$3,561

closing credit¹

1246 W State Highway 14 Benton, IL 62812

$299,900
4 beds
3 full
2,229 sqft
9.3 acres
$135 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1246 W State Highway 14

This 1968 Retro County home can be a show place with some TLC. On 9.3 ACRES of both WOODS and open spaces, this home is perfectly located; near Rt 57 yet set back off the beaten path. The exterior of the home is adorned with BEDFORT STONE from Indiana plus redwood and cedar siding. Inside, the step-down living room complete with redwood beams and a beautiful FIREPLACE is spacious and perfect for family living. The formal dining room is ample space for a large dining table and much more. The eat-in kitchen has lots of cabinetry and counter space for the person who loves to cook. The sunroom on the back of the house has a beautiful view of mother nature overlooking a wooded area. The master suite and two other bedrooms plus a bonus room will accommodate a large family. Did I say retro? Off the master and bedroom #1 are doors onto a deck with a spiral staircase to the ground. From the limestone fireplace to the roofline, this house is RETRO. There is a large pole barn on the property. Whether you want the quiet of country living or a hunting sanctuary, or recreational land, this home has it all. Super location and beautiful home!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Central
StatusActive
Size2,229 sqft
Lot size9.3 Acres
Year built1963
ParkingAttached, Carport
MLS #EB455793
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • MLS Number: EB455793
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
  • Office Phone: (618) 435-5531
  • Listing Agent: Lynette Ing

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Nearby schools

4

Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School

Public District PK-5

3.4 mi

PO Box 87

7

Sesser-Valier Elementary School

Public District PK-5

6.8 mi

4626 State Highway 154

3

Benton Grade School K-4

Public District PK-4

7.8 mi

1000 E McKenzie St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,761. The majority of Benton, IL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

32%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • HuntingHunting
  • Monster TrucksMonster Trucks

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • RamRam
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • CountryCountry
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 1246 W State Highway 14

This home is located at 1246 W State Highway 14 in Benton, IL and zip code 62812. This 2,229 square foot home, which was built in 1963, sits on a 9.30 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 6, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,900.

Benton, IL housing market in January 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 4 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Benton, IL between December and January 2025 decreased by 10.2%. Listings spent 76 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $98,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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