This beautifully updated home offers 2 spacious bedrooms PLUS a bonus room—perfect for a home office or easy conversion into a 3rd bedroom! Featuring 2 full bathrooms, a stunning kitchen, and a convenient carport, this gem sits on a corner lot with a brand new roof just installed in June 2025. Don’t miss the perfect mix of comfort, style, and functionality!
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
6,800 sq ftLot Size
$124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kimberly Desett• Heavenly Homes Real Estate
This beautifully updated home offers 2 spacious bedrooms PLUS a bonus room-perfect for a home office or easy conversion into a 3rd bedroom! Featuring 2 full bathrooms, a stunning kitchen, and a convenient carport, this gem sits on a corner lot with a brand new roof just installed in June 2025. Don't miss the perfect mix of comfort, style, and functionality!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4245967
Oct 2, 2023
Sold (MLS)
$133,500
$93/sq ft
Oct 2, 2023
Sold
$133,500
$93/sq ft
Aug 30, 2023
Contingent
—
Aug 30, 2023
Price Changed
$133,500
$93/sq ft
Aug 29, 2023
Listed
$133,500
$93/sq ft
Aug 29, 2023
Listed
$129,900
$91/sq ft
+28
Pulling up to the house, you will marvel at the clean cut landscaping with new red mulch, a meticulously kept yard, and the beautiful faux cedar shake siding. This home embodies the traditional bungalow style. Walk into the big living room filled with all of the natural light you could ever ask for! This 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home features an extra room that could easily be converted into a third bedroom! That space is currently being utilized as an office/playroom. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with a modern touch in this stunningly classic Benton Sage cabinets, beautiful title work , stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops are just a few of the highlights. The primary bathroom suite has recently undergone a transformation with a brand new walk-in tiled shower. The home also has an unfinished, dry basement. Perfect for extra storage space. In the backyard, the sellers are including a large shed that has a doggy door and a efficient window unit AC. Your four-legged pal can have their own condo! An underground dog fence is included as well. Lots to see here, schedule a showing today!
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB400737
Aug 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB400679
Aug 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB405171
Jul 13, 2016
Sold
$96,000
$67/sq ft
Jul 13, 2016
Sold (MLS)
$96,000
$67/sq ft
Apr 5, 2016
Listed
$99,900
$70/sq ft
Apr 5, 2016
Listed
$99,900
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,400 (−8.1%)
$7,125 + $34,085
$41,210
2023
$2,612 (+7.2%)
$6,720 + $32,155
$38,875
2022
$2,436 (+11.6%)
$5,895 + $28,205
$34,100
2021
$2,183 (−0.3%)
$5,360 + $25,640
$31,000
2020
$2,189 (+3.0%)
$4,700 + $22,490
$27,190
2019
$2,124 (+0.5%)
$4,780 + $22,870
$27,650
2018
$2,113 (+1.8%)
$4,665 + $22,325
$26,990
2017
$2,076 (+2.5%)
$4,690 + $22,435
$27,125
2016
$2,025 (+5.8%)
$4,620 + $22,095
$26,715
2015
$1,914 (−0.6%)
$4,500 + $21,520
$26,020
2014
$1,926 (+2.0%)
$4,275 + $20,435
$24,710
2013
$1,888
$4,327 + $20,687
$25,014
Tax history for 308 W Reed St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,400 (−8.1%)
$7,125 + $34,085
$41,210
2023
$2,612 (+7.2%)
$6,720 + $32,155
$38,875
2022
$2,436 (+11.6%)
$5,895 + $28,205
$34,100
2021
$2,183 (−0.3%)
$5,360 + $25,640
$31,000
2020
$2,189 (+3.0%)
$4,700 + $22,490
$27,190
2019
$2,124 (+0.5%)
$4,780 + $22,870
$27,650
2018
$2,113 (+1.8%)
$4,665 + $22,325
$26,990
2017
$2,076 (+2.5%)
$4,690 + $22,435
$27,125
2016
$2,025 (+5.8%)
$4,620 + $22,095
$26,715
2015
$1,914 (−0.6%)
$4,500 + $21,520
$26,020
2014
$1,926 (+2.0%)
$4,275 + $20,435
$24,710
2013
$1,888
$4,327 + $20,687
$25,014
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,828 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
818183001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1428
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 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
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 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 12
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 10
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 10
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 10
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 26
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Living Room
Room 8 Width: 11
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 9 Length: 21
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Kitchen
Room 9 Width: 16
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Carpet
Room 10 Length: 14
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Office
Room 10 Width: 8
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Tile
Room 11 Length: 6
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Room 11 Width: 6
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Unfinished
Interior Features
Wet Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Shed(s)
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 136x50
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1428
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: 2612.16
Tax Legal Description: To Follow on Deed
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Benton
High School: Benton Consolidated High School
Middle Or Junior School: Benton
Location Information
Directions: From North main in Benton turn West on Reed St home is on the left
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,828 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Franklin County
APN: 818183001
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: 1428
Building Area Total: 1428
Year Built: 1934
Around this home
Schools
Benton Grade School K-4
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Benton Grade School 5-8
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Benton Cons High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
5/10 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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Sun exposure
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.
10.2 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$169,000 – $204,000
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