Welcome home to this well-kept 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath property located right in the heart of Benton. Step inside to a large, inviting kitchen with plenty of room for cooking and gathering, flowing into a spacious living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors with a generously sized backyard, offering space for kids, pets, gardening, or creating your dream outdoor setup.
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$128,000
720 E Taylor St, Benton, IL 62812
3beds
1,374sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
6,860 Square Feet Lot
$132,200 Zestimate®
$93/sqft
$1,216 Estimated rent
Home value
$132,200
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,216/mo
Zestimate® history
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Kimberly Desett 618-435-0382,
Heavenly Homes Real Estate
Bought with:
Kimberly Desett
Heavenly Homes Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB460620
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x27
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x27
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x27
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Egress Window
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,374 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,860 sqft
- Dimensions: 49X140
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 0817302013
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Benton
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $128,000+2.4%$93/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Pending sale | $125,000$91/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | $125,000$91/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2026 | Pending sale | $125,000$91/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Contingent | $125,000$91/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $125,000$91/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,848 +5.6% | $21,465 +14% |
| 2023 | $1,750 +61.5% | $18,830 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,084 +16.7% | $17,120 +14% |
| 2021 | $929 | $15,015 -1.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $15,270 +2.4% |
| 2019 | $901 +0.3% | $14,905 -0.5% |
| 2018 | $898 +2.4% | $14,980 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $877 +10% | $14,750 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $798 | $14,365 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $798 | $13,640 -3% |
| 2014 | $798 +4.4% | $14,060 |
| 2013 | $764 | $14,060 |
| 2012 | $764 -40.9% | $14,060 +4% |
| 2011 | $1,292 | $13,520 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $13,815 |
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Neighborhood: 62812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Benton Grade School 5-8Grades: 5-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Benton Cons High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Benton Grade School K-4Grades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
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