Listed by Carla Baugh, Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors, (618) 656-4734
Home Highlights
Lot/Land
7.9 acre lot
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House
Bring your horses or build your dream home overlooking the lake on this stunning 7.9-acres property within the city limits of Benld. Spend your days fishing by the lake, enjoying wide-open space and taking in the peaceful setting. A portion of this land was once previously used for farming beans, making it ideal for crops or gardening. Currently zoned agriculture, with potential to be rezoned residential and possible subdivided-offering endless possibilities. Weather you envision a custom home, a barn for your horses, recreational land, farming, or future development, this property delivers. Rare opportunity to find nearly 8 acres in city limits. Enter property off East Central Ave. Property boarders S. 8th Street. Walk the property anytime and imagine the possibilities!
Home Details for S 8th St
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MLS Status: Active |
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View View: Pond |
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Frontage WaterfrontWaterfront: Creek, PondRoad Frontage: City Street, County RoadOn Waterfront |
Surface & Elevation Topography: Rolling |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 161Days on Market: 180 |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land |
Building Not a New Construction |
Property Information Usage of Home: Farm, Fishing, Horses, RecreationalParcel Number: 0300219500 |
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Price List Price: $189,900 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: BenldCommunity: D K Rices Add |
School Information Elementary School: Gillespie Dist 7Jr High / Middle School: Gillespie Dist 7High School: Gillespie Community High SchooHigh School District: GILLESPIE DIST 7 |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 26000955 |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 7.9 Acres |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan |
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Business Information Ownership: Owner by Contract |
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Mls Number: 26000955Water View: PondShowing Requirements: Register and Show, Sign, Vacant |
Around this home
What Locals Say about Benld
At least 2 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say car is needed
80 % Say it's quiet
80 % Say there's wildlife
67 % Say streets are well-lit
67 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say there's holiday spirit
60 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
50 % Say there are community events
47 % Say neighbors are friendly
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Market trends in Benld
Last updated July 2026
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Home Value
Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.
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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0.38 | Lot/Land | $55,000 | 10/30/25 | - | - | ||
0.87 | Lot/Land | $125,000 | 01/26/26 | - | - | ||
1.55 | Lot/Land | $5,500 | 03/17/26 | - | - | ||
2.40 | Lot/Land | $110,000 | 04/01/26 | - | - | ||
2.02 | Lot/Land | $8,500 | 03/03/26 | - | - | ||
2.29 | Lot/Land | $14,500 | 04/21/26 | - | - | ||
2.59 | Lot/Land | $225,000 | 01/23/26 | - | - | ||
3.09 | Lot/Land | $125,000 | 06/18/26 | - | - | ||
2.78 | Lot/Land | $25,000 | 09/12/25 | - | - | ||
2.99 | Lot/Land | $33,500 | 09/29/25 | - | - |
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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0.08 | $114,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,024 | Off Market | |
0.14 | - | 2 | 1 | 1,100 | Off Market | |
0.13 | $114,400 | 2 | 1 | 1,400 | Off Market | |
0.16 | $172,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,664 | Off Market | |
0.16 | $81,800 | 2 | 1 | 1,664 | Off Market | |
0.15 | $286,300 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,725 | Off Market | |
0.20 | $93,900 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,400 | Off Market | |
0.18 | $98,600 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 | Off Market | |
0.19 | $34,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,052 | Recently Sold | |
0.20 | $91,800 | 2 | 1 | 1,450 | Off Market | |
0.22 | $119,300 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,230 | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Jun 18, 2026 Source: MARIS #26000955 | PriceChange | $189,900 Price decreased by 4% |
Jan 8, 2026 Source: MARIS #26000955 | Listed For Sale | $197,500 |
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S 8th St, Benld, IL 62009 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MARIS on Jan 8, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26000955.