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Off Market Nov 2017 for $67K

$149,723

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2,080

sq ft

231 S Eakin Grove Church Rd, Benton, IL 62812

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You need to check me out, I might be just what you are looking for. Ihave 4 acres to play on or you can plant a garden or fence for animals. I am big enough for a family, I have 4 bedrooms, family room with a fireplace, nice size eat in kitchen, large family room with a fireplace and lots more. I am country and yet just minutes from shopping for supplies. My owner needed to downsize and he wants a family to have his home to enjoy as much as he did. Call today for more information. none

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

4 acresLot Size

$72Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jenell Brookhouse • C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC.

Bought with • RE/MAX Elite

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB412953

Redfin Estimate

$149,723

$83K since sold in November 2017$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 6.9% higher than the average sale price ($140K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$162,500
A
4 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
1110 N 8th St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$175,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,047 sq ft
1019 Election Dr, Benton, IL 62896
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$139,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,655 sq ft
302 W 6th St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$137,800
D
3 beds2 baths1,525 sq ft
606 W 6th St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD NOV 4, 2025
$50,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
402 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$175,700
F
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
107 Mill St, Benton, IL 62812

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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

100.5%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$138K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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2 beds1 bath1,150 sq ft
210 W Park St W, Benton, IL 62812
NEW 24 HRS AGO
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10697 Lincoln Rd, Benton, IL 62812
NEW 24 HRS AGO
$109,000
3 beds2 baths1,150 sq ft
606 Madison St, Benton, IL 62812
NEW 32 HRS AGO
$550,000
5 beds3 baths3,456 sq ft
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NEW 33 HRS AGO
$79,900
2 beds1 bath1,300 sq ft
410 N Commercial St, Benton, IL 62812
$19,900
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$139,900
3 beds1 bath1,350 sq ft
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$229,000
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Sale history for 231 S Eakin Grove Church Rd

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB216420

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Oct 9, 2001

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB214838

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Apr 9, 2001

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB412953

Nov 3, 2017

Sold

$67,000

$32/sq ft

Nov 3, 2017

Sold (MLS)

$67,000

$32/sq ft

Apr 28, 2017

Listed

$83,500

$40/sq ft

Apr 28, 2017

Listed

$83,500

$40/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB220053

Oct 31, 2001

Listed

$43/sq ft

** Price available after signing in.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$2,229 (+5.4%)

$885 + $43,855

$44,740

2023

$2,115 (+2.4%)

$750 + $37,165

$37,915

2022

$2,064

$675 + $33,480

$34,155

2021

$2,065 (+3.2%)

$635 + $31,585

$32,220

2020

$2,001 (+1.8%)

$610 + $30,370

$30,980

2019

$1,966 (+1.4%)

$600 + $29,775

$30,375

2018

$1,939 (+30.6%)

$590 + $29,190

$29,780

2017

$1,484 (+9.5%)

$585 + $28,900

$29,485

2016

$1,355 (+1.2%)

$570 + $28,265

$28,835

2015

$1,339 (+2.4%)

$535 + $26,450

$26,985

2014

$1,308 (−57.2%)

$530 + $26,110

$26,640

2013

$3,053

$835 + $46,355

$47,190

Tax history for 231 S Eakin Grove Church Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$2,229 (+5.4%)

$885 + $43,855

$44,740

2023

$2,115 (+2.4%)

$750 + $37,165

$37,915

2022

$2,064

$675 + $33,480

$34,155

2021

$2,065 (+3.2%)

$635 + $31,585

$32,220

2020

$2,001 (+1.8%)

$610 + $30,370

$30,980

2019

$1,966 (+1.4%)

$600 + $29,775

$30,375

2018

$1,939 (+30.6%)

$590 + $29,190

$29,780

2017

$1,484 (+9.5%)

$585 + $28,900

$29,485

2016

$1,355 (+1.2%)

$570 + $28,265

$28,835

2015

$1,339 (+2.4%)

$535 + $26,450

$26,985

2014

$1,308 (−57.2%)

$530 + $26,110

$26,640

2013

$3,053

$835 + $46,355

$47,190

*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

1.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Franklin County

APN

723101007

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 1

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Area: 2080
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 0
Room 2 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 2 Type: Basement Level

Room 3 Information
Room 3 Type: Bedroom 2

Room 4 Information
Room 4 Type: Bedroom 3

Room 5 Information
Room 5 Type: Bedroom 4

Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 5

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Living Room

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Family Room

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Formal Dining Room

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Kitchen

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Propane, Forced Air, Central

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished

Interior Features
Cable Available,Garage Door Opener(s),Blinds,Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Insert, Wood Burning

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Fenced Yard, Porch, Porch/3-Season, Screened Patio
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Residential

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Other, Pond/Lake, Pasture
Lot Size Acres: 4
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Zoning: Residential

Building Information
Building Area Total: 2080

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: 1737
Tax Legal Description: Sec 23 T 6 R 2 That part of S 4 Acres (E 1/2 SW Lying N of RR and S 1/2 E!/2 NW NW) in West City

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Benton
High School: Benton Consolidated High School

Location Information
Directions: Rt 37 into Benton, West on Rt 34 toward Christopher, approx. 1 mile from ed
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 723101007

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 2080
Building Area Total: 2080
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1900

Around this home

Schools

Benton Grade School K-4

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.0mi

4/10

Benton Grade School 5-8

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

6/10

Benton Cons High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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

2% 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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Benton, IL • 62812

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Estimated sale price

$143,000 – $173,000

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Home values near 231 S Eakin Grove Church Rd

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Address	Redfin Estimate
223 Eakin Grove Church Rd, Benton, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3840 Sq. Ft.	$469,558

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