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OFF MARKET

302 Jefferson St
Benson, IL 61516

2 Beds
1 Bath
782 sqft

$133,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,003/mo*

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$133,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,003/mo*

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2 Beds

1 Bath

782 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1956

Living Area

782 sqft

Price/Sqft

$171

About this House

GREAT CURB APPEAL WITH CORNER LOT IN BENSON. MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS TWO BEDROOM RANCH. THIS CUTE AND COZY HOME HAS AN EAT-IN KITCHEN, FULL BASEMENT, NEWER FURNACE, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, AND SEPTIC SYSTEM. ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. SUBJECT TO SELLERS PURCHASING HOME OF THEIR CHOICE.

302 Jefferson St, Benson, IL 61516 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 782 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for $55,000 on Jul 24, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $133,800, with a rent estimate of $1,113/month.

Home Details for 302 Jefferson St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Other, Shake ShingleExterior: Vinyl

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5950 sqft

Price History for 302 Jefferson St

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/24/2013	$55,000	Sold	RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1141163
Recording Date 07/24/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/19/2013	$68,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

01/22/2013	$68,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Benson

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$2,351
Assessment	$36,232

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 302 Jefferson St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
203 State St, Benson, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$55,000	05/27/26	3	1	1,097
207 State St, Benson, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$65,000	11/21/25	5	2	2,016
105 Jefferson St, Benson, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$217,000	09/29/25	3	2.5	1,500
111 N Reiter St, Benson, IL	0.45	Single-Family Home	$166,500	03/26/26	2	2	1,294
706 N State St, Roanoke, IL	5.13	Single-Family Home	$115,000	05/12/26	2	1	732
508 N State St, Roanoke, IL	5.22	Single-Family Home	$131,000	09/19/25	2	1	951
612 N Church St, Roanoke, IL	5.37	Single-Family Home	$94,900	11/07/25	2	1	1,013
113 N Green St, Roanoke, IL	5.70	Single-Family Home	$64,900	02/20/26	2	1	1,065
111 N Church St, Roanoke, IL	5.62	Single-Family Home	$111,000	08/29/25	2	1	887
608 N Douglas St, Roanoke, IL	5.11	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/07/25	2	1	1,359

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $145,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,440 sqft
304 Jefferson St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $232,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,752 sqft
202 Jefferson St,
Benson, IL 61516
Meyer-Jochums Agency, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,900
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,984 sqft
401 N Linn St,
Benson, IL 61516
Adam J Merrick, Keller Williams Premier Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $148,000
4 bd
1.5 ba
2,244 sqft
401 Washington St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,900
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,500 sqft
105 Jefferson St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $143,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,846 sqft
103 W Washington St,
Benson, IL 61516
Rickey L Mathis, The Real Estate Group Inc.
OFF MARKET
Est. $99,700
2 bd
1 ba
1,204 sqft
103 Pleasant St,
Benson, IL 61516
Meyer-Jochums Agency, Closed
SOLD
NOV 19, 2025
$196,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
403 Clayton,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
SOLD
NOV 21, 2025
$65,000
5 bd
2 ba
2,016 sqft
207 State St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,300
3 bd
2 ba
2,339 sqft
127 S Reiter St,
Benson, IL 61516
Adam J Merrick, Adam Merrick Real Estate
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
OFF MARKET
Est. $297,500
4 bd
1.5 ba
2,382 sqft
2490 1600th Rd,
Benson, IL 61516
Meyer-Jochums Agency, Closed

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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

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Homes for sale near 302 Jefferson St

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OFF MARKET
Est. $112,600
5 bd
2 ba
2,949 sqft
138 E State Route 116,
Benson, IL 61516
2.1 ACRES
$300,000
3 bd
3 ba
2,321 sqft
1723 County Road 2200 E,
Benson, IL 61516
Cathy L Algas, eXp Realty
NEW
OPEN SAT, 10-12PM
COMING SOON
$159,900
2 bd
1 ba
971 sqft
606 N Main St,
Roanoke, IL 61561
Ryan Blackorby, Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
AUCTION
Est. $114,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,090 sqft
128 N Walnut St,
Minonk, IL 61760
0.26 ACRES
$189,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,174 sqft
412 W 5th St,
Minonk, IL 61760
Meyer-Jochums Agency, Active
$159,900
2 bd
2 ba
4,000 sqft
320 N Main St #0,
Roanoke, IL 61561
RE/MAX Choice, Active
4 ACRES
$439,000
5 bd
1.5 ba
3,607 sqft
1328 County Road 2375 E,
El Paso, IL 61738
Seth A Goodman, ME Realty
0.27 ACRES
$209,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,787 sqft
127 W 1st St,
Minonk, IL 61760
Star Grieff Realty, Active
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Off Market Homes Near 302 Jefferson St

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SOLD
MAR 26, 2026
$166,500
2 bd
2 ba
1,294 sqft
111 N Reiter St,
Benson, IL 61516
Whitney Blunier, eXp Realty
SOLD
NOV 19, 2025
$196,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
403 Clayton,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
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302 Jefferson St
Benson, IL 61516

$133,800

$133,800