1201 E Ruth St
Benton, IL 62812
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Living Area
1,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$94
Parking
Garage
About this House
This single-family home is located at 1201 E Ruth St, Benton, IL. 1201 E Ruth St is in Benton, IL and in ZIP code 62812. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,000 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7405 sqft and was built in 1940.
1201 E Ruth St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $73,000 on May 3, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $93,500, with a rent estimate of $980/month.
Home Details for 1201 E Ruth St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas |
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyRefrigerator |
Interior Details Ceiling Fan |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylPorch |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 113Parking: Carport, Garage Attached, Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1940 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lot Area: 7405 sqft |
Price History for 1201 E Ruth St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/03/2023 | $73,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447524 |
| 04/07/2023 | $73,000 | Contingent | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447524 |
| 03/31/2023 | $73,000 | PendingToActive | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447524 |
| 03/15/2023 | $73,000 | Contingent | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447524 |
| 01/18/2023 | $73,000 | Listed For Sale | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447524 |
| 09/14/2018 | $55,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/11/2018 | $55,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/01/2018 | $57,500 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/08/2017 | $57,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Benton
Last updated June 2026
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $1,448 |
| Assessment | $68,445 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1201 E Ruth St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.06 | Single-Family Home | $81,000 | 03/18/26 | 2 | 1 | 802 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $45,000 | 11/24/25 | 2 | 1 | 738 | |
0.74 | Single-Family Home | $80,000 | 09/03/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,020 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $68,000 | 09/18/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,500 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $118,000 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,500 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $89,000 | 11/05/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,152 | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $120,000 | 09/04/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,152 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $128,000 | 01/15/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,374 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $167,000 | 06/15/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,842 | |
0.73 | Single-Family Home | $136,900 | 07/13/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1201 E Ruth St.
- Benton Grade School 5-8
- 5-8
- Public
- 421 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageN/AParent Review17y ago - Benton Grade School K-4
- PK-4
- Public
- 566 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAdministration often makes questionable decisions in regards to academics and staffing.Parent Review6y ago - Benton Cons High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 591 Students
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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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