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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?

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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 708 E Main St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 708 E Main St in Benton, IL is $166,900 .

What is the price history for 708 E Main St?

708 E Main St in Benton, IL last sold for $133,000 in August 2007.

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

Benton is currently a seller's 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 .

Does 708 E Main St have air conditioning?

Yes, 708 E Main St in Benton, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 708 E Main St?

The lot at 708 E Main St in Benton, IL is about 0.33 acres (14,374 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

708 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,420 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$166,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,140/mo*

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$166,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,140/mo*

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5 Beds

2 Baths

2,420 sqft

(on 0.33 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$167K

Since last month

$6K (-3.4%)

Since last year

$29K (+21.4%)

Since last sale

$30K (+22.7%)

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 +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$163K
July 2026	$169K
June 2026	$166K
May 2026	$167K
April 2026	$154K
March 2026	$144K
February 2026	$145K
January 2026	$142K
2025
December 2025	$145K
November 2025	$140K
October 2025	$137K
September 2025	$131K
August 2025	$134K
July 2025	$130K
June 2025	$116K
May 2025	$113K
April 2025	$108K
March 2025	$114K
February 2025	$108K
January 2025	$114K
2024
December 2024	$117K
November 2024	$119K
October 2024	$134K
September 2024	$132K
August 2024	$139K
July 2024	$141K
June 2024	$143K
May 2024	$138K
April 2024	$134K
March 2024	$135K
February 2024	$129K
January 2024	$123K
2023
December 2023	$126K
November 2023	$134K
October 2023	$130K
September 2023	$131K
August 2023	$130K
July 2023	$133K
June 2023	$132K
May 2023	$133K
April 2023	$130K
March 2023	$130K
February 2023	$127K
January 2023	$130K
2022
December 2022	$131K
November 2022	$128K
October 2022	$113K
September 2022	$104K
August 2022	$105K
July 2022	$107K
June 2022	$107K
May 2022	$107K
April 2022	$101K
March 2022	$95K
February 2022	$87K
January 2022	$87K
2021
December 2021	$90K
November 2021	$90K
October 2021	$90K
September 2021	$91K
August 2021	$92K
July 2021	$93K
June 2021	$90K
May 2021	$91K
April 2021	$92K
March 2021	$87K
February 2021	$88K
January 2021	$90K
2020
December 2020	$89K
November 2020	$86K
October 2020	$86K
August 2020	$78K
July 2020	$77K
June 2020	$77K
May 2020	$78K
April 2020	$77K
March 2020	$73K
February 2020	$74K
January 2020	$74K
2019
December 2019	$75K
November 2019	$80K
October 2019	$86K
September 2019	$86K
August 2019	$81K
July 2019	$87K
June 2019	$86K
May 2019	$84K
April 2019	$82K
March 2019	$80K
February 2019	$61K
January 2019	$59K
2018
December 2018	$72K
November 2018	$123K
October 2018	$123K
September 2018	$123K
August 2018	$121K
July 2018	$120K
June 2018	$122K
May 2018	$124K
April 2018	$118K
March 2018	$116K
February 2018	$85K
January 2018	$81K
2017
December 2017	$74K
November 2017	$73K
October 2017	$70K
September 2017	$112K
August 2017	$112K
July 2017	$112K
June 2017	$118K
May 2017	$118K
April 2017	$114K
March 2017	$114K
February 2017	$116K
January 2017	$84K
2016
December 2016	$83K
November 2016	$84K
October 2016	$82K
September 2016	$82K
August 2016	$87K

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
717 E Main St, Benton, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$144,000	11/26/25	3	2	1,300
107 S 10th St, Benton, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$156,000	07/14/26	3	2	1,650
707 Forrest St, Benton, IL	0.38	Single-Family Home	$218,200	03/10/26	4	2.5	1,980
1103 Oliver St, Benton, IL	0.46	Single-Family Home	$130,000	02/24/26	3	2	1,392
720 E Taylor St, Benton, IL	0.37	Single-Family Home	$128,000	01/15/26	3	1.5	1,374
113 McCann St, Benton, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$85,000	08/07/26	5	4	3,140
208 N Brown St, Benton, IL	0.42	Single-Family Home	$87,000	10/03/25	3	2	1,470
406 N 10th St, Benton, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$63,000	11/03/25	2	2	1,200
1110 N 8th St, Benton, IL	0.86	Single-Family Home	$162,500	06/26/26	4	2	2,200
1006 Diamond St, Benton, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$136,900	07/13/26	3	1	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
717 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$144,000	3	2	1,300	Recently Sold
202 N 7th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	$133,900	3	2	1,176	Off Market
201 N 8th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.09	$43,200	2	2	1,248	Off Market
207 N 7th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.10	$84,000	3	1	1,020	Off Market
802 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812	0.09	$144,100	3	2	1,580	Off Market
903 E Webster St, Benton, IL 62812	0.09	$110,400	3	1	1,066	Off Market
805 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812	0.11	-	3	2	2,560	Off Market
301 N 8th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.14	-	2	1	768	Off Market
810 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812	0.13	$66,500	2	1	1,008	Off Market
911 E Webster St, Benton, IL 62812	0.13	$32,400	2	1	960	Off Market
304 N 8th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.17	$164,900	3	2	1,758	Off Market
N 10th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.18	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

Lot Size

0.33 acres

Living Area

2,420 sqft

Price/Sqft

$69

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 708 E Main St, Benton, IL. 708 E Main St is in Benton, IL and in ZIP code 62812. This property has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,420 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.33 acres and was built in 1900.

708 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,420 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $133,000 on Aug 13, 2007. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $166,900, with a rent estimate of $1,450/month.

Home Details for 708 E Main St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9Ceiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 20, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$124,900
Mar 20, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900
Jul 30, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$124,999
Jan 31, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,999
Apr 9, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$164,900
Jan 10, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$164,900
Aug 13, 2007 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB255949	Sold	$133,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,519	$87,780

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Benton Grade School K-4
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Benton Central Consolidated School District 47
4/10
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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 708 E Main St

What is 708 E Main St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 708 E Main St in Benton, IL is $166,900.
What is the price history for 708 E Main St?
708 E Main St in Benton, IL last sold for $133,000 in August 2007.
Is Benton a buyer's or seller's market?
Benton is currently a seller's 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.
Does 708 E Main St have air conditioning?
Yes, 708 E Main St in Benton, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 708 E Main St?
The lot at 708 E Main St in Benton, IL is about 0.33 acres (14,374 sq ft).

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SOLD
AUG 20, 2026
$155,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,218 sqft
308 N 9th St,
Benton, IL 62812
RE/MAX INTEGRITY, Closed
SOLD
AUG 17, 2026
$203,500
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,249 sqft
403 W Mitchell St,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE, Closed
SOLD
AUG 7, 2026
$85,000
5 bd
4 ba
3,140 sqft
113 McCann St,
Benton, IL 62812
Melanie Harp, Southern Illinois Realty Experts - Herrin
SOLD
AUG 3, 2026
$89,900
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,416 sqft
307 W Webster St,
Benton, IL 62812
RE/MAX INTEGRITY, Closed
SOLD
JUL 24, 2026
$110,000
6375 S Forest Church Rd,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE, Closed
SOLD
JUL 17, 2026
$236,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,859 sqft
14045 State Highway 34,
Benton, IL 62812
Heavenly Homes Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
JUL 14, 2026
$156,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,650 sqft
107 S 10th St,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE, Closed
SOLD
JUL 13, 2026
$136,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
1006 Diamond St,
Benton, IL 62812
Heavenly Homes Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
JUL 13, 2026
$142,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,414 sqft
716 Sheridan Dr,
Benton, IL 62812
Maggie Cook, HOUSE 2 HOME REALTY
SOLD
JUL 10, 2026
$168,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
503 W Reed St,
Benton, IL 62812
Erika Lopez, HOUSE 2 HOME REALTY
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0.32 ACRES
$89,000
4 bd
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2,000 sqft
522 E Main St,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE, Active
$159,900
3 bd
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508 N Ward St,
Benton, IL 62812
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Benton, IL 62812
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905 N McLeansboro St,
Benton, IL 62812
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Benton, IL 62812
$50,000
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1,144 sqft
304 E Webster St,
Benton, IL 62812
Stevie Rae, HOUSE 2 HOME REALTY
0.27 ACRES
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1,623 sqft
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Benton, IL 62812
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2,200 sqft
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Benton, IL 62812
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1,086 sqft
801 Highland St,
Benton, IL 62812
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