OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2022 for $329K

$416,737

•

3,871

sq ft

12079 W Forest Baptist Church Rd, Benton, IL 62812

About this home

This beautiful 6 bedroom 2.5 bath Cape Cod Style home located on 2.85 acres is just outside of town! This home has a large main bedroom located on a first floor with updated attached bathroom. 5 bedrooms on the second level with a full bathroom. Updated kitchen with tin ceiling, all appliances included, updated half bath, large laundry room with a ton of storage, a 2 car attached garage, 1 car detached garage with attached workshop area, in-ground pool with a new liner in Aug 2021, 2 water heaters (one new in 2022) 2 newer electric heat pumps, patio, and a finished basement!!!!! This home has over 3800 sqft of living space! Formal living room could be a 7th bedroom.

TownhomeProperty Type

1985Year Built

2.85 acresLot Size

$108Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Paula Arpasi • Homefinders Realty

Bought with Kimberly Desett • Continental Real Estate Group

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB445561

Redfin Estimate

$416,737

$87K since sold in September 2022$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 29.7% higher than the average sale price ($321K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$379,900
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,830 sq ft
18199 Pittsburg Rd, Marion, IL 62959
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$377,500
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,341 sq ft
15503 Karigan Ln, Johnston City, IL 62951
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$260,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,370 sq ft
508 Forest Dr, Herrin, IL 62948
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$208,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
202 S Dunston St, Marion, IL 62959
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$550,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,803 sq ft
2768 Kokopelli Dr, Marion, IL 62959
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$152,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
16000 Liberty School Rd, Marion, IL 62959

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Market trends in 62812, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$156K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

54d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW
$250,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,355 sq ft
12001 Forest Baptist Church Rd, Benton, IL 62812
$379,000
3 beds3 baths3,790 sq ft
13916 Leisure Ln, Benton, IL 62812
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$156,000
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
410 Taft St, Benton, IL 62812
$18,900
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
231 S Court St S #42, Benton, IL 62812
$95,000
3 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
200 E Blake St, Benton, IL 62812
$139,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,025 sq ft
420 N 9th St, Benton, IL 62812
$159,900
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
606 E Webster St, Benton, IL 62812
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$10,000
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
312 N Buchanan St, Benton, IL 62812
$59,900
2 beds1 bath1,160 sq ft
722 E Taylor St, Benton, IL 62812
$136,000
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
205 W 6th St, Benton, IL 62812
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Sale history for 12079 W Forest Baptist Church Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB445561

Sep 19, 2022

Sold (MLS)

$329,900

$85/sq ft

Sep 19, 2022

Sold

$329,900

$85/sq ft

Aug 15, 2022

Contingent

—

Jul 25, 2022

Listed

$329,900

$85/sq ft

Jul 25, 2022

Listed

$329,900

$85/sq ft

+56

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB230766

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Oct 14, 2003

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB228601

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Jul 14, 2003

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB225567

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Apr 3, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Tax history for 12079 W Forest Baptist Church Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.89 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Townhouse

County

Franklin County

APN

0725476004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 1, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 31
Flooring: Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 45
Flooring: Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 18
Flooring: Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 20
Flooring: Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 20
Flooring: Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 8
Flooring: Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 15
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 20
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement Sq. Ft.: 795

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Pool Features: In Ground
Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Building Information
Age: 31-40 Years
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Townhouse-2 Story
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Parcel Number: 07-25-476-012

Lot Information
Dimensions: 408 x 315 apx
Lot Features: Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,969.52
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Benton
Middle Or Junior School: Benton
High School: Benton Consolidated High School

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Andrews
Directions: Rt 37 South of Benton to Forest Baptist Church Road. Turn West to 12079 on the North side of the road.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.89 acres
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 0725476004

Home facts updated by county records on Feb 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Benton Grade School K-4

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi

4/10

Benton Grade School 5-8

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

6/10

Benton Cons High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Benton, IL • 62812

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$396,000 – $480,000

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Home values near 12079 W Forest Baptist Church Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12001 Forest Baptist Church Road, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2355 Sq. Ft.	—
11893 Forest Baptist Church Road, Benton, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2504 Sq. Ft.	$433,266

Address	Redfin Estimate
11791 Forest Baptist Church Road, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1766 Sq. Ft.	$215,124
7364 Jilek Drive, Benton, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2996 Sq. Ft.	$397,741

Address	Redfin Estimate
12161 Forest Baptist Church Road, Benton, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3680 Sq. Ft.	$313,722
7443 Jilek Drive, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1832 Sq. Ft.	$329,333

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