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Property Description
Charming 4BR/2BA bungalow in Palatine located within the highly sought-after Fremd High School and Plum Grove Junior High districts. Home features original hardwood floors, cove moldings, solid wood doors, vintage fixtures, and a working fireplace. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including smart/Wi-Fi-enabled fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, plus newer range with warranty. Major improvements include roof and gutters replaced in 2024 with hail-resistant shingles and transferable 10-year warranty, energy-efficient windows, central air, boiler, whole-house vacuum, and radiant heat under kitchen and bath tile. Basement offers cedar-lined storage, tool closet, laundry area, and unfinished space for future projects. Exterior features include detached 2-car garage, front and back patios, screened back porch, privacy-fenced yard, mature low-maintenance landscaping, and raspberry patch. Conveniently located near Downtown Palatine, Metra, parks, trails, pools, library and shopping .
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 158 S Benton St
General
- Price: $530,000
- Taxes: $7,900 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12610366
- Updated: 4/10/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Bookcases, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Palatine
- County: Cook
- Township: Palatine
- Driving Directions: PLUM GROVE RD, S OF PALATINE RD, E ON HELEN, N ON BENTON
School Information
- School District: 15
- Elem School District: 15
- Midd School District: 15
- High School District: 211
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,547
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1930
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 124
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1930
- Tax Amount: $7,900
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 2231070270000
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Schools
Schools serving 158 S Benton St
School Districts:Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15, Township High School District 211
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stuart R Paddock School 225 West Washington Street, Palatine, IL 60067 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Plum Grove Jr High School 2600 Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Wm Fremd High School 1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 158 S Benton St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/10/2026
Listed
$530,000
145.94%
MLS
11/02/1999
Sold
$215,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 158 S Benton St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,900
4%
$30,000
—
2022
$7,613
28%
$30,000
39%
2021
$5,925
—
$21,573
—
2020
$5,909
—
$21,573
-10%
2019
$5,906
-8%
$24,024
-1%
2018
$6,453
2%
$24,199
—
2017
$6,349
3%
$24,199
—
2016
$6,153
2%
$24,199
9%
2015
$6,008
1%
$22,176
—
2014
$5,951
3%
$22,176
—
2013
$5,781
—
$22,176
-8%
2012
$5,787
—
$24,080
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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158 S Benton Street, Palatine, IL 60067 (MLS# 12610366) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 158 S Benton Street is currently listed for $530,000 and was received on April 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 158 S Benton Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palatine? You can browse all Palatine real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

