508 E Benton St, Newark, IL 60541
OFF MARKET

508 E Benton St
Newark, IL 60541

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths

$268,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,945/mo*
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$268,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,945/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
(on 1.28 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Do Not Be Discouraged by the Outside of This Property! Step Inside & Be Surprised! While The Exterior Needs Repair & Updates, The Inside is Charming, Clean, & Solid! 3 Bedrooms ( one of the Bedrooms does not have a closet) Built in the Late 1890s, Interior Updates have Kept This House in Great Shape! Large Walk-up Attic W/Potential for Added Living Space - Stairs are off the Den Area, Tall Ceilings and All Rooms on Main Level. There are TWO Exterior Buildings-One a Workshop, The Owner used for Many Years for His Carpentry-Woodworking Business & Large Area for Garage-Car Space. The Smaller Building has Great Storage & Concrete Floor. Over an Acre, (Per Survey), of Land. SO Many Possibilities - SO Much Potential Here! Rural Newark Community & Country Charm. This Charming Fixer*Upper is Ready to Go!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 23, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
6 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 508 E Benton St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Bath/Stubbed,PartialNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,SteamHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Workshop, Outbuilding, Shed(s)Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: On Site,Owned
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0705354006

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Apr 17 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newark
School Information
Elementary School District: 66Jr High / Middle School District: 66High School: Newark Community High SchoolHigh School District: 18

Community

Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.28 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Renovation Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11743328Attic: Full, Interior Stair, UnfinishedActivation Date: Fri Apr 07 2023

Additional Information

Street LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: Yes
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Kelly Michelson, (630) 778-1855
Baird & Warner
Beth David, (815) 325-3563
Baird & Warner
Bought with: Evelyn Marroquin, (773) 627-4334, Century 21 NuVision Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11743328

Price History for 508 E Benton St

DatePriceEventSource
07/21/2023$195,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11743328
06/11/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11743328
04/19/2023$199,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11743328
04/07/2023$199,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11743328
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,854
Assessment$173,550
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Newark

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 100 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say kids play outside

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say there are community events

  • 20 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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Homes for sale near 508 E Benton St

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Off Market Homes Near 508 E Benton St

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508 E Benton St, Newark, IL 60541 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1890. This property is not currently available for sale. 508 E Benton St was last sold on Jul 21, 2023 for $195,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $199,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 508 E Benton St is $268,700.