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As of early 2026, 85% of users say yards are well-kept

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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

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As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's dog friendly

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As of early 2026, 65% of users say kids play outside

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As of early 2026, 63% of users say people would walk alone at night

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As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's quiet

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As of early 2026, 46% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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As of early 2026, 36% of users say there are community events

What is 720 E Taylor St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 720 E Taylor St in Benton, IL is $132,700 .

What is the price history for 720 E Taylor St?

720 E Taylor St in Benton, IL last sold for $128,000 in January 2026.

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 720 E Taylor St have air conditioning?

Yes, 720 E Taylor St in Benton, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 720 E Taylor St?

The lot at 720 E Taylor St in Benton, IL is about 0.16 acres (6,860 sq ft).

SOLD

JAN 15, 2026

720 E Taylor St
Benton, IL 62812

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,374 sqft

$128,000

Last Sold: Jan 15, 2026

2% over list $125K

$93/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $890/mo*

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$128,000

Last Sold: Jan 15, 2026

2% over list $125K

$93/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $890/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,374 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$133K

Since last month

$1K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$4K (+3.3%)

Since last sale

$4K (+3.4%)

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 +322% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$132K
July 2026	$134K
June 2026	$132K
May 2026	$131K
April 2026	$130K
March 2026	$129K
February 2026	$128K
January 2026	$128K
2024
August 2024	$60K
July 2024	$65K
June 2024	$81K
2022
December 2022	$60K
November 2022	$59K
October 2022	$53K
August 2022	$52K
July 2022	$53K
June 2022	$53K
April 2022	$51K
March 2022	$49K
February 2022	$46K
2021
December 2021	$46K
November 2021	$47K
October 2021	$46K
August 2021	$48K
July 2021	$51K
June 2021	$48K
2019
September 2019	$31K
August 2019	$34K
July 2019	$33K
June 2019	$32K
May 2019	$35K
April 2019	$39K
March 2019	$39K
February 2019	$40K
January 2019	$38K
2018
December 2018	$33K
November 2018	$34K
October 2018	$33K
September 2018	$33K
August 2018	$34K
July 2018	$29K
June 2018	$42K
May 2018	$38K
April 2018	$31K
March 2018	$34K
February 2018	$38K
January 2018	$38K
2017
December 2017	$37K
November 2017	$35K
October 2017	$36K
September 2017	$37K
August 2017	$37K
July 2017	$38K
June 2017	$39K
May 2017	$34K
April 2017	$36K
March 2017	$38K
February 2017	$37K
January 2017	$36K
2016
December 2016	$33K
November 2016	$30K
October 2016	$33K
September 2016	$31K
August 2016	$31K

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
1006 Diamond St, Benton, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$136,900	07/13/26	3	1	1,200
1103 Oliver St, Benton, IL	0.26	Single-Family Home	$130,000	02/24/26	3	2	1,392
1001 Glendale St, Benton, IL	0.43	Single-Family Home	$118,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,500
717 E Main St, Benton, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$144,000	11/26/25	3	2	1,300
207 N 7th St, Benton, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$80,000	09/03/25	3	1	1,020
800 N Buchanan St, Benton, IL	0.54	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/04/25	3	2	1,152
510 Madison St, Benton, IL	0.52	Single-Family Home	$117,000	11/19/25	3	2	1,232
115 McCann St, Benton, IL	0.38	Single-Family Home	$59,000	04/17/26	3	1.5	1,040
215 Brinley St, Benton, IL	0.63	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
718 E Taylor St, Benton, IL 62812	0.01	$82,000	2	1	800	Recently Sold
719 Burkett St, Benton, IL 62812	0.03	$117,600	3	2	1,200	Off Market
718 E Burkett St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$39,200	2	1	1,025	Off Market
513 N 10th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	$314,000	4	2	2,160	Recently Sold
708 Burkett St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	-	2	1	850	Off Market
600 Hickman St, Benton, IL 62812	0.10	$3,000	-	-	-	For Sale
514 N McLeansboro St, Benton, IL 62812	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
513 N 9th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.12	$73,900	2	1	1,120	Off Market
603 Hickman St, Benton, IL 62812	0.13	$141,000	3	2	1,575	Off Market
535 Burkett St, Benton, IL 62812	0.13	-	2	1	883	Off Market
421 N 10th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.14	$157,600	2	1	1,050	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1918

Living Area

1,374 sqft

Price/Sqft

$93/sqft

About this House

Welcome home to this well-kept 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath property located right in the heart of Benton. Step inside to a large, inviting kitchen with plenty of room for cooking and gathering, flowing into a spacious living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors with a generously sized backyard, offering space for kids, pets, gardening, or creating your dream outdoor setup.

720 E Taylor St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,374 sqft single-family home built in 1918. It last sold for $128,000 on Jan 15, 2026 (2% above the $125,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $132,700, with a rent estimate of $1,157/month.

Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago

Listed by Kimberly Desett, (618) 435-0382

Heavenly Homes Real Estate

Bought with: Kimberly Desett, (618) 435-0382, Heavenly Homes Real Estate

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#EB460620

Home Details for 720 E Taylor St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,Egress WindowNumber of Rooms: 18Types 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): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1374 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,OtherHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Gas & Electric Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View No View

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation: Block
Parking & Garage No Attached GarageParking: Gravel
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building Construction Materials: Frame, Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information Parcel Number: 0817302013

Price & Status
Price List Price: $125,000Price Per Sqft: $93/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Dec 01 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location
Direction & Address City: Benton

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6860 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: None

Offer
Listing Terms: FHA

Business
Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: EB460620

Additional Information
Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 15, 2026 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620	Sold	$128,000
Jan 8, 2026 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620	Pending	$125,000
Jan 6, 2026 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620	ListingRemoved	$125,000
Jan 3, 2026 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620	Pending	$125,000
Dec 1, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620	Contingent	$125,000
Nov 30, 2025 Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620	Listed For Sale	$125,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,848	$64,395

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Market trends in Benton

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Benton Grade School K-4
PK-4
Public
566 Students
Benton Central Consolidated School District 47
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Administration often makes questionable decisions in regards to academics and staffing.
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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 720 E Taylor St

What is 720 E Taylor St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 720 E Taylor St in Benton, IL is $132,700.
What is the price history for 720 E Taylor St?
720 E Taylor St in Benton, IL last sold for $128,000 in January 2026.
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 720 E Taylor St have air conditioning?
Yes, 720 E Taylor St in Benton, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 720 E Taylor St?
The lot at 720 E Taylor St in Benton, IL is about 0.16 acres (6,860 sq ft).

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SOLD
AUG 21, 2026
$175,700
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2 ba
1,650 sqft
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Benton, IL 62812
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SOLD
AUG 20, 2026
$155,000
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2 ba
1,218 sqft
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Benton, IL 62812
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AUG 7, 2026
$85,000
5 bd
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3,140 sqft
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Benton, IL 62812
Melanie Harp, Southern Illinois Realty Experts - Herrin
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AUG 3, 2026
$89,900
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1,416 sqft
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Benton, IL 62812
RE/MAX INTEGRITY, Closed
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JUL 16, 2026
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718 E Taylor St,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE, Closed
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$156,000
3 bd
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1,650 sqft
107 S 10th St,
Benton, IL 62812
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3 bd
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1,200 sqft
1006 Diamond St,
Benton, IL 62812
Heavenly Homes Real Estate, Closed
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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
SOLD
JUL 6, 2026
$89,900
2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
114 W Parrish St,
Benton, IL 62812
Homefinders Realty, Closed
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