OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2023 for $193K

$225,890

•

1,500

sq ft

8812 Baxter Rd, Benton, IL 62812

About this home

Immaculate, tasteful, rural! What more can you want? This 2 bedroom (potential for 3) 1 bath brick ranch with its open floor plan is nestled in the countryside with crops & wildlife abound. The large Livingroom with its vent less gas fireplace is spacious enough to use one end as a dining area. The beautiful ceiling to floor fireplace makes winter evening warm and cozy! The kitchen with its lovely cabinetry, granite counter tops & stone backsplash is a chef's dream. A snack bar in the kitchen is a perfect spot for homework completion while Mom cooks supper. A cheery sitting area off the kitchen is great for morning coffee with its East & West light exposure. The 2 existing bedrooms are spacious with large closets. DREAM POLEBARN! The 30x60 ft. pole barn has living accommodations (28x25) including a bathroom, wood burner and a/c. This space is perfect for a MANCAVE, GAMING SPACE for the kids, family guest accommodation & so much more. The other portion of the pole barn (28x32) is parking and workspace. A loft with a stairway is ideal for storage. Renovations within the last 2 years: ROOF; GUTTERS; FLOORING & LIGHTING THROUGHOUT; KITCHEN CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, BACKSPASH, STAINLESS APPLIANCES; SOLID SURFACE DUAL BATH VANITY, SHOWER/TUB, TOILET; BEDROOM CLOSET DOORS, EXTERIOR DOORS; REPLACEMENT WINDOWS; UNBELIEVABLE! The 1 acre manicured lawn has 2 outdoor living spaces. This serine piece of property is a perfect getaway from the days stresses.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lynette Ing • MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE

Bought with • Non-Member

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB448398

Redfin Estimate

$225,890

$32K since sold in May 2023$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 96.8% higher than the average sale price ($115K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$156,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
107 S 10th St S, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$27,750
B
3 beds1 bath1,500 sq ft
18863 State Highway 34 Rd, Thompsonville, IL 62890
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$106,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,440 sq ft
703 N Brown St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$136,900
D
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1006 Diamond St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD OCT 3, 2025
$87,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,470 sq ft
208 N Brown St, Benton, IL 62812
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$175,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,610 sq ft
16884 1st South St St, Logan, IL 62856

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Market trends in 62812, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

+2.2% MoM

Median sale price

$120K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,200,001
5 beds3.5 baths5,000 sq ft
8804 Deangelo Ln, Benton, IL 62812
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$315,000
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
406 W Park St, Benton, IL 62812
$230,000
3 beds2 baths1,950 sq ft
13361 State Highway 37 Hwy, Benton, IL 62812
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Sale history for 8812 Baxter Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB448398

May 23, 2023

Sold (MLS)

$193,500

$129/sq ft

May 23, 2023

Sold

$193,500

$129/sq ft

Apr 10, 2023

Contingent

—

Apr 4, 2023

Listed

$199,900

$133/sq ft

Apr 4, 2023

Listed

$199,900

$133/sq ft

+53

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB435350

Dec 3, 2020

Sold

$90,000

$60/sq ft

Jul 22, 2020

Listed

$99,900

$67/sq ft

+31

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$3,799 (+38.8%)

$5,590 + $50,265

$55,855

2023

$2,737 (+31.1%)

$5,275 + $47,420

$52,695

2022

$2,088 (−3.8%)

$4,625 + $41,595

$46,220

2021

$2,170 (+2.8%)

$4,205 + $37,815

$42,020

2020

$2,110 (−0.2%)

$3,690 + $33,170

$36,860

2019

$2,114 (−0.1%)

$3,750 + $33,730

$37,480

2018

$2,117 (−1.7%)

$3,660 + $32,925

$36,585

2017

$2,152 (−16.1%)

$3,680 + $33,090

$36,770

2016

$2,567 (+6.7%)

$3,625 + $32,585

$36,210

2015

$2,406 (−1.9%)

$3,530 + $31,735

$35,265

2014

$2,453 (+0.3%)

$3,350 + $30,140

$33,490

2013

$2,446

$3,389 + $30,515

$33,904

Tax history for 8812 Baxter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$3,799 (+38.8%)

$5,590 + $50,265

$55,855

2023

$2,737 (+31.1%)

$5,275 + $47,420

$52,695

2022

$2,088 (−3.8%)

$4,625 + $41,595

$46,220

2021

$2,170 (+2.8%)

$4,205 + $37,815

$42,020

2020

$2,110 (−0.2%)

$3,690 + $33,170

$36,860

2019

$2,114 (−0.1%)

$3,750 + $33,730

$37,480

2018

$2,117 (−1.7%)

$3,660 + $32,925

$36,585

2017

$2,152 (−16.1%)

$3,680 + $33,090

$36,770

2016

$2,567 (+6.7%)

$3,625 + $32,585

$36,210

2015

$2,406 (−1.9%)

$3,530 + $31,735

$35,265

2014

$2,453 (+0.3%)

$3,350 + $30,140

$33,490

2013

$2,446

$3,389 + $30,515

$33,904

*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 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Franklin County

APN

824100005

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Guest Parking, Oversized

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2

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

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1500
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 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: Bedroom 1

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Living Room

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Family Room

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Kitchen

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Laundry

Room 12 Information
Room 12 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Type: Third Floor

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Baseboard, Electric Water Heater, Central Air

Room Information
Basement: None

Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s),Garage Door Opener(s),High Speed Internet,Solid Surface Counter
Appliances: Dishwasher, Hood/Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Pole Barn, Porch, Replacement Windows
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 1
Lot Size Dimensions: 209x209
Road Surface Type: Paved

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1500

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: 2169.6
Tax Legal Description: SEC 24 TWP 06 RNG 03 1A S SIDE NW NW

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Aerator/Aerobic, Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee 2: 0

School Information
Elementary School: Akin Elementary
High School: Benton Consolidated High School
Middle Or Junior School: Akin Elementary

Location Information
Directions: East on Rt 34 from Benton Public Square. Left on Akin Blacktop. Left onto Baxter Road. Home on the right after the "S" curve.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 824100005

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: 1500
Building Area Total: 1500
Year Built: 1979

Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Phone: 618-435-5531

Around this home

Schools

Akin Community Cons Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

7/10

Benton Cons High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi

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

4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Benton, IL • 62812

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Estimated sale price

$215,000 – $260,000

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Home values near 8812 Baxter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9058 Baxter Rd, Benton, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4234 Sq. Ft.	$479,072

Address	Redfin Estimate
17524 Akin Blacktop, Benton, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$204,631

Address	Redfin Estimate
17106 Akin Blacktop, Benton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$559,553

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