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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,000 sqft$73/sqft
1201 E Ruth St, Benton, IL 62812
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,405 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$73/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Cute 3 bedroom ranch that has been remodeled, new paint and flooring throughout, vinyl exterior, attached carport, detached double garage, fenced yard.Cute 3 bedroom ranch that has been remodeled, new paint and flooring throughout, vinyl exterior, attached carport, detached double garage, fenced yard.
  • Listed by: DAVID MCCOLLUM 618.218.3700 mccollumrealestate@onecliq.net • MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 05/03/2023 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB447524

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$90,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

89.5%

Benton, IL

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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a view of a house with a yard
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Sold 05/08/26

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Square Feet
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Acres
$22,000 | 1111 East Ruth Street, Benton, IL 62812
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$22,000

Sold 05/30/25

3
Bedrooms
1,056
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$91,000 | 1002 South Pope Street, Benton, IL 62812
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Sold 11/01/24

3
Bedrooms
930
Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Property Information for 1201 East Ruth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,025 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: RL Hayes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: From Benton Public Square, north on N. Main, east on Bailey Lane, right on McLeansboro St, left on Ruth to 1201
  • Latitude: 38.007633
  • Longitude: -88.906978
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0817106005
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,025
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 5, R.L. Hayes Addition to the City of Benton, Il.
  • Tax Year: 21
School Information
  • Elementary School: Benton
  • High School: Benton Consolidated High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Benton
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Detached
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1000.0
  • Living Area: 1000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50' x 145'
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Source: Unable to Verify Actual Age
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: Ameren
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Replacement Windows
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Central Air
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1000.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.0
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 1201 East Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2023

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447524

$73,000
May 3, 2023

Closed

MRED #447524

$73,000
Apr 6, 2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447524

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2023

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447524

$73,000
05/03/2023

Closed

MRED #447524

$73,000
04/06/2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447524

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1201 East Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,670Additions$22,515Total$24,185
Tax Record2024$1,448 ($121 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,221 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0817106005

Schools near 1201 East Ruth Street

This home is within Benton Central Consolidated School District 47.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Benton Grade School K-4
PublicPK to 4

Benton Grade School 5-8
Public5 to 8

Benton Cons High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1201 East Ruth Street, Benton, IL 62812
$73,000
3
1,000
7,405
$90,000
3
1,056
10,875
$70,000
3
1,452
8,712
8,976
$22,000
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1,056
10,890
5,976

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