1201 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 940 sqft (on 0.25 acres)
2 Beds
1 Bath
940 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)
Local Information
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Description
UPDATE 2/14/2025: SELLER HAS REPLACED SOME OF THE BASEMENT WINDOWS. SHOWN IN LAST 2 PICS. Charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom home nestled on a corner lot, boasting a spacious backyard that offers complete privacy with its fully enclosed fencing. Perfect for outdoor gatherings or serene moments of relaxation, this property is a true gem! The seller has done a ton of updating inside, including flooring, paint, cabinets, and much more! Come take a look and you will be ready to move right in!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from February 04, 2026
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
136 days ago
Home Details for 1201 E Main St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,Egress Window,FullNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 940 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: DeckFencing: FencedFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage No Attached GarageParking: Gravel,Alley Access |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1921 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow |
Building Construction Materials: Frame, Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 0817390005 |
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Price List Price: $62,500 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Mar 22 2025 |
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Direction & Address City: BentonCommunity: Orchard View |
School Information Elementary School: BentonJr High / Middle School: BentonHigh School: Benton Consolidated High School |
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Lot Area: 10890 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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BasementMls Number: EB456618 |
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MRD Listing On IDX Display: Yes |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Import User, (877) 996-5728
Continental Real Estate Group
Bought with: TERRIE MORRIS, (618) 927-5531, MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#EB456618

Price History for 1201 E Main St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/24/2025 | $45,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB456618 |
| 03/23/2025 | $62,500 | Contingent | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB456618 |
| 03/05/2025 | $62,500 | PriceChange | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB456618 |
| 02/01/2025 | $67,500 | PriceChange | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB456618 |
| 06/24/2021 | $19,900 | Pending | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB419266 |
| 12/18/2020 | $19,900 | Listed For Sale | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB419266 |
| 10/01/2020 | $19,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/12/2019 | $19,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/21/2018 | $22,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $808 |
| Assessment | $28,140 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1201 E Main St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.13 | Single-Family Home | $48,000 | 08/22/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,106 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $21,000 | 07/16/25 | 2 | 1 | 998 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $13,000 | 05/30/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,224 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $102,900 | 07/18/25 | 4 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $37,000 | 07/09/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,025 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $63,000 | 11/03/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,200 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $80,000 | 09/03/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,020 | |
0.64 | Single-Family Home | $69,500 | 03/25/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,000 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 07/18/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,050 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $87,000 | 10/03/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,470 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1201 E Main St.
What Locals Say about Benton
At least 26 Trulia users voted on each feature.
85 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say car is needed
83 % Say parking is easy
69 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say it's dog friendly
65 % Say kids play outside
63 % Say people would walk alone at night
58 % Say there's wildlife
58 % Say there are sidewalks
57 % Say neighbors are friendly
57 % Say it's quiet
46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
45 % Say streets are well-lit
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
36 % Say there are community events
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1201 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 940 sqft single-family home built in 1921. This property is not currently available for sale. 1201 E Main St was last sold on Apr 24, 2025 for $45,000 (28% lower than the asking price of $62,500). The current Trulia Estimate for 1201 E Main St is $47,100.

