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 $994/mo*
$144,000
Last Sold: Nov 26, 2025
4% below list $150K
$111/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $994/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$150KSince last month
Decreased$1K (-0.9%)Since last year
Decreased$4K (-2.8%)Since last sale
Increased$5K (+3.8%)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 +285% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| August 2026 | $149K |
| July 2026 | $151K |
| June 2026 | $150K |
| May 2026 | $149K |
| April 2026 | $148K |
| March 2026 | $146K |
| February 2026 | $144K |
| January 2026 | $145K |
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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 |
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0.17 | Single-Family Home | $156,000 | 07/14/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,650 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $130,000 | 02/24/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,392 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $128,000 | 01/15/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,374 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $136,900 | 07/13/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $80,000 | 09/03/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,020 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $63,000 | 11/03/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,200 | |
0.65 | Single-Family Home | $117,000 | 11/19/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,232 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $87,000 | 10/03/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,470 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $81,700 | 04/30/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,507 |
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 |
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0.06 | $142,800 | 3 | 2 | 1,580 | Off Market | |
0.06 | - | 3 | 2 | 2,560 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $43,200 | 2 | 2 | 1,248 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $133,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,176 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $66,800 | 2 | 1 | 1,008 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $111,300 | 3 | 1 | 1,066 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $84,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,020 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $32,400 | 2 | 1 | 960 | Off Market | |
0.10 | - | 2 | 1 | 768 | Off Market | |
0.13 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.15 | $22,200 | 2 | 1 | 998 | Off Market |
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.26 acres
Living Area
1,300 sqft
Price/Sqft
$111/sqft
Parking
Garage
About this House
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!
717 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $144,000 on Nov 26, 2025 (4% below the $149,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $149,800, with a rent estimate of $1,212/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours 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
Home Details for 717 E Main St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Egress WindowNumber of Rooms: 9Types 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 |
View No View |
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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 |
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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 |
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Price List Price: $149,900Price Per Sqft: $111/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sun Oct 05 2025 |
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Direction & Address City: BentonCommunity: None |
School Information Elementary School: BentonJr High / Middle School: BentonHigh School: Benton Consolidated High School |
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Lot Area: 0.26 acres |
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Listing Terms: Other |
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BasementMls Number: EB458015 |
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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 |
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Nov 26, 2025 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 | Sold | $144,000 |
Oct 5, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 | Pending | $149,900 |
Sep 23, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 | PriceChange | $149,900 Price decreased by 5% |
Aug 25, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 | PendingToActive | $157,900 |
Jul 14, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 | Contingent | $159,900 |
Jun 25, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 | Pending | $159,900 |
Jun 20, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 | PriceChange | $159,900 Price decreased by 2% |
Jun 11, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 | PriceChange | $163,500 Price decreased by 1% |
May 19, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB458015 | PriceChange | $165,000 Price decreased by 1% |
May 3, 2025 Source: N/A | PriceChange | $165,999 Price decreased by 6% |
Apr 24, 2025 Source: N/A | Listed For Sale | $175,999 |
Aug 15, 2022 Source: N/A | Sold | $93,500 |
Aug 1, 2022 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB445095 | Contingent | $97,900 |
Jun 27, 2022 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB445095 | PriceChange | $97,900 Price increased by 0% |
Feb 24, 2021 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $0 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2024 | $2,524 | $87,960 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Benton
Last updated July 2026
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Available listings
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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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Frequently asked questions about 717 E Main St
- What is 717 E Main St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 717 E Main St in Benton, IL is $149,800.
- What is the price history for 717 E Main St?717 E Main St in Benton, IL last sold for $144,000 in November 2025.
- 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 717 E Main St have air conditioning?Yes, 717 E Main St in Benton, IL has air conditioning.
- Does 717 E Main St have a pool?Yes, 717 E Main St in Benton, IL has a pool.
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