Online Auction. Get your faux fur bear rug out and cozy up to the fireplace or stare out at the lake, the choice is all yours. This waterfront lake side house is on a long swath of land of approx. 1.38 acres. NOTE the Cooks portable building, carport, and personal property in the home will be sold in a separate personal property auction. Real Estate Terms: Successful bidder or bidders will be required to enter into a written contract and deposit $5,000.00 earnest money on the day following the auction end date. Balance due on or before February 16, 2023. Deed and title insurance will be provided by seller. Possession will be given on date of closing. A ten percent (10%) buyer's premium will apply to the high bid to establish the contract price. Make your financial arrangements prior to the auction. Potential buyers may make any inspections prior to auction.
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
1.38 acresLot Size
$82Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kara Belcher-Miller• JOE OLLIS REAL ESTATE & AUCTIO
Online Auction. Get your faux fur bear rug out and cozy up to the fireplace or stare out at the lake, the choice is all yours. This waterfront lake side house is on a long swath of land of approx. 1.38 acres. NOTE the Cooks portable building, carport, and personal property in the home will be sold in a separate personal property auction. Real Estate Terms: Successful bidder or bidders will be required to enter into a written contract and deposit $5,000.00 earnest money on the day following the auction end date. Balance due on or before February 16, 2023. Deed and title insurance will be provided by seller. Possession will be given on date of closing. A ten percent (10%) buyer's premium will apply to the high bid to establish the contract price. Make your financial arrangements prior to the auction. Potential buyers may make any inspections prior to auction.
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31 (−0.6%)
$455
2024
$32 (+6.2%)
$455
2023
$30 (+5.2%)
$430
2022
$28 (+7.5%)
$375
2021
$26 (−0.7%)
$340
2020
$26 (+1.1%)
$300
2019
$26 (+0.5%)
$305
2018
$26 (+1.0%)
$300
2017
$26 (+2.1%)
$300
2016
$25 (+5.2%)
$295
2015
$24
$285
2014
$24
$270
2013
$24
$275
Tax history for 14312 Bowling Alley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31 (−0.6%)
$455
2024
$32 (+6.2%)
$455
2023
$30 (+5.2%)
$430
2022
$28 (+7.5%)
$375
2021
$26 (−0.7%)
$340
2020
$26 (+1.1%)
$300
2019
$26 (+0.5%)
$305
2018
$26 (+1.0%)
$300
2017
$26 (+2.1%)
$300
2016
$25 (+5.2%)
$295
2015
$24
$285
2014
$24
$270
2013
$24
$275
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Franklin County
APN
809101011
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1280
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Area: 512
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Master Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Great Room
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Informal Dining Room
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Type: Laundry
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Central
Interior Features
Blinds,Ceiling Fan(s),Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Dock, Lean-To, Outbuilding(s), Patio, Porch
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Lake View, Pond/Lake, Level, Water Frontage
Lot Size Acres: 1.38
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1792
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: 1893.5
Tax Legal Description: Sec 8 Twp 06 Rng 03
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Septic System
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Benton
High School: Benton Consolidated High School
Middle Or Junior School: Benton
Location Information
Directions: From the Benton Square travel North on Rte. 37 for 1.6 miles turn West onto Bowling Alley Road and go 1.8 Miles home will be on the Southside.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 809101011
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1792
Building Area Total: 1792
Year Built: 2015
Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Primary: 618-833-2227
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Schools
Benton Grade School 5-8
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
Benton Cons High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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$140,000 – $170,000
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