This is one you must see. SO many improvements have been made to this sweet home! Some of the updates include a brand new roof (2025) including a complete tear off and removal of old chimney. New gutters, remodel of laundry area. Updated utility breaker box. Newer water heater. Newer windows with blinds. New lighting fixtures in kitchen and all new kitchen appliances plus washer and dryer. Very nice luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Tastefully painted! Flexible space that could serve as a home office, playroom or guest area. Outside you will see a brand-new privacy fence and new French drain. The detached 2 car garage has been completely updated with new door, and opener. new lighting and wiring and fresh paint. This home has so many options for living and has served as a great midterm rental and could make a great Airbnb. Seller offering all contents separately to make this a turnkey opportunity.
New
$159,900
708 S Bentley St, Marion, IL 62959
2beds
1,192sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,125 Square Feet Lot
$105,700 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer windows with blindsBrand-new privacy fenceNew french drainAll new kitchen appliancesUpdated utility breaker boxTastefully paintedBrand new roof
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Wilson 618-889-5653,
PAUL WILSON REALTY
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12744902
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X8
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X26
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 420
- Total interior livable area: 1,192 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 125x57
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0624181005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Marion
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $67,080
- Annual tax amount: $1,303
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$105,700
$87,000 - $130,000
$964/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900+88.1%$134/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12744902 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2025 | Sold | $85,000-3.3%$71/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB456044 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2024 | Pending sale | $87,900$74/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB456044 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $87,900+95.3%$74/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB456044 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447227 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2023 | Pending sale | $45,000$38/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447227 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2023 | Price change | $45,000-23.7%$38/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447227 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $59,000+84.4%$49/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447227 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2015 | Listing removed | $650$1/sqft |
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| 11/11/2015 | Listed for rent | $650$1/sqft |
Source: WeRent4u.com Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2014 | Listing removed | $32,000$27/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2013 | Price change | $32,000-13.5%$27/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2013 | Price change | $37,000-5.1%$31/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2013 | Listed for sale | $39,000$33/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,303 +20.9% | $22,360 +13.3% |
| 2023 | $1,078 -1.5% | $19,730 -5% |
| 2022 | $1,094 +67.2% | $20,770 +3.7% |
| 2021 | $654 +38.5% | $20,020 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $472 -65% | $18,910 |
| 2019 | $1,348 -6.1% | $18,910 |
| 2018 | $1,435 +1.8% | $18,910 |
| 2017 | $1,410 | $18,910 +5.6% |
| 2015 | $1,410 +3.2% | $17,910 |
| 2013 | $1,366 +161.2% | $17,910 |
| 2012 | $523 | $17,910 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,910 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,910 |
| 2009 | -- | $17,910 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,910 +15.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,470 |
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Neighborhood: 62959
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 2
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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