712 E Forest St
Benton, IL 62812
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft
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Description
This single-family home is located at 712 E Forest St, Benton, IL. 712 E Forest St is in Benton, IL and in ZIP code 62812. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,008 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7405 sqft and was built in 1977.
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.
Home Highlights
Parking
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
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Home Details for 712 E Forest St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Other |
Interior Details Ceiling Fan |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood |
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Year Built Year Built: 1977 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other |
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Lot Area: 7405 sqft |
Price History for 712 E Forest St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/10/2018 | $18,500 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB421172 |
| 06/15/2018 | $34,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/07/2018 | $34,502 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/15/2017 | $0 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $1,243 |
| Assessment | $43,305 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 712 E Forest St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $8,000 | 09/23/25 | 2 | 1 | 875 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $21,000 | 07/16/25 | 2 | 1 | 998 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $101,000 | 05/08/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,020 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $69,500 | 03/25/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,000 | |
0.48 | Single-Family Home | $80,000 | 09/03/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,020 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $30,100 | 05/19/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,288 | |
0.67 | Single-Family Home | $13,000 | 05/30/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,224 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $48,000 | 08/22/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,106 | |
0.69 | Single-Family Home | $37,000 | 07/09/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,025 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $59,000 | 04/17/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,040 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 712 E Forest 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
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe teacher threw away my homework. I won't recommend.Other Review1y ago 
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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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712 E Forest St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 1977. This property is not currently available for sale. 712 E Forest St was last sold on Aug 10, 2018 for $18,500. The current Trulia Estimate for 712 E Forest St is $59,100.