Welcome home to this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom property offering 1,648 sq ft of comfortable living space in a convenient in-town location! Situated close to the hospital, restaurants, gas/convenience stores, shopping, and everyday amenities, this home provides easy access to everything you need while still offering the space and functionality you're looking for. The home features a practical layout with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, providing room for family, guests, or a home office. Outside, you'll find a paved driveway leading to a 2-car detached garage for parking, storage, or hobbies, plus an additional utility shed perfect for keeping lawn equipment and outdoor tools organized. With its desirable location, generous square footage, and valuable exterior features, this property offers a great opportunity for someone looking to make a home in town.
Active
$165,000
308 Bailey Ln, Benton, IL 62812
3beds
1,648sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.51 Acres Lot
$163,500 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Paved drivewayPractical layoutAdditional utility shed
- 104 days
- 153
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Listed by:
Amy Dodd 618-599-5019,
VIP Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12688575
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Oven
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,648
- Total interior livable area: 1,648 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Mature Trees, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Utility Building(s)
- Parcel number: 0818201008
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Benton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,430
- Annual tax amount: $1,878
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$163,500
$155,000 - $172,000
$1,292/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2023 | Sold | $159,900$97/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB449898 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2023 | Pending sale | $159,900$97/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB449898 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $159,900+259.3%$97/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB449898 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2015 | Sold | $44,500$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,878 +110% | $32,810 +14% |
| 2023 | $894 -4.6% | $28,780 +17.7% |
| 2022 | $937 +24.8% | $24,445 +27.9% |
| 2021 | $751 | $19,115 -1.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $19,440 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $738 +1.2% | $18,975 -0.5% |
| 2018 | $729 -0.2% | $19,070 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $731 -73.1% | $18,780 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $2,719 | $18,290 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $2,719 | $17,370 -36.8% |
| 2014 | $2,719 +4.4% | $27,475 |
| 2013 | $2,605 | $27,475 |
| 2012 | $2,605 +3.2% | $27,475 +4% |
| 2011 | $2,526 | $26,425 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $27,005 |
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Neighborhood: 62812
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Benton Grade School K-8
- Middle: Benton Grade School K-8
- High: Benton Cons High School
- District: 47
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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