$8,000
SOLD SEP 23, 2025

702 Carbon St Benton, IL 62812

2 Beds
1 Bath
875 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$9 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Living Room
  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Corner Lot
  • Replacement Windows

About This Home

As of September 2025

This cozy single-story ranch home is full of potential and ready for your vision! Situated on a compact, easy-to-maintain lot, this 2-bedroom 1-bath property offers a functional layout with an open-concept kitchen and living room, perfect for entertain or cozy everyday living. A metal building on the property provides storage or space for a workshop. Whether you're a a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or looking for your next fix-and-flip project, this home is a great opportunity to build equity and make it your own. Schedule your showing today and see the potential for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynette Ing

MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE License #475163074 Listed on: 09/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Paula Arpasi

Homefinders Realty License #471018112

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $244

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 116x60
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 875 Sq Ft Home
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Basement Window Egress
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Benton Elementary And Middle School
  • Benton Consolidated High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$244

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Legal Description: Sec 19 Twp 06 Rng 03 McFall & Diamond Add W 1/2 of Lots 15 & 16 Blk 2
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Egress Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 875
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Electric
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 116x60
  • Zoning: Resid

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 29

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 244.48
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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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 List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Sold $8,000 0.0% $9 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $7,999 -- $9 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $244 $10,590 $1,715 $8,875
2023 -- $9,290 $1,505 $7,785
2022 $77 $8,445 $1,370 $7,075
2021 $77 $7,405 $1,200 $6,205
2020 $0 $7,530 $1,220 $6,310
2019 $0 $7,350 $1,190 $6,160
2018 $0 $7,385 $1,195 $6,190
2017 $0 $7,270 $1,175 $6,095
2016 $0 $7,080 $1,145 $5,935
2015 -- $6,720 $1,085 $5,635
2014 -- $6,930 $1,120 $5,810
2013 -- $6,930 $1,120 $5,810
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lynette Ing

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lynette Ing

    MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE

    (618) 218-1989

    101 in this area

    164 Total Sales

    Lynette Ing
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  • Paula Arpasi

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Paula Arpasi

    Homefinders Realty

    (618) 927-0811

    58 in this area

    301 Total Sales

    Paula Arpasi
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: EB459565

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-19-285-001

Illinois Franklin County Benton 62812

702 Carbon St, Benton, IL

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