Step into this beautifully updated 3- bedroom. 2-bath home right on Main street! Enjoy modern living with stylish finishes throughout. The spacious, fenced-in backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing in privacy. This home features big walk in closets with built in shelving, a new roof in 2022, 13 new windows on the main floor, new plumbing, new electric, new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, and most recently a 30X20 2 car garage was built in the back yard! Make an offer today before its gone!
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$144,000
717 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.26 Acres Lot
$149,800 Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$1,212 Estimated rent
Home value
$149,800
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Listed by:
Allison Gerner 618-927-5214,
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
Bought with:
Amy Smith
Southern Illinois Realty Experts Herrin
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB458015
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x6
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x14
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Egress Window
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 61'x184'x60'x196'
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0817361011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Benton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,960
- Annual tax amount: $1,999
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Listing terms: Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $144,000-3.9%$111/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2025 | Pending sale | $149,900$115/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $149,900-5.1%$115/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $157,900-1.3%$121/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Contingent | $159,900$123/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Pending sale | $159,900$123/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Price change | $159,900-2.2%$123/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Price change | $163,500-0.9%$126/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $165,000-0.6%$127/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2025 | Price change | $165,999-5.7%$128/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,999+88.2%$135/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2022 | Sold | $93,500-4.5%$72/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2022 | Contingent | $97,900$75/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB445095 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2022 | Price change | $97,900$75/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB445095 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2021 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,524 +26.2% | $29,320 +36.3% |
| 2023 | $2,000 +51.4% | $21,510 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,321 +18.5% | $19,555 +16.2% |
| 2021 | $1,115 | $16,825 -1.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $17,110 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $1,083 +0.4% | $16,700 -0.5% |
| 2018 | $1,078 +2.2% | $16,780 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $1,055 +9.4% | $16,520 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $964 | $16,090 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $964 | $15,280 -3% |
| 2014 | $964 +4.4% | $15,745 |
| 2013 | $924 | $15,745 |
| 2012 | $924 +5.8% | $15,745 +4% |
| 2011 | $874 | $15,140 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,470 |
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Neighborhood: 62812
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Benton Grade School 5-8Grades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Benton Cons High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Benton Grade School K-4Grades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Benton
- Middle: Benton
- High: Benton Consolidated High School
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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