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 $879/mo*
$128,000
Last Sold: Jan 15, 2026
2% over list $125K
$93/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $879/mo*
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,374 sqft
Local Information
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Description
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.
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 May 25, 2026
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$93/sqft
Listed
145 days ago
Home Details for 720 E Taylor St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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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 |
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Exterior Home Features Foundation: Block |
Parking & Garage No Attached GarageParking: Gravel |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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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 |
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Price List Price: $125,000Price Per Sqft: $93/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Dec 01 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Benton |
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Lot Area: 6860 sqft |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: FHA |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: EB460620 |
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Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Last check for updates: about 4 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
Price History for 720 E Taylor St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/15/2026 | $128,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 |
| 01/08/2026 | $125,000 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 |
| 01/06/2026 | $125,000 | ListingRemoved | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 |
| 01/03/2026 | $125,000 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 |
| 12/01/2025 | $125,000 | Contingent | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 |
| 11/30/2025 | $125,000 | Listed For Sale | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460620 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $1,848 |
| Assessment | $64,395 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 720 E Taylor St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.14 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 07/18/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,050 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $106,000 | 07/14/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,100 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $130,000 | 02/24/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,392 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $120,000 | 08/21/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,972 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $144,000 | 11/26/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,300 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $80,000 | 09/03/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,020 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $137,000 | 05/27/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,350 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $120,000 | 09/04/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,152 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $102,900 | 07/18/25 | 4 | 1 | 1,200 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 720 E Taylor 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
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- 9-12
- Public
- 591 Students
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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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720 E Taylor St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,374 sqft single-family home built in 1918. This property is not currently available for sale. 720 E Taylor St was last sold on Jan 15, 2026 for $128,000 (2% higher than the asking price of $125,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 720 E Taylor St is $131,100.