#EB458415, JESSICA LINDHORST, Listing office: Heavenly Homes Real Estate
Property details
About 208 Charles St
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!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Pending Continue to Show)
(Pending Continue to Show)
CoolingCentral Air
Size960 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1920
ParkingDetached, Guest
MLS #EB458909
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Guest
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $86,900
- Price/SqFt: $90
- Annual Tax Amount: $178
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: North Main to Charles St., subject property on the left
- Year Built: 1920
- Living Area: 960 SqFt
- MLS Number: EB458909
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: RE/MAX INTEGRITY
- Listing Agent: Callie Brown
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,605 | $178 |
| 2022 | $8,730 | $78 |
| 2021 | $7,660 | $- |
| 2020 | $7,785 | $- |
| 2019 | $7,600 | $- |
| 2018 | $7,640 | $- |
| 2017 | $7,525 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Benton Grade School K-4
Public District PK-4
1.3 mi
•1000 E McKenzie St
4
Frankfort Intermediate School
Public District 3-6
6.8 mi
•800 N Cherry St
4
Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.9 mi
•PO Box 87
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,942. Typical income of Benton, IL residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
48%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
26%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Motocross
Where do the neighbors shop?
Kmart
Dollar General
GameStop
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Ram
Jeep
What do the neighbors listen to?
Oldies
Classic Country- Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 208 Charles St
The listing price of 208 Charles St property is $86,900.
The property 208 Charles St is a house located in Benton, Illinois, 62812.
Accepting Backup Offers: 208 Charles St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 208 Charles St are: Benton Grade School K-4 (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Frankfort Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Benton Grade School 5-8 (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Central Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ewing-Northern Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Benton Consolidated High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Frankfort Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Christopher High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $178 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 208 Charles St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 208 Charles St is 960 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 208 Charles St is 1920.
This home is located at 208 Charles St in Benton, IL and zip code 62812. This 960 square foot home was built in 1920. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $86,900.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Benton, IL there were more than 4 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Benton, IL increased by 11.6% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $90,000 and the average listing age was 11 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.