$86,900
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

208 Charles St Benton, IL 62812

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Recently Sold

$91 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming and full of character, this lovely 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a corner lot and offers a warm, welcoming feel from the moment you arrive. Beautiful refinished hardwood floors flow through the living room and bedrooms, and the bright, cheery kitchen is filled with natural light. Enjoy your morning coffee on the inviting front porch. The unfinished basement provides excellent storage space and a storm shelter. An oversized one-car garage and ample parking along the side offer plenty of room for vehicles or guests. Come see all this delightful home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

CALLIE BROWN

RE/MAX INTEGRITY Brokerage Phone: 618-422-9070 License #475201656 Listed on: 07/18/2025

RE/MAX INTEGRITY

Last Buyer's Agent

Terrie Morris

MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE License #475130847

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $252

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 68
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Bungalow
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Benton Elementary And Middle School
  • Benton Consolidated High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0818188001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$252

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PricePerSqFt: 90.52
  • Attribution Contact: Phone: 618-422-9070
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Living Area: 960
  • TotalBasementSqFt: 208
  • KitchenDining: Dining/Living Combo,Galley

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • 100YearPlain: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Guest

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • NumberOfGarageRemotes: 1
  • UtilitiesOnYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 150 x 68
  • Parcel #: 0818188001

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 251.92
  • TaxExemptions: Senior Freeze

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $86,900 0.0% $91 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $86,900 -- $91 / 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 $252 $10,950 $5,275 $5,675
2023 $179 $9,605 $4,625 $4,980
2022 $79 $8,730 $4,205 $4,525
2021 $79 $7,660 $3,690 $3,970
2020 $0 $7,785 $3,750 $4,035
2019 $0 $7,600 $3,660 $3,940
2018 $0 $7,640 $3,680 $3,960
2017 $0 $7,525 $3,625 $3,900
2016 $0 $7,330 $3,530 $3,800
2015 -- $6,960 $3,350 $3,610
2014 -- $7,170 $3,450 $3,720
2013 -- $7,170 $3,450 $3,720
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • CALLIE BROWN

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    CALLIE BROWN

    RE/MAX

    (618) 927-9997

    20 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    CALLIE BROWN
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  • Terrie Morris

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Terrie Morris

    MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE

    (618) 927-5531

    68 in this area

    174 Total Sales

    Terrie Morris
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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: EB458909

RMLS Alliance

APN: 08-18-188-001

Illinois Franklin County Benton 62812

208 Charles St, Benton, IL

This home is located at 208 Charles St, Benton, IL 62812 and is currently priced at $86,900, approximately $90 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 208 Charles St is a home located in Franklin County with nearby schools including Benton Grade School (K-4), Benton Grade School (5-8), and Benton Consolidated High School.

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