744 E Benton St, Morris, IL 60450
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SOLD
MAR 12, 2026

$235,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,040 sqft

744 E Benton St, Morris, IL 60450

Est. Refi. Payment $1,736/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 12, 2026 for $227,250 (3% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$235K
Since last month
Increased$300 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$29K (+13.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$8K (+3.7%)
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 +82% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$236K
August 2026$235K
July 2026$234K
June 2026$232K
May 2026$231K
April 2026$230K
March 2026$228K
February 2026$218K
January 2026$228K
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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
750 E Benton St, Morris, IL
0.01
Single-Family Home
$263,000
11/24/25
3
2
1,245
831 Douglas St, Morris, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$201,000
04/22/26
2
1
1,100
809 Douglas St, Morris, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$256,000
01/14/26
3
2
1,212
740 E Jackson St, Morris, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$229,500
12/12/25
2
1
1,064
822 Douglas St, Morris, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$260,822
06/04/26
3
2
1,208
1122 Grant St, Morris, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$230,000
09/30/25
3
1
1,274
812 E Benton St, Morris, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$108,000
07/31/26
2
1
978
418 Armstrong St, Morris, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$190,000
12/19/25
3
1
1,491
414 E Chapin St, Morris, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$255,000
12/18/25
3
1
1,790

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
750 E Benton St, Morris, IL 60450
0.01
$263,000
3
2
1,245
Recently Sold
731 E Benton St, Morris, IL 60450
0.04
$225,000
4
2
800
Recently Sold
734 E Benton St, Morris, IL 60450
0.02
$205,300
2
1
968
Off Market
756 E Chapin St, Morris, IL 60450
0.06
-
4
2
2,115
Off Market
725 E Benton St, Morris, IL 60450
0.05
$251,500
3
1
1,100
Off Market
812 E Benton St, Morris, IL 60450
0.06
$108,000
2
1
978
Recently Sold
721 E Douglas St, Morris, IL 60450
0.05
$221,000
5
2
1,568
Off Market
816 E Benton St, Morris, IL 60450
0.08
$28,000
-
-
-
For Sale
809 Douglas St, Morris, IL 60450
0.07
$256,000
3
2
1,212
Recently Sold
756 Douglas St, Morris, IL 60450
0.07
$305,000
4
3
1,535
Recently Sold
825 E Douglas St, Morris, IL 60450
0.11
$175,100
2
1
1,100
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
1,040 sqft
$219/sqft
Garage

About this House

New Price!!!!! Perfect starter home. Very well maintained 3 bedroom bungalow. Some original hardwood floors. Eat in kitchen with lots of cupboards! Cozy enclosed front porch used year round. Washer and Dryer on first floor. Full basement with partially finished kids rec room. Fenced back yard. 2 car deep garage with access from street and from the alley. Driveway is not shared with neighbor. Move in ready. Don't miss this one!
744 E Benton St, Morris, IL 60450 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $227,250 on Mar 12, 2026 (3% above the $220,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $235,300, with a rent estimate of $1,708/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Joan Eslinger, (815) 791-5875
Advantage Realty, Inc.
Bought with: Oscar Ortiz, (630) 207-7687, Better Homes and Gardens
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12545590

Home Details for 744 E Benton St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1040 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Main Level,In Unit
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ScreensFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Tandem,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0503327021

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $220,000Price Per Sqft: $219/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Feb 10 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Morris
School Information
Elementary School: Morris Grade SchoolElementary School District: 54Jr High / Middle School: Morris Grade SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 54High School: Morris Community High SchoolHigh School District: 101

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12545590Activation Date: Thu Jan 22 2026

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 12, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12545590
Sold
$227,250
Feb 10, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12545590
Contingent
$220,000
Feb 4, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12545590
PriceChange
$220,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jan 22, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12545590
Listed For Sale
$227,000
Nov 1, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11866593
Sold
$173,500

Market trends in Morris

Last updated August 2026
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What Locals Say about Morris

At least 165 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say kids play outside

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • John
    "The neighborhood is safe and quiet, we all take care of the neighborhood together."
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    " The fall festivals are probably the best men in the summer. You got the carnival at the races and everything’s close nearby."
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  • Unspecified
    "Several people walk there dogs on a regular basis. Some neighborhoods don’t always have sidewalks, which I find strange. "
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  • Alyssa W.
    "it is a friendly town to live in. The down town is beautiful to shop at. A lot of the business are all family owned."
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  • Melsgotblues
    "We have a dog park that is well maintained. My neighborhood is full of dog walkers who clean up after their dogs. "
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  • Megannejohnson383
    "People are always walking their dogs and pick up after them. There is rarely ever non-stop barking. The dogs are friendly as well as their owners"
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  • Erin K.
    "Good area for families I was raised here always could walk down town from my home out by white oak elementary/ middle school, or walking anywhere like playing in the park never had any issues for safety "
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  • Alyssa W.
    "You can walk your dogs around with no problems. A lot of the yards are fenced in so you can let your dog run free in the back yard."
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  • Morris Resident
    "Lots of people walking dogs, multiple dog parks in Morris and lots of other places to take them. I have a small dog and we walk to the Illinois River all the time. The I&M canal trail is blocks from my house which is also great for walking the dog, taking a run, or a bike ride. "
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  • Joe C.
    "There's always bands playing and plenty of bars Carson Tap House is the go to, great outside patio. "
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  • Bikernave44
    "It’s a small area everyone looks out for each other. Good place to raise kids. Not far from shopping. "
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  • Power2theppl 8.
    "the schools are decent. not great but not bad either. the taxes are ridiculously high. safe community for the most part. some drugs but not much violence. big drinking town tho. lots of bars and stores downtown "
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  • Amanda W.
    "monthly car 3 shows cornfest county fair ground Saratoga school down town activities mom and pop stores"
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  • Rek
    "There is a newer dog park available. Sidewalks everywhere to walk your pets safely. A lot of dog lovers in the neighborhood. "
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  • Jroudis
    "They could walk their dogs anytime of day or night. Close to stores that sell products for dogs. Lots of others have dogs and they walk them regularly. "
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  • milady g.
    "I love this town! It’s so calm and quiet! I it’s perfect for raising kids! I used to live in a toxic city (miami) and moving up here was the best decision ever! I never knew I would love a small town! "
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  • milady g.
    "I love Morris! It’s very quite, calm, easy going. People seem friendly. It’s a small town filled with charm!"
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  • Ashley h
    "My neighbor is decently small and easy to navigate. Safe climate and school environment. So safe that children could mostly walk to and from school without a worry "
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  • Lori A. S.
    "I live in a area where there is older people. Maybe a couple houses with children, but not senior living old. Most of my neighbors still work 9-5 jobs. I love my neighborhood, I trust everyone here. There is no crime. "
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  • milady g.
    "It’s very calm! Love it! Can see myself living here for a very long time!!! I’m loving the area! School are very close! "
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  • Lindawilsterman
    "I lived here for 13 years and love it, the people are very nice and the neighborhood is pet friendly . The town is very nice to shop in too. No one bothers anyone either."
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  • Steve s.
    "we have cruise nights downtown, cornfestival and historic downtown district. we have several 5k events to run and a nice towpath along the canal."
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  • Paula M.
    "We have great public transportation, there are a lot of people walking all over town. I drive my private automobile "
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  • Lyssarobida
    "Morris is great. small town. would be even better if morris could get a target or a chipolte or olive garden... "
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  • Vancleave67
    "I've lived in this area most of my life and almost everyone knows my family around here. i love being able to go to all of the events in town and seeing people i know."
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  • Maria M.
    "My neighborhood is your name because it’s really quiet has a lot of families and you can walk and go to the park I love the river by noon it’s peaceful"
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  • AudSalt
    "I've lived here for 4 years and everyone knows each other and it's a safe feeling. Kids outside playing is a great thing to see. "
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  • Shabona01
    "it's a small town atmosphere but bigger then you think. I live in downtown Morris for 10 years now, I'm 29 and lived in the city and also lived outside a town with a population of 73 in deep country Wisconsin. Morris has the mix of both and seems to be a great place to raise your kids. Morris has some fun events, okay schooling, history, great children sports, not too far from Chicago and Joliet, and clean. "
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  • Pdfessler
    "close and local shopping. easy to notice friendly faces. lots of work opportunity in town or close by. "
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  • Pauline P.
    "I've lived here for 14 years,it's quiet. couple blocks away from walking trails and river for fishing, boating. "
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Frequently asked questions about 744 E Benton St

  • What is 744 E Benton St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 744 E Benton St in Morris, IL is $235,300.
  • What is the price history for 744 E Benton St?
    744 E Benton St in Morris, IL last sold for $227,250 in March 2026.
  • Is Morris a buyer's or seller's market?
    Morris is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Morris?
    Residents describe Morris, IL as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Morris, IL.
  • Does 744 E Benton St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 744 E Benton St in Morris, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 744 E Benton St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 744 E Benton St in Morris, IL has laundry facilities.

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