Nestled on a small hill, this charming farmhouse blends rustic simplicity with modern comfort. The home itself is a cozy structure with welcoming front deck giving it a timeless countryside character. Small farm with beautifully renovated home, 2 bedrooms, living room, new kitchen, wood stove, partially finished basement (room for 3rd bedroom), rewired and replumbed, attached carport/patio, detached shed/ poultry bldg, 30' x 40' pole barn, finished interior, pond, fenced for livestock all on 7.7 acres.
Active
$285,000
7871 State Highway 37 Hwy, Benton, IL 62812
2beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood stoveFenced for livestockFinished interiorBeautifully renovated homeCozy structureNew kitchenWelcoming front deck
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
David McCollum 618-218-3700,
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12700794
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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: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 7.7 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 0830100023
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Benton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000$317/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12700794 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 62812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Benton Grade School K-4Grades: PK-4Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Benton Grade School 5-8Grades: 5-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Benton Cons High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Benton Cons High School
- Middle: Benton Cons High School
- High: Benton Grade School K-8
- District: 103
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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