3 days on Rocket
$2,018 Closing Credit¹
#QC4264080, Denise Graff, Listing office: House 2 Home Realty Marion
$163,500 List price
717 E Main St Benton, IL 62812
$1,942
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,300 sqft
0.3 acres
$126 / sqft
House
Property details
About 717 E Main St
Step into this beautifully updated 3- bedroom. 2-bath home right on Main street! Enjoy modern living with stylish finishes throughout. The spacious, fenced-in backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing in privacy. This home features big walk in closets with built in shelving, a new roof in 2022, 13 new windows on the main floor, new plumbing, new electric, new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, and most recently a 30X20 2 car garage was built in the back yard!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,300 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.26 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingDetached, Gravel
MLS #EB458015
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Gravel
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Electric
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $163,500
- Price/SqFt: $125
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,999
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level
- Directions: head east on main st, the property is right across from caseys gas station
- Year Built: 1950
- Living Area: 1,300 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.26 Acres
- MLS Number: EB458015
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
- Listing Agent: Allison Gerner
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,510 | $1,999 |
| 2022 | $19,555 | $1,320 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Benton Grade School K-4
Public District PK-4
0.5 mi
•1000 E McKenzie St
4
Frankfort Intermediate School
Public District 3-6
6.3 mi
•800 N Cherry St
4
Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School
Public District PK-5
9.3 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 $41,651. Most Benton, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
39%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
51%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Extreme Sports
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Kmart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Little Caesars
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Chevrolet
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Oldies
Country
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 717 E Main St
The listing price of 717 E Main St property is $163,500.
The property 717 E Main St is a house located in Benton, Illinois, 62812.
Active Listing: 717 E Main St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 717 E Main 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 $1,999 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 717 E Main St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 717 E Main St is 1,300 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 717 E Main St is 1950.
This home is located at 717 E Main St in Benton, IL and zip code 62812. This 1,300 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $163,500.
Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Benton, IL. In the same period over 5 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. In May 2025 in Benton, IL there were 18.9% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025 median list price was $90,000 and the average listing age was 54 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.