Are yards well-kept in Benton, IL?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Benton, IL?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Benton, IL?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say parking is easy

Does Benton, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Benton, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Benton, IL?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Benton, IL?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in Benton, IL?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there's wildlife

Does Benton, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Benton, IL?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say neighbors are friendly

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's quiet

Is Benton, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in Benton, IL?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Benton, IL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Benton, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Benton, IL?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there are community events

What is 702 E Blake St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 702 E Blake St in Benton, IL is $51,400 .

What is the price history for 702 E Blake St?

702 E Blake St in Benton, IL last sold for $48,000 in May 2025.

Is Benton a buyer's or seller's market?

Benton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Benton?

Residents describe Benton, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Benton, IL .

How big is the lot at 702 E Blake St?

The lot at 702 E Blake St in Benton, IL is about 1.3 acres .

Does 702 E Blake St have parking?

Yes, 702 E Blake St in Benton, IL has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$51,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
911 sqft (on 1.27 acres)

702 E Blake St, Benton, IL 62812

Est. Refi. Payment $424/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 7, 2025 for $48,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$51.4K

Since last month

$100 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$2K (+4.9%)

Since last sale

$3K (+6.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +153% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$51K
September 2026	$51K
August 2026	$51K
July 2026	$51K
June 2026	$51K
May 2026	$50K
April 2026	$50K
March 2026	$50K
February 2026	$49K
January 2026	$50K
2025
December 2025	$49K
November 2025	$49K
October 2025	$49K
September 2025	$49K
August 2025	$49K
July 2025	$49K
June 2025	$49K
May 2025	$48K
2024
September 2024	$59K
August 2024	$59K
July 2024	$57K
2019
September 2019	$24K
August 2019	$28K
July 2019	$28K
June 2019	$27K
May 2019	$26K
April 2019	$26K
March 2019	$29K
February 2019	$31K
January 2019	$31K
2018
December 2018	$22K
November 2018	$23K
October 2018	$23K
September 2018	$22K
August 2018	$23K
July 2018	$21K
June 2018	$21K
May 2018	$20K
April 2018	$21K
March 2018	$22K
February 2018	$23K
January 2018	$24K
2017
December 2017	$23K
November 2017	$23K
October 2017	$21K
September 2017	$22K
August 2017	$23K
July 2017	$23K
June 2017	$23K
May 2017	$21K
April 2017	$21K
March 2017	$23K
February 2017	$23K
January 2017	$23K
2016
December 2016	$20K
November 2016	$20K
October 2016	$20K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
618 S McLeansboro St, Benton, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$101,000	05/08/26	3	1	1,020
1008 S Commercial St, Benton, IL	0.42	Single-Family Home	$80,000	06/12/26	2	1	1,020
809 S Commercial St, Benton, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$69,500	03/25/26	2	1	1,000
908 S Pope St, Benton, IL	0.68	Single-Family Home	$42,000	12/16/25	2	1	1,000
13271 Hope Ln, Benton, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$219,900	08/27/26	2	1.5	1,008
403 Layman St, Benton, IL	0.94	Single-Family Home	$47,000	03/16/26	2	1	891
402 S Main St, Benton, IL	0.58	Single-Family Home	$50,000	11/04/25	3	2	1,680
715 Susan Esther St, Benton, IL	0.86	Single-Family Home	$118,560	09/28/26	3	1	961
1206 S Main St, Benton, IL	0.51	Single-Family Home	$85,000	02/11/26	2	1.5	1,284
406 N 10th St, Benton, IL	0.82	Single-Family Home	$63,000	11/03/25	2	2	1,200

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
702 E Blake St, Benton, IL 62812	0.03	$78,700	2	1	911	Off Market
700 Carbon St, Benton, IL 62812	0.03	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
815 S McLeansboro St, Benton, IL 62812	0.04	$119,500	Studio	-	-	Off Market
710 E Williams St, Benton, IL 62812	0.05	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
702 E Williams St, Benton, IL 62812	0.05	$130,300	Studio	-	-	Off Market
901 S McLeansboro St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$107,600	Studio	-	-	Off Market
702 Greenwood Ave, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$121,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
807 S McLeansboro St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$137,100	Studio	-	-	Off Market
803 N Park Cir, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$215,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market
E Williams St, Benton, IL 62812	0.07	-	-	-	-	Off Market
807 N Park Cir, Benton, IL 62812	0.07	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
801 E Williams St, Benton, IL 62812	0.07	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
807 N Park Cir, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	$259,600	Studio	-	-	Off Market
801 S McLeansboro St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
807 North Park Circle, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	$216,800	3	2	1,484	Off Market
1000 Eads St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	$164,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
613 Greenwood Ave, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
904 S McLeansboro St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	-	-	-	-	Off Market
912 N McLeansboro St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	-	-	-	-	Off Market
714 Carbon St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1981

1.27 acre lot

911 sqft

$56/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Garage openerMobile home

Well-maintained 2 bedroom mobile home plus 2 sheds and 30' x 40'pole barn with concrete floor and garage opener on 8 wooded lots (1.27 acres) at the edge of town.

702 E Blake St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 911 sqft single-family home built in 1981. It last sold for $48,000 on May 7, 2025 (16% below the $56,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $51,400, with a rent estimate of $849/month.

Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago

Listed by David McCollum, (618) 218-3700

MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE

Bought with: Amber Skinner, (618) 571-2894, Property Peddler Inc

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#EB454330

Home Details for 702 E Blake St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Egress WindowNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 911 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, RangeDishwasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Electric,Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
View No View

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherPatio / Porch: DeckFoundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Parking & Garage No Attached GarageParking: Gravel
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other
Building Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information Parcel Number: 0819290003Model Home Type: oooo

Price & Status
Price List Price: $56,900
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Mar 10 2025

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Location
Direction & Address City: BentonCommunity: Mcfall & Diamond
School Information Elementary School: BentonJr High / Middle School: BentonHigh School: Benton Consolidated High School

Building
Building Details Builder Model: oooo

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.27 Acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Conventional

Mobile R/V
Mobile Home Park Make of Mobile Home: Hollypark

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: EB454330

Additional Information
Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 7, 2025 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB454330	Sold	$48,000
Mar 10, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB454330	Contingent	$56,900
Oct 17, 2024 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB454330	PriceChange	$56,900 Price decreased by 5%
Jul 20, 2024 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB454330	Listed For Sale	$59,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$844	$29,415

Additional Cost

Market trends in Benton

Last updated August 2026

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Benton Grade School K-4
PK-4
Public
566 Students
Benton Central Consolidated School District 47
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Administration often makes questionable decisions in regards to academics and staffing.
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 702 E Blake St

What is 702 E Blake St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 702 E Blake St in Benton, IL is $51,400.
What is the price history for 702 E Blake St?
702 E Blake St in Benton, IL last sold for $48,000 in May 2025.
Is Benton a buyer's or seller's market?
Benton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Benton?
Residents describe Benton, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Benton, IL.
How big is the lot at 702 E Blake St?
The lot at 702 E Blake St in Benton, IL is about 1.3 acres.
Does 702 E Blake St have parking?
Yes, 702 E Blake St in Benton, IL has on-site parking.

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SOLD
SEP 28, 2026
$54,900
5 bd
1.5 ba
1,759 sqft
1102 Highland St,
Benton, IL 62812
C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC.
SOLD
SEP 14, 2026
$60,112
2 bd
1 ba
1,063 sqft
510 Mitchell St,
Benton, IL 62812
Homefinders Realty
SOLD
AUG 21, 2026
$30,000
2 bd
1 ba
17016 Division St,
Logan, IL 62856
Homefinders Realty
SOLD
AUG 1, 2026
$26,500
16 Moses Manor Dr,
Benton, IL 62812
H2 REALTY GROUP, LLC
SOLD
JUN 29, 2026
$66,000
3 bd
1 ba
3,280 sqft
5751 Orient Blacktop,
Benton, IL 62812
VIP Realty
SOLD
MAY 4, 2026
$52,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
615 Mitchell St,
Benton, IL 62812
C21 All Pro Real Estate
SOLD
APR 23, 2026
$67,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,345 sqft
422 W 5th St,
Benton, IL 62812
Homefinders Realty
SOLD
APR 17, 2026
$59,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,040 sqft
115 McCann St,
Benton, IL 62812
Melanie Harp, Southern Illinois Realty Experts - Herrin
SOLD
MAR 25, 2026
$69,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
809 S Commercial St,
Benton, IL 62812
VIP Realty
SOLD
MAR 16, 2026
$47,000
2 bd
1 ba
891 sqft
403 Layman St,
Benton, IL 62812
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