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OFF MARKET

401 Linn St
Benson, IL 61516

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,984 sqft (on 0.64 acres)

$242,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,738/mo*

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$242,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,738/mo*

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4 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,984 sqft

(on 0.64 acres)

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MUST SEE NEWLY UPDATED 4 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 BATH VICTORIAN HOME FEATURING A CLEAN, NEUTRAL INTERIOR * MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY * RECENTLY UPDATED FLOORING THROUGHOUT THE HOME * BEAUTIFUL EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR * NICE OAK CABINETS FOR STORAGE * NEWLY UPDATED BATHROOM * SPACIOUS BEDROOMS * PLENTY OF STORAGE IN UNFINISHED BASEMENT * WEIGHTROOM/OFFICE/MUD ROOM * OPEN FRONT PORCH * ATTACHED 2 STALL HEATED GARAGE * HUGE LOT * 32 X 32 BARN/GARAGE WITH 2 OVERHEAD DOORS, WORKSHOPS, AND LOTS OF STORAGE * ALSO 1 STALL BLOCK GARAGE * NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM IN 2016 *

401 Linn St, Benson, IL 61516 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,984 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $135,500 on Mar 17, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $242,400, with a rent estimate of $2,405/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Porch, Patio, Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

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Home Details for 401 Linn St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Pantry, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: VinylGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.64 acres

Price History for 401 Linn St

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/06/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

07/10/2018	$145,000	ListingRemoved	N/A

04/12/2018	$145,000	Pending	N/A

03/26/2018	$145,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

03/17/2016	$135,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/17/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/15/2016	$139,900	Pending	Agent Provided

12/31/2015	$139,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/16/2009	$149,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/13/2009	$149,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/29/2005	$133,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/29/2005 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Benson

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$4,227
Assessment	$60,353

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 401 Linn St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
105 Jefferson St, Benson, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$217,000	09/29/25	3	2.5	1,500
207 State St, Benson, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$65,000	11/21/25	5	2	2,016
111 N Reiter St, Benson, IL	0.43	Single-Family Home	$166,500	03/26/26	2	2	1,294
203 State St, Benson, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$55,000	05/27/26	3	1	1,097
1599 County Road 1700 E, Roanoke, IL	5.30	Single-Family Home	$128,500	06/26/26	4	1.5	2,280
728 Claire St, Minonk, IL	5.18	Single-Family Home	$250,000	03/02/26	3	2	1,936
608 N Douglas St, Roanoke, IL	5.07	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/07/25	2	1	1,359
718 Claire St, Minonk, IL	5.20	Single-Family Home	$289,500	10/27/25	4	3	3,138
105 Placid Dr, Roanoke, IL	5.03	Single-Family Home	$320,000	11/14/25	3	2.5	3,400
405 N Franklin St, Roanoke, IL	5.41	Single-Family Home	$225,000	06/18/26	4	2	1,986

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OFF MARKET
Est. $235,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,752 sqft
202 Jefferson St,
Benson, IL 61516
Meyer-Jochums Agency, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,400
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,984 sqft
401 N Linn St,
Benson, IL 61516
Adam J Merrick, Keller Williams Premier Realty
FOR SALE
$135,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
109 Washington St,
Benson, IL 61516
Chismarick Realty, LLC, Active
OFF MARKET
Est. $143,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,440 sqft
304 Jefferson St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $142,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,846 sqft
103 W Washington St,
Benson, IL 61516
Rickey L Mathis, The Real Estate Group Inc.
SOLD
SEP 29, 2025
$217,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,500 sqft
105 Jefferson St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,400
4 bd
1.5 ba
2,244 sqft
401 Washington St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $99,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,204 sqft
103 Pleasant St,
Benson, IL 61516
Meyer-Jochums Agency, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $188,600
3 bd
2 ba
2,339 sqft
127 S Reiter St,
Benson, IL 61516
Adam J Merrick, Adam Merrick Real Estate
SOLD
NOV 21, 2025
$65,000
5 bd
2 ba
2,016 sqft
207 State St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
SOLD
NOV 19, 2025
$196,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
403 Clayton,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
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

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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 401 Linn St

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OFF MARKET
5 bd
2 ba
2,949 sqft
138 E State Route 116,
Benson, IL 61516
$135,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
109 Washington St,
Benson, IL 61516
Chismarick Realty, LLC, Active
5 ACRES
$455,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,844 sqft
2109 County Highway 4,
Roanoke, IL 61561
Kyle T Killebrew, The Real Estate Group, Inc.
NEW - 1 HR AGO
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
0.28 ACRES
$359,000
6 bd
3.5 ba
2,414 sqft
711 Alice St,
Minonk, IL 61760
Meyer-Jochums Agency, Active
0.34 ACRES
$299,900
4 bd
3 ba
2,992 sqft
514 Fletcher St,
Roanoke, IL 61561
RE/MAX Rising, Active
2.67 ACRES
$299,500
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,948 sqft
324 W 1st St,
Minonk, IL 61760
Meyer-Jochums Agency, Active
0.27 ACRES
$239,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,787 sqft
127 W 1st St,
Minonk, IL 61760
Star Grieff Realty, Active
0.37 ACRES
$189,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,620 sqft
301 Oak St,
Minonk, IL 61760
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS, Active
$159,900
2 bd
2 ba
4,000 sqft
320 N Main St #0,
Roanoke, IL 61561
RE/MAX Choice, Active
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Off Market Homes Near 401 Linn 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
SOLD
SEP 29, 2025
$217,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,500 sqft
105 Jefferson St,
Benson, IL 61516
Mahaffey/Betts Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,593 sqft
206 Clayton St,
Benson, IL 61516
Ken A Baxter, RE/MAX WRC Downtown
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401 Linn St
Benson, IL 61516

$242,400

$242,400

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