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 712 E Forest St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 712 E Forest St in Benton, IL is $65,500 .

What is the price history for 712 E Forest St?

712 E Forest St in Benton, IL last sold for $18,500 in August 2018.

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 712 E Forest St?

The lot at 712 E Forest St in Benton, IL is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$65,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft

712 E Forest St, Benton, IL 62812

Est. Refi. Payment $523/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 10, 2018 for $18,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$65.5K

Since last month

$2K (-2.7%)

Since last year

$9K (+16.8%)

Since last sale

$47K (+254.1%)

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 +131% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$66K
September 2026	$63K
August 2026	$67K
July 2026	$70K
May 2026	$70K
April 2026	$57K
March 2026	$59K
2025
August 2025	$56K
July 2025	$55K
June 2025	$57K
April 2025	$59K
March 2025	$56K
February 2025	$59K
2023
July 2023	$53K
June 2023	$51K
May 2023	$54K
April 2023	$50K
March 2023	$49K
January 2023	$50K
2022
December 2022	$51K
November 2022	$52K
October 2022	$56K
September 2022	$58K
August 2022	$57K
July 2022	$57K
June 2022	$56K
May 2022	$54K
April 2022	$52K
March 2022	$51K
February 2022	$51K
January 2022	$50K
2021
December 2021	$50K
November 2021	$49K
October 2021	$48K
September 2021	$50K
August 2021	$50K
July 2021	$50K
June 2021	$47K
2019
September 2019	$31K
August 2019	$32K
July 2019	$34K
June 2019	$32K
May 2019	$33K
April 2019	$37K
March 2019	$31K
February 2019	$30K
January 2019	$32K
2018
December 2018	$31K
November 2018	$30K
October 2018	$31K
September 2018	$30K
August 2018	$29K
July 2018	$31K
June 2018	$35K
May 2018	$33K
April 2018	$36K
March 2018	$37K
February 2018	$38K
January 2018	$37K
2017
December 2017	$37K
November 2017	$36K
October 2017	$39K
September 2017	$35K
August 2017	$31K
July 2017	$32K
June 2017	$31K
May 2017	$32K
April 2017	$33K
March 2017	$35K
February 2017	$30K
January 2017	$30K
2016
December 2016	$29K
November 2016	$29K
October 2016	$28K

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	0.16	Single-Family Home	$101,000	05/08/26	3	1	1,020
809 S Commercial St, Benton, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$69,500	03/25/26	2	1	1,000
1008 S Commercial St, Benton, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$80,000	06/12/26	2	1	1,020
115 McCann St, Benton, IL	0.51	Single-Family Home	$59,000	04/17/26	3	1.5	1,040
1006 Diamond St, Benton, IL	0.58	Single-Family Home	$136,900	07/13/26	3	1	1,200
215 Brinley St, Benton, IL	0.38	Single-Family Home	$81,700	04/30/26	3	2	1,507
209 N Du Quoin St, Benton, IL	1.12	Single-Family Home	$17,500	01/21/26	3	1	1,296
908 S Pope St, Benton, IL	0.69	Single-Family Home	$42,000	12/16/25	2	1	1,000
209 S Stotlar St, Benton, IL	0.47	Single-Family Home	$149,900	10/02/26	3	2	1,576
717 E Main St, Benton, IL	0.43	Single-Family Home	$144,000	11/26/25	3	2	1,300

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
707 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	0.01	$218,200	4	2.5	1,980	Recently Sold
708 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	0.02	-	3	-	-	Off Market
109 Scott St, Benton, IL 62812	0.03	$113,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
710 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	0.03	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
410 Taft St, Benton, IL 62812	0.03	$156,000	3	1	1,140	For Sale
706 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	0.04	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
802 McKinley St, Benton, IL 62812	0.04	-	4	2	2,000	Off Market
802 McKinley St, Benton, IL 62812	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
708 McKinley St, Benton, IL 62812	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
706 McKinley St, Benton, IL 62812	0.05	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
112 Scott St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
711 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
711 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$125,500	Studio	-	-	Off Market
702 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$58,400	2	1	1,000	Off Market
702 Forrest St #A, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
110 Scott St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
110 Scott St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
702 Carbon St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	-	2	1	875	Off Market
810 McKinley St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
701 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$154,300	5	2	1,800	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1977

1,008 sqft

$65/sqft

About this House

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.

712 E Forest St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 1977. It last sold for $18,500 on Aug 10, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $65,500, with a rent estimate of $996/month.

Home Details for 712 E Forest St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Other
Interior Details Ceiling Fan

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 10, 2018 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB421172	Sold	$18,500
Jun 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$34,000
Feb 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$34,502
Nov 15, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,243	$43,305

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Market trends in Benton

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Benton Grade School K-4
PK-4
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566 Students
Benton Central Consolidated School District 47
4/10
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What Locals Say about Benton

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69% say there's holiday spirit
58% say there are sidewalks
57% say neighbors are friendly

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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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Frequently asked questions about 712 E Forest St

What is 712 E Forest St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 712 E Forest St in Benton, IL is $65,500.
What is the price history for 712 E Forest St?
712 E Forest St in Benton, IL last sold for $18,500 in August 2018.
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 712 E Forest St?
The lot at 712 E Forest St in Benton, IL is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

Apartments for Rent

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1-2 bd
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Benton, IL 62812
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1-2 bd
1-2 ba
1310 Mark Franklin Louis St #f320a52c6,
Benton, IL 62812
NEW - 14 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$900/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1116 W Webster St #A,
Benton, IL 62812
NEW - 14 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$900/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1116 W Webster St #B,
Benton, IL 62812
$850/mo
2 bd
1 ba
418 W Webster St #4,
Benton, IL 62812
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Off Market Homes Near 712 E Forest St

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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 17, 2026
$91,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,175 sqft
208 Burkett St,
Benton, IL 62812
Cross Davidson Real Estate
SOLD
SEP 14, 2026
$60,112
2 bd
1 ba
1,063 sqft
510 Mitchell St,
Benton, IL 62812
Homefinders Realty
SOLD
SEP 4, 2026
$84,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,080 sqft
511 Lawrence St,
Benton, IL 62812
RE/MAX INTEGRITY
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
SOLD
JUL 16, 2026
$82,000
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
718 E Taylor St,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
SOLD
JUL 6, 2026
$89,900
2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
114 W Parrish St,
Benton, IL 62812
Homefinders Realty
SOLD
JUN 29, 2026
$66,000
3 bd
1 ba
3,280 sqft
5751 Orient Blacktop,
Benton, IL 62812
VIP Realty
SOLD
JUN 23, 2026
$80,808
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
422 Mason St,
Benton, IL 62812
Maggie Cook, HOUSE 2 HOME REALTY
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Homes for sale near 712 E Forest St

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FOR SALE BY OWNER
0.33 ACRES
$156,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,140 sqft
410 Taft St,
Benton, IL 62812
0.29 ACRES
$142,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,400 sqft
606 E Webster St,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
$134,900
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,025 sqft
420 N 9th St,
Benton, IL 62812
RE/MAX INTEGRITY
$85,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,086 sqft
801 Highland St,
Benton, IL 62812
Alysa Bunting, Indigo Realty LLC
$159,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,550 sqft
508 N Ward St,
Benton, IL 62812
Heavenly Homes Real Estate
$109,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,150 sqft
606 Madison St,
Benton, IL 62812
Stevie Rae, HOUSE 2 HOME REALTY
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$10,000
2 bd
1 ba
7,451 sqft
312 N Buchanan St,
Benton, IL 62812
FORECLOSURE
$29,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,198 sqft
905 N McLeansboro St,
Benton, IL 62812
Homefinders Realty
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