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

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 .

What are the closest schools to 731 E Taylor St?

The closest schools to 731 E Taylor St in Benton, IL are Benton Cons High School (rated 5/10), Benton Grade School 5-8 (Elementary/Middle, rated 6/10), Benton Grade School K-4 (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 4/10).

Does 731 E Taylor St have air conditioning?

Yes, 731 E Taylor St in Benton, IL has air conditioning.

Does 731 E Taylor St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 731 E Taylor St in Benton, IL has in-unit laundry.

Does 731 E Taylor St have a garage?

Yes, 731 E Taylor St in Benton, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$32,010

Tax assessed value

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft

731 E Taylor St, Benton, IL 62812

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
809 Highland St, Benton, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$68,000	09/18/25	2	1	1,500
406 N 10th St, Benton, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$63,000	11/03/25	2	2	1,200
1006 Diamond St, Benton, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$136,900	07/13/26	3	1	1,200
720 E Taylor St, Benton, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$128,000	01/15/26	3	1.5	1,374
207 N 7th St, Benton, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$80,000	09/03/25	3	1	1,020
635 N Buchanan St, Benton, IL	0.54	Single-Family Home	$89,000	11/05/25	2	1	1,152
703 N Brown St, Benton, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$106,000	03/16/26	2	1.5	1,440
1201 E Bond St, Benton, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$81,000	03/18/26	2	1	802
1201 N McLeansboro St, Benton, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$45,000	11/24/25	2	1	738
1103 Oliver St, Benton, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$130,000	02/24/26	3	2	1,392

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
513 N 9th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.06	$73,000	2	1	1,120	Off Market
506 N 9th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	$51,000	2	1	700	Off Market
718 E Taylor St, Benton, IL 62812	0.07	$82,000	2	1	800	Recently Sold
720 E Taylor St, Benton, IL 62812	0.07	$128,000	3	1.5	1,374	Recently Sold
600 Hickman St, Benton, IL 62812	0.11	$3,000	-	-	-	For Sale
513 N 10th St, Benton, IL 62812	0.07	$314,000	4	2	2,160	Recently Sold
719 Burkett St, Benton, IL 62812	0.08	$116,600	3	2	1,200	Off Market
603 Hickman St, Benton, IL 62812	0.13	$139,400	3	2	1,575	Off Market
609 N Hickman St, Benton, IL 62812	0.15	$88,900	2	1	1,340	Off Market
514 N McLeansboro St, Benton, IL 62812	0.14	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
611 N Hickman St, Benton, IL 62812	0.16	-	2	-	1,026	Off Market
718 E Burkett St, Benton, IL 62812	0.12	$39,000	2	1	1,025	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1954

Living Area

1,100 sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 731 E Taylor St, Benton, IL. 731 E Taylor St is in Benton, IL and in ZIP code 62812. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,100 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1954.

731 E Taylor St, Benton, IL 62812 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft single-family home built in 1954. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $929/month.

Home Details for 731 E Taylor St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details Additional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Family Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, PantryStorageCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: VinylGardenLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954Year Updated: 2008
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

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Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$919	$32,010

Home facts updated by county records

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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.
Parent Review
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1 Reviews

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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 731 E Taylor St

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.
What are the closest schools to 731 E Taylor St?
The closest schools to 731 E Taylor St in Benton, IL are Benton Cons High School (rated 5/10), Benton Grade School 5-8 (Elementary/Middle, rated 6/10), Benton Grade School K-4 (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 4/10).
Does 731 E Taylor St have air conditioning?
Yes, 731 E Taylor St in Benton, IL has air conditioning.
Does 731 E Taylor St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 731 E Taylor St in Benton, IL has in-unit laundry.
Does 731 E Taylor St have a garage?
Yes, 731 E Taylor St in Benton, IL has a garage.

Apartments for Rent

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Benton, IL 62812
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Off Market Homes Near 731 E Taylor St

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SOLD
AUG 27, 2026
$219,900
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,008 sqft
13271 Hope Ln,
Benton, IL 62812
Heavenly Homes Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
AUG 21, 2026
$175,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,650 sqft
107 Mill St,
Benton, IL 62812
Heavenly Homes Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
AUG 20, 2026
$155,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,218 sqft
308 N 9th St,
Benton, IL 62812
RE/MAX INTEGRITY, Closed
SOLD
AUG 20, 2026
$450,000
4 bd
4.5 ba
3,457 sqft
10829 Clubview Ct,
Benton, IL 62812
H2 REALTY GROUP, LLC, Closed
SOLD
AUG 17, 2026
$203,500
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,249 sqft
403 W Mitchell St,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE, Closed
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 4, 2026
$314,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,160 sqft
513 N 10th St,
Benton, IL 62812
Heavenly Homes Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
AUG 3, 2026
$89,900
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,416 sqft
307 W Webster St,
Benton, IL 62812
RE/MAX INTEGRITY, Closed
SOLD
AUG 1, 2026
$26,500
16 Moses Manor Dr,
Benton, IL 62812
H2 REALTY GROUP, LLC, Closed
SOLD
JUL 17, 2026
$236,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,859 sqft
14045 State Highway 34,
Benton, IL 62812
Heavenly Homes Real Estate, Closed
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Homes for sale near 731 E Taylor St

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$88,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,086 sqft
801 Highland St,
Benton, IL 62812
Alysa Bunting, Indigo Realty LLC
FORECLOSURE
$39,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,198 sqft
905 N McLeansboro St,
Benton, IL 62812
Homefinders Realty, Active
$159,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,550 sqft
508 N Ward St,
Benton, IL 62812
Heavenly Homes Real Estate, Active
0.33 ACRES
$154,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,400 sqft
311 N Goldheimer Ave,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE, Active
FOR SALE BY OWNER
1.25 ACRES
$245,900
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,008 sqft
13271 Hope Ln,
Benton, IL 62812
NEW - 4 HRS AGO
$19,900
2 bd
1 ba
950 sqft
513 E Smith St,
Benton, IL 62812
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE, New
FORECLOSURE
0.97 ACRES
$229,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,200 sqft
9769 Stuyvesant St,
Benton, IL 62812
Homefinders Realty, Active
0.51 ACRES
$169,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,648 sqft
308 Bailey Ln,
Benton, IL 62812
VIP Realty, Active
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