as investment rental. Offer subject to third party approval. Sold as is.

205 Pleasant St, Benson, IL 61516 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,111 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $40,500 on Apr 25, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $64,600, with a rent estimate of $1,105/month.

Home Details for 205 Pleasant St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7000 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 25, 2014 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1149414	Sold	$40,500
Mar 22, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$40,500
Feb 13, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$40,500 Price decreased by 12%
Dec 17, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$45,900
Apr 18, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$48,500
Sep 3, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$48,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,697	$21,775

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Market trends in Benson

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Around this home

Sowers Elementary School
PK-4
Public
146 Students
Roanoke Benson Community Unit School District 60
10/10
GreatSchools Rating
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What Locals Say about Benson

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say neighbors are friendly
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say streets are well-lit
100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's quiet
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
75 % Say there are community events
50 % Say there's wildlife
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 205 Pleasant St

What is 205 Pleasant St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL is $64,600.
What is the price history for 205 Pleasant St?
205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL last sold for $40,500 in April 2014.
Is Benson a buyer's or seller's market?
Benson is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 205 Pleasant St?
The closest schools to 205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL are Roanoke-Benson High School (rated 9/10), Roanoke-Benson Jr High School (Elementary, rated 6/10), Sowers Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10).
Does 205 Pleasant St have air conditioning?
Yes, 205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL has air conditioning.
Does 205 Pleasant St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 205 Pleasant St in Benson, IL has in-unit laundry.

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SOLD
MAY 27, 2026
$55,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,097 sqft
203 State St,
Benson, IL 61516
Rebecca Gaetz Bishop, Keller Williams Premier Realty
SOLD
NOV 21, 2025
$65,000
5 bd
2 ba
2,016 sqft
207 State St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
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NEW - 1 DAY AGO
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$185,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,500 sqft
303 Pleasant St,
Benson, IL 61516
NEW - 3 HRS AGO
2.4 ACRES
$209,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,086 sqft
2032 County Road 2400 E,
Minonk, IL 61760
RE/MAX Choice, New
$154,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,171 sqft
606 N Main St,
Roanoke, IL 61561
Ryan Blackorby, Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
$199,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,440 sqft
417 W 6th St,
Minonk, IL 61760
Vesta Real Estate LLC, Price Change
AUCTION
Est. $112,700
3 bd
1 ba
944 sqft
128 N Walnut St,
Minonk, IL 61760
$159,900
2 bd
2 ba
4,000 sqft
320 N Main St #0,
Roanoke, IL 61561
RE/MAX Choice, Active
$219,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,524 sqft
320 Walnut St,
Minonk, IL 61760
Meyer-Jochums Agency, Active
4 ACRES
$399,000
5 bd
1.5 ba
3,607 sqft
1328 County Road 2375 E,
El Paso, IL 61738
Seth A Goodman, ME Realty
0.86 ACRES
$139,900
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,981 sqft
290 S Chestnut St,
Minonk, IL 61760
Star Grieff Realty, Price Change
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