$218,200
SOLD MAR 10, 2026

707 Forrest St Benton, IL 62812

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,980 Sq Ft
1960 Built

Recently Sold

$110 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Corner Lot
  • Porch

About This Home

As of March 2026

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home, where modern upgrades meet timeless comfort. This home offers a layout that can be altered to fit your family's needs. The fourth bedroom can remain as a fully functional home gym or can become a large bedroom with a half bath included! This house offers two living rooms or the option to convert one into a living/dining area. The options are endless! This house was completely redone top to bottom including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as well. The unfished basement offers you the option of so much storage space. This house also has so much to offer as soon as you step outside! Relax by your own above ground pool on the beautiful deck or enjoy the night under the covered patio! You will also have a detached 30x26 two car garage with so much space to for all of your storage needs! This home has so much to offer that you don't want to miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Miranda Melvin

RIVER 2 RIVER REALTY, INC. Brokerage Phone: 618-218-3733 License #475.213346 Listed on: 01/18/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Agent RMLSA

Non-MLS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,785

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 120x120
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,980 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Benton Consolidated High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Ww Mcfall Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0819279001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,785

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Attribution Contact: Mobile: 618-218-3733
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Living Area: 1980
  • KitchenDining: Eat-In Kitchen,Island

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Construction Type: Frame, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Gravel

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School: Benton Consolidated High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 120x120
  • Parcel #: 0819279001

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1784.82
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead Improvement

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/10/2026 03/10/26 Sold $218,200 -5.1% $110 / Sq Ft
01/18/2026 01/18/26 For Sale $230,000 +1433.3% $116 / Sq Ft
01/22/2020 01/22/20 Sold $15,000 -55.2% $8 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/26/2019 12/26/19 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2019 07/29/19 For Sale $33,500 -- $19 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

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 $1,785 $26,730 $3,330 $23,400
2023 $1,622 $23,445 $2,920 $20,525
2022 $1,492 $21,315 $2,655 $18,660
2021 $1,926 $18,700 $2,330 $16,370
2020 $1,922 $19,015 $2,370 $16,645
2019 $1,878 $18,560 $2,315 $16,245
2018 $1,265 $18,650 $2,325 $16,325
2017 $1,239 $18,365 $2,290 $16,075
2016 $1,202 $17,885 $2,230 $15,655
2015 $1,138 $16,985 $2,120 $14,865
2014 $1,138 $17,505 $2,185 $15,320
2013 $1,091 $17,505 $2,185 $15,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: PA1263304

RMLS Alliance

APN: 08-19-279-001

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