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Listed by: Illinois Realty Group • Samuel Kinsey • 618-398-8794

Bought with: Illinois Realty Group

$54,900

205 E Smith St, Benton, IL 62812

2beds

1,000sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

-- sqft lot

$56,800 Zestimate^®

$55/sqft

$954 Estimated rent

Home value

$56,800

Estimated sales range

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What's special

Brand new roof

**Selling As-Is** Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Benton! This property features a brand new roof and offers great potential for someone looking to put in a little work and make it their own. With an estimated 1,000 sq. ft., this home could be a perfect investment, starter home, or project property. Conveniently located near local shops, dining, and schools. Property is being sold As-Is. Owner may finance. Try $1,200 down and $575/month! **Broker Owned**

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,000

Property

Features

Levels: One

Lot

Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: 0818410009
Special conditions: Listing As Is

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: A-Frame
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Ameren
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Joplins 2nd Add

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Benton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $55/sqft
Tax assessed value: $44,670
Annual tax amount: $1,282
Date on market: 10/31/2025
Cumulative days on market: 95 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Seller Financing

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/9/2026	Sold	$54,900$55/sqft
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2/3/2026	Pending sale	$54,900$55/sqft
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10/31/2025	Listed for sale	$54,900$55/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,282 +5.6%	$14,890 +14%
2023	$1,214 +4.9%	$13,060 +10%
2022	$1,157 +7.9%	$11,875 +14%
2021	$1,073	$10,415 -1.7%
2020	--	$10,595 +2.5%
2019	$1,046 +0.7%	$10,340 -0.5%
2018	$1,039 +1.3%	$10,390 +1.6%
2017	$1,025 +73.3%	$10,230 +2.7%
2016	$592	$9,965 +5.3%
2015	$592	$9,460 -2.9%
2014	$592 -36%	$9,745
2013	$924	$9,745
2012	$924 +3.2%	$9,745 +4%
2011	$896	$9,370 -2.1%
2010	--	$9,575