Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home full of timeless character and conveniently located on a corner lot just one block behind the high school. Relax on the spacious covered front porch before stepping inside to a large living room featuring beautiful original hardwood floors and abundant natural light. The attached garage provides convenient parking and direct access, while the full basement offers excellent storage space with plenty of room for a workshop, hobby area, or additional workspace. Laundry hookups are currently located in the basement, with an additional laundry hookup option available on the main level in the nook just off the kitchen, providing added flexibility for future owners. If you're looking for a home with warmth, character, and practical living space, this one is a must-see. Schedule your private showing today!
Pending
$89,900
511 Lawrence St, Benton, IL 62812
2beds
1,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
3,500 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant natural lightCorner lotSpacious covered front porchBeautiful original hardwood floors
- 19 days |
- 362 |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Callie Brown (618)927-9997,
RE/MAX INTEGRITY
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12725776
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X27
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x70
Details
- Parcel number: 0818431012
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Benton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $83/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,825
- Annual tax amount: $2,090
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listing removed | $89,900$83/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $89,900$83/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $89,900$83/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Contingent | $89,900$83/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $89,900$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,090 +5.6% | $24,275 +14% |
| 2023 | $1,979 +4.9% | $21,290 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,886 +7.8% | $19,355 +14% |
| 2021 | $1,749 | $16,980 -1.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $17,270 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $1,706 +0.7% | $16,855 -0.5% |
| 2018 | $1,694 +1.3% | $16,940 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $1,672 +6.3% | $16,680 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $1,573 | $16,245 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $1,573 | $15,430 -3% |
| 2014 | $1,573 +4.4% | $15,900 |
| 2013 | $1,508 | $15,900 |
| 2012 | $1,508 +3.2% | $15,900 +4% |
| 2011 | $1,461 | $15,290 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,625 |
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Neighborhood: 62812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Benton Grade School 5-8Grades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Benton Cons High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Benton Grade School K-4Grades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
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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