SOLD MAR 10, 2026

Off market mar 2026 for $218K

$233,756

•

1,980

sq ft

707 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home, where modern upgrades meet timeless comfort. This home offers a layout that can be altered to fit your family's needs. The fourth bedroom can remain as a fully functional home gym or can become a large bedroom with a half bath included! This house offers two living rooms or the option to convert one into a living/dining area. The options are endless! This house was completely redone top to bottom including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as well. The unfished basement offers you the option of so much storage space. This house also has so much to offer as soon as you step outside! Relax by your own above ground pool on the beautiful deck or enjoy the night under the covered patio! You will also have a detached 30x26 two car garage with so much space to for all of your storage needs! This home has so much to offer that you don't want to miss!

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$118Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Miranda Melvin • RIVER 2 RIVER REALTY, INC.

Contact: Mobile: 618-218-3733

Bought with Non-Member Agent RMLSA • Non-MLS

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1263304

Redfin Estimate

$233,756

$16K since sold in March 2026$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 72.8% higher than the average sale price ($135K) 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 OCT 20, 2026
$155,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
907 Lickliter St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$156,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
107 S 10th St S, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$175,700
D
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
107 Mill St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$82,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
1401 E St Louis St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$80,000
F
4 beds1 bath2,000 sq ft
522 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812

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Market trends in 62812, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

2.5% MoM

Median sale price

$152K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

66d

12 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 707 Forrest St

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1263304

Mar 10, 2026

Sold

$218,200

$110/sq ft

Feb 5, 2026

Contingent

—

Jan 18, 2026

Listed

$230,000

$116/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB266154

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB423678

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Dec 31, 2019

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB213703

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Sep 22, 2001

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB429440

Jan 22, 2020

Sold

$15,000

$8/sq ft

Jul 29, 2019

Listed

$23,900

$12/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,809 (+1.4%)

$3,530 + $24,805

$28,335

2024

$1,785 (+10.1%)

$3,530 + $24,805

$28,335

2023

$1,622 (+8.7%)

$3,330 + $23,400

$26,730

2022

$1,492 (−22.5%)

$2,920 + $20,525

$23,445

2021

$1,926 (+0.2%)

$2,655 + $18,660

$21,315

2020

$1,922 (+2.3%)

$2,330 + $16,370

$18,700

2019

$1,878 (+48.5%)

$2,370 + $16,645

$19,015

2018

$1,265 (+2.1%)

$2,315 + $16,245

$18,560

2017

$1,239 (+3.1%)

$2,325 + $16,325

$18,650

2016

$1,202 (+7.1%)

$2,290 + $16,075

$18,365

2015

$1,123 (−1.3%)

$2,230 + $15,655

$17,885

2014

$1,138 (+2.4%)

$2,120 + $14,865

$16,985

2013

$1,111

$2,146 + $15,049

$17,195

Tax history for 707 Forrest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,809 (+1.4%)

$3,530 + $24,805

$28,335

2024

$1,785 (+10.1%)

$3,530 + $24,805

$28,335

2023

$1,622 (+8.7%)

$3,330 + $23,400

$26,730

2022

$1,492 (−22.5%)

$2,920 + $20,525

$23,445

2021

$1,926 (+0.2%)

$2,655 + $18,660

$21,315

2020

$1,922 (+2.3%)

$2,330 + $16,370

$18,700

2019

$1,878 (+48.5%)

$2,370 + $16,645

$19,015

2018

$1,265 (+2.1%)

$2,315 + $16,245

$18,560

2017

$1,239 (+3.1%)

$2,325 + $16,325

$18,650

2016

$1,202 (+7.1%)

$2,290 + $16,075

$18,365

2015

$1,123 (−1.3%)

$2,230 + $15,655

$17,885

2014

$1,138 (+2.4%)

$2,120 + $14,865

$16,985

2013

$1,111

$2,146 + $15,049

$17,195

*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

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Franklin County

APN

819279001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Gravel

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 1

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Area: 1980
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: 13
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 11

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: No
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 10
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 7

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: No
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 10
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 9

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
Room 9 Flooring: Other
Room 9 Length: 22
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 12

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 10 Length: 21
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Width: 12

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 11 Length: 25
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Width: 11

Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Laminate
Room 12 Length: 13
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Kitchen
Room 12 Width: 11

Room 13 Information
Room 13 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 13 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 13 Type: Third Floor

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Unfinished

Interior Features
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Electric, Family Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 2

Exterior

Pool Information
Pool Features: Above Ground

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Has Property Attached
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 120x120

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1980

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 1784.82
Tax Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 Block B WW McFalls 4th Add

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public

Location

School Information
High School: Benton Consolidated High School

Location Information
Directions: take S. McLeansboro st to Forest turn west to 707 Forest
Subdivision Name: WW McFall
MLS Area Minor: PAAR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 819279001

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026

Other

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

Home Information
Living Area: 1980
Building Area Total: 1980
Year Built: 1960

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Benton Grade School K-4

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Benton Grade School 5-8

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Benton Cons High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

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

$223,000 – $269,000

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Home values near 707 Forrest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
701 Forrest St, Benton, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$158,358
702 Forrest St, Benton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$78,206

Address	Redfin Estimate
712 Forrest St, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$58,659
410 Taft St, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
710 Forrest St, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$60,984
803 McKinley St, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$197,314

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