717 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD
NOV 26, 2025

717 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,300 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$144,000

Last Sold: Nov 26, 2025
4% below list $150K
$111/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $955/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$144,000

Last Sold: Nov 26, 2025
4% below list $150K
$111/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $955/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

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Local Information

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Description

Step into this beautifully updated 3- bedroom. 2-bath home right on Main street! Enjoy modern living with stylish finishes throughout. The spacious, fenced-in backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing in privacy. This home features big walk in closets with built in shelving, a new roof in 2022, 13 new windows on the main floor, new plumbing, new electric, new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, and most recently a 30X20 2 car garage was built in the back yard! Make an offer today before its gone!
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. This description is from February 04, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$111/sqft
Listed
141 days ago

Home Details for 717 E Main St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Egress WindowNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1300 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Gravel,Yes,Detached,Garage
Pool
Pool: Above Ground
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: BlockNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0817361011

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $149,900Price Per Sqft: $111/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Oct 05 2025

Location

Direction & Address
City: BentonCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: BentonJr High / Middle School: BentonHigh School: Benton Consolidated High School

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Other

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: EB458015

Additional Information

MRD Listing On IDX Display: Yes
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Allison Gerner, (618) 927-5214
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
Bought with: Amy Smith, (618) 923-4668, Southern Illinois Realty Experts Herrin
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#EB458015

Price History for 717 E Main St

DatePriceEventSource
11/26/2025$144,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015
10/05/2025$149,900PendingRMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015
09/23/2025$149,900PriceChange
RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015
08/25/2025$157,900PendingToActiveRMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015
07/14/2025$159,900ContingentRMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015
06/25/2025$159,900PendingRMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015
06/20/2025$159,900PriceChange
RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015
06/11/2025$163,500PriceChange
RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015
05/19/2025$165,000PriceChange
RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015
05/03/2025$165,999PriceChange
N/A
04/24/2025$175,999Listed For SaleN/A
08/15/2022$93,500Sold
N/A
08/01/2022$97,900ContingentRMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB445095
06/27/2022$97,900PriceChange
RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB445095
02/24/2021$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,524
Assessment$87,960
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 717 E Main St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
302 Elizabeth St, Benton, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$200,000
07/30/25
3
2
1,600
1103 Oliver St, Benton, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$130,000
02/24/26
3
2
1,392
301 N Stotlar St, Benton, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$106,000
07/14/25
3
2
1,100
720 E Taylor St, Benton, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$128,000
01/15/26
3
1.5
1,374
508 E Taylor St, Benton, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$137,000
05/27/25
3
2
1,350
207 N 7th St, Benton, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$80,000
09/03/25
3
1
1,020
1013 Kirkpatrick St, Benton, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$102,900
07/18/25
4
1
1,200
406 N 10th St, Benton, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$63,000
11/03/25
2
2
1,200
602 Joplin St, Benton, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$120,000
08/21/25
3
2
1,972

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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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717 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 1950. This property is not currently available for sale. 717 E Main St was last sold on Nov 26, 2025 for $144,000 (4% lower than the asking price of $149,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 717 E Main St is $147,700.