OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2018 for $18K

$58,892

•

1,008

sq ft

712 E Forest St, Benton, IL 62812

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This property has been placed in an upcoming online event. All bids should be submitted at www.xome.com/auctions (void where prohibited). Please submit any pre-auction offers received through the property details page on Xome.com. Any post-auction offers will need to be submitted directly to the listing agent. All offers will be reviewed and responded to within 3 business days. All properties are subject to a 5% buyer's premium pursuant to the Auction Participation Agreement and Terms & Conditions (minimums will apply). Please contact listing agent for details and commission paid on this property. Auction dates: 6/23/18 through 6/27/18. 3 Bedroom ranch style home with living room and a den plus screened in patio. None

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$58Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Paula Arpasi • Homefinders Realty

Bought with • Homefinders Realty

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB421172

Redfin Estimate

$58,892

$40K since sold in August 2018$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 51.6% lower than the average sale price ($122K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$136,900
A
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1006 Diamond St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$125,000
B
3 beds1 bath961 sq ft
715 Susan Esther, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$101,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,020 sq ft
618 S Mcleansboro St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$134,900
D
3 beds1 bath1,100 sq ft
302 S Duquoin St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$80,000
E
2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
504 W 5th St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$152,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
1206 S Commercial St, Benton, IL 62812

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Market trends in 62812, IL

Last updated September 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

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$110,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,700 sq ft
905 Glendale St, Benton, IL 62812
$160,000
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
9444 Martin St, Benton, IL 62812
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Sale history for 712 E Forest St

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB313128

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB421172

Aug 10, 2018

Sold

$18,500

$18/sq ft

Jun 14, 2018

Listed

$34,000

$34/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,240 (−0.3%)

$1,820 + $13,485

$15,305

2024

$1,243 (+5.6%)

$1,820 + $13,485

$15,305

2023

$1,177 (+4.9%)

$1,715 + $12,720

$14,435

2022

$1,122 (+7.9%)

$1,505 + $11,160

$12,665

2021

$1,040 (+0.2%)

$1,370 + $10,145

$11,515

2020

$1,038 (+2.3%)

$1,200 + $8,900

$10,100

2019

$1,015 (+0.7%)

$1,220 + $9,050

$10,270

2018

$1,008 (+156.5%)

$1,190 + $8,835

$10,025

2017

$393 (+6.1%)

$1,195 + $8,880

$10,075

2016

$370 (+14.3%)

$1,175 + $8,745

$9,920

2015

$324 (−5.0%)

$1,145 + $8,515

$9,660

2014

$341 (+4.6%)

$1,085 + $8,085

$9,170

2013

$326

$1,100 + $8,183

$9,283

Tax history for 712 E Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,240 (−0.3%)

$1,820 + $13,485

$15,305

2024

$1,243 (+5.6%)

$1,820 + $13,485

$15,305

2023

$1,177 (+4.9%)

$1,715 + $12,720

$14,435

2022

$1,122 (+7.9%)

$1,505 + $11,160

$12,665

2021

$1,040 (+0.2%)

$1,370 + $10,145

$11,515

2020

$1,038 (+2.3%)

$1,200 + $8,900

$10,100

2019

$1,015 (+0.7%)

$1,220 + $9,050

$10,270

2018

$1,008 (+156.5%)

$1,190 + $8,835

$10,025

2017

$393 (+6.1%)

$1,195 + $8,880

$10,075

2016

$370 (+14.3%)

$1,175 + $8,745

$9,920

2015

$324 (−5.0%)

$1,145 + $8,515

$9,660

2014

$341 (+4.6%)

$1,085 + $8,085

$9,170

2013

$326

$1,100 + $8,183

$9,283

*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

7,206 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Franklin County

APN

819279004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Area: 1008
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 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: Living Room

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Kitchen

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Den/Office

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Baseboard, No Cooling

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, None

Interior Features
Blinds,Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 60x120
Zoning: Residential

Building Information
Building Area Total: 1008

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: 393
Tax Legal Description: WW McFalls 4th Add lot 5 blk B

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer

Location

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

Location Information
Directions: East off Benton Square to stop lights (McLeansboro St) turn right. Go to Fo
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,206 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 819279004

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: 1008
Building Area Total: 1008
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1977

Around this home

Schools

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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$56,000 – $68,000

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Home values near 712 E Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
707 Forrest Street, Benton, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$232,276
503 S McLeansboro Street, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 859 Sq. Ft.	$63,348

Address	Redfin Estimate
710 Forrest Street, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$60,219
802 McKinley Street, Benton, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$352,087

Address	Redfin Estimate
410 Taft Street, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
814 McKinley Street, Benton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$43,939

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