Alec Childers
House 2 Home Realty Marion
(618) 603-4281
70 Total Sales
5 in Benton
$58K - $168K Price Range
1208 E Main St Benton, IL 62812
Benton AreaEstimated Value: $127,167
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,551
Sq Ft
$82/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Oversized Parking
- Living Room
- Porch
- Patio
- Bungalow
About This Home
As of March 2025MOTIVATED 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
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE License #475163074 Listed on: 08/05/2024
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,286
Year Built
- Built in 1945
Lot Details
- 13,939 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x137.5x50x137.5
- Level Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Oversized Parking
- Heated Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Shared Driveway
- Guest Parking
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,551 Sq Ft Home
- Replacement Windows
- Family Room
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Basement Window Egress
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Schools
- Benton Elementary And Middle School
- Benton Consolidated High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- SEER Rated 14+ Air Conditioning Units
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Parkridge Subdivision
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 20, 2013
Closed on
Mar 7, 2013
Sold by
Davis Merle
Bought by
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,167
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.52%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Benton, IL
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Alec Childers
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Al Lenkaitis
Al Lenkaitis
Four Ways Realty
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78 Total Sales
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Amy Dodd
Amy Dodd
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Ayn Bartok
Ayn Bartok
ALL IN ONE REAL ESTATE CO
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Linda Cox
Linda Cox
C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. L
(618) 422-8651
136 Total Sales
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$86,000 Price Range
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MARY SUSAN GRAHLHERR
MARY SUSAN GRAHLHERR
Southern Realty Land and Homes LLC
(618) 352-2351
44 Total Sales
2 in Benton
$160,000 Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2025 03/07/25 | Sold | $186,900 | -22.1% | $121 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/03/2025 03/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 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: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182 | $2,235 | $2,235 | $0 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Lynette Ing
Seller's Agent in 2025
Lynette Ing
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
(618) 218-1989
144 Total Sales
-
JESSICA LINDHORST
JL
Buyer's Agent in 2025
JESSICA LINDHORST
Heavenly Homes Real Estate
(618) 435-0382
92 Total Sales
-
David McCollum
Seller's Agent in 2023
David McCollum
MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
(618) 218-3700
152 Total Sales
-
LH
Seller's Agent in 2013
Lynnette Hunter
HUNTER REAL ESTATE
-
KW
Buyer's Agent in 2013
KERT WILLIAMS
G. L. WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: EB454557
APN: 08-17-394-002
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