$186,900
SOLD MAR 7, 2025

1208 E Main St Benton, IL 62812

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,551 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$121 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

210 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Patio

About This Home

As of March 2025

MOTIVATED SELLER!!!! PRICE REDUCED! Complete remodel with 4 bedrooms and 1551 sq. ft. of living space! TURN-KEY one and a half story home has been updated from top to bottom. Exterior improvements: Roof, some siding, gutters, all windows, doors and hardware porch roof, porch posts, landscaping, new exterior paint, patio with privacy fence, freshly graveled parking area. Interior improvements: New subfloor where needed, all new doors and hardware, new flooring throughout, fresh paint throughout, some new sheet rock, light fixtures throughout, HVAC system, wiring, plumbing, basement walls, new kitchen (flooring, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, lighting, appliances, utility closet), new bathrooms (flooring, fixtures, lighting), garage (MOTHER-IN-LAW suite or MANCAVE with new flooring paint, ceilings, half bath with all new fixtures, split unit) with new garage door and opener. This fabulous heated and cooled MANCAVE or MOTHER-IN-LAWS SUITE connected to the garage with a half bath will meet any man's dreams. The two lots provide lots of space for outdoor living with a private patio for evening relaxation. From the beautiful color pallet to the spaciousness of the home, this is a great turn-key family home. PRICED UNDER APPRAISED VALUE! A HOME WARRANTY is provided by the sellers. Will consider trade, etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynette Ing

MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 618-435-5531 License #475163074 Listed on: 08/05/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

JESSICA LINDHORST

Heavenly Homes Real Estate License #475196751

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,286

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x137.5x50x137.5
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,551 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Blinds
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Benton Elementary And Middle School
  • Benton Consolidated High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Parkridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0817394003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,286

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Attribution Contact: Phone: 618-435-5531
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener(s), High Speed Internet
  • Living Area: 1551
  • KitchenDining: Eat-In Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Construction Type: Frame, Steel Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Replacement Windows
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Guest Parking, Heated, Oversized, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Electric Water Heater, Central Air
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • UtilitiesOnYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • MandatoryMonthlyFee: No
  • MandatoryAnnualFee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Benton
  • High School: Benton Consolidated High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Benton

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size: 50x137.5x50x137.5
  • Additional Parcels Description: 0817394002
  • Parcel #: 0817394003
  • ZonedAgricultural: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: High Efficiency Air Cond, High Efficiency Heating, Solar Assisted Hot Water

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2285.52
  • TaxExemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2013
Closed on
Mar 7, 2013
Sold by
Davis Merle
Bought by
Lil Bit Rentals Llc
Seller's Agent
Lynnette Hunter
HUNTER REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
KERT WILLIAMS
G. L. WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE
List Price
$24,900
Sold Price
$18,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-27.71%
Current Estimated Value
$139,439

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$121,439
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.31%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $186,900 -4.1% $121 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $194,900 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Price Changed $194,900 +4.3% $126 / Sq Ft
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Off Market $186,900 -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Price Changed $199,900 -4.4% $129 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 For Sale $209,000 +11.8% $135 / Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Off Market $186,900 -- --
10/14/2024 10/14/24 Price Changed $209,000 -9.1% $135 / Sq Ft
09/11/2024 09/11/24 Price Changed $229,900 -2.1% $148 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Price Changed $234,900 -2.1% $151 / Sq Ft
08/05/2024 08/05/24 For Sale $239,900 +859.6% $155 / Sq Ft
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Sold $25,000 -54.5% $16 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/03/2023 07/03/23 For Sale $55,000 +205.6% $35 / Sq Ft
03/06/2013 03/06/13 Sold $18,000 -27.7% $14 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/21/2013 02/21/13 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2013 02/20/13 For Sale $24,900 -- $20 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $182 $2,110 $2,110 $0
2023 $172 $1,850 $1,850 $0
2022 $164 $1,680 $1,680 $0
2021 $152 $1,475 $1,475 $0
2020 $152 $1,500 $1,500 $0
2019 $148 $1,465 $1,465 $0
2018 $147 $1,470 $1,470 $0
2017 $145 $1,450 $1,450 $0
2016 $143 $1,410 $1,410 $0
2015 $137 $1,340 $1,340 $0
2014 $137 $1,380 $1,380 $0
2013 $131 $1,380 $1,380 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: EB454557

RMLS Alliance

APN: 08-17-394-002