$819 Closing Credit¹
#EB458114, Allison Gerner, Listing office: MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
$65,000 List price
809 Highland St Benton, IL 62812
$772
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,500 sqft
$43 / sqft
House
Property details
About 809 Highland St
Charming Bungalow on a Corner Lot Welcome to this 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow nestled on a spacious corner with two lots and a large, fenced backyard—perfect for outdoor living, pets, or a garden oasis. A detached 2-car garage adds convenience and storage space. Inside, you’ll find generously sized rooms and original hardwood floors hiding beneath the carpet in the living room and bedrooms, just waiting to be uncovered and restored. The large sunroom overlooks the backyard and adds even more living space to relax or entertain. This home offers great bones and character, but it does need some TLC and finishing touches to bring it back to its full charm. Whether you’re an investor, first-time buyer, or someone looking for a project, this property has tons of potential to make it your own!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,500 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1920
ParkingDetached
MLS #EB458430
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Electric
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $65,000
- Price/SqFt: $43
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,185
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot, Level
- Directions: From N. McLeansboro St., Turn Right onto Anna St, Then left onto Highland. The property is on your Right.
- Year Built: 1920
- Living Area: 1,500 SqFt
- MLS Number: EB458430
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: RE/MAX INTEGRITY
- Listing Agent: Callie Brown
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,980 | $1,185 |
| 2022 | $18,165 | $1,185 |
| 2021 | $15,935 | $1,023 |
| 2020 | $16,205 | $1,031 |
| 2019 | $15,815 | $989 |
| 2018 | $15,895 | $989 |
| 2017 | $15,655 | $967 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Benton Grade School K-4
Public District PK-4
1.2 mi
•1000 E McKenzie St
4
Frankfort Intermediate School
Public District 3-6
6.9 mi
•800 N Cherry St
4
Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School
Public District PK-5
9.5 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 $29,524. Typical income of Benton, IL residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
56%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
18%
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?
45%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Extreme Sports
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Kmart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Little Caesars
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Oldies
Country- Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 809 Highland St
The listing price of 809 Highland St property is $65,000.
The property 809 Highland St is a house located in Benton, Illinois, 62812.
Active Listing: 809 Highland St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 809 Highland 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), Ewing-Northern Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Central Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 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 $1,185 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 809 Highland St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 809 Highland St is 1,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 809 Highland St is 1920.
This home is located at 809 Highland St in Benton, IL and zip code 62812. This 1,500 square foot home was built in 1920. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $65,000.
In May 2025 more than 2 listings in Benton, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 5 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Benton, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 18.9%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 54 days, the median list price was $90,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.