12863 Bowling Alley Rd

Benton, IL 62812

$650,000
Price
5
Beds
4,329 Sq. Ft.
$150 / Sq. Ft.
4,329
Sq. Ft.
$150
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into sophistication with this stunning executive home designed for comfort and elegance. This home features approximately 4329 ft.² and has 5 bedrooms with each having its own private bath. This home has a total of 6 bathrooms. Spacious custom kitchen with lots of cabinets and a large master suite retreat. This home is close to Rend Lake and Benton Lake and has a 2 car attached garage as well as a 3 car detached garage and a new roof! It also features an upstairs family room overlooking the...Step into sophistication with this stunning executive home designed for comfort and elegance. This home features approximately 4329 ft.² and has 5 bedrooms with each having its own private bath. This home has a total of 6 bathrooms. Spacious custom kitchen with lots of cabinets and a large master suite retreat. This home is close to Rend Lake and Benton Lake and has a 2 car attached garage as well as a 3 car detached garage and a new roof! It also features an upstairs family room overlooking the stocked pond. This property is located on 12.5 acres. Call today to see this beautiful home!
  1. Listed by Terry Toms • Homefinders Realty

Property Details for 12863 Bowling Alley Road

Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 11/24/2025 02:01 PM

Property Details for 12863 Bowling Alley Road

StatusActive
MLS #EB456382
Days on Market339
Taxes$9,570 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1997
Lot Size9.50 AC / 413,820 SF
CountyFranklin County

Location

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Building Information for 12863 Bowling Alley Road

Stories-Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size9.50 AC / 413,820 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,009 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,212

Property Taxes

$798

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12863 Bowling Alley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: From the Benton Square go north on North Main to Bowling Alley Rd. Turn right, home on left side of road
  • Latitude: 38.024769
  • Longitude: -88.917274
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 08-06-451-021
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Parcel Number: 08-06-451-007
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,570
  • Tax Legal Description: DM PARKHILLS SUB DIV EX W 300' OF LOT 5 & 6
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: Benton
  • High School: Benton Consolidated High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Benton
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 4329.0
  • Living Area: 4329.0
  • Lot Features: Pond on Lot, Pond/Lake
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1008x439.76
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Legal Description
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Year Built Source: Unable to Verify Actual Age
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Levels: Two
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 2432.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 4
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1897.0
  • 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
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: Tile
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 31.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 9
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 10
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 30.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 14
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 15
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 12863 Bowling Alley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB456382

$650,000—
Dec 12, 2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454197

$795,000—
Jul 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454197

$795,000—
May 12, 2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB451370

$850,000—
Nov 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB451370

$850,000—
Nov 12, 2023

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB448924

$850,000—
May 12, 2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB448924

$850,000—
Oct 31, 2015

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB331747

$499,900—
Feb 22, 2015

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB331747

$499,900—
Jan 31, 2015

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB325431

$675,000—
Apr 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB325431

$675,000—
Apr 14, 2000

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB128864

$290,000—
Apr 13, 2000

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB128864

—
Jan 13, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB128864

$347,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/08/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB456382

$650,000
12/12/2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454197

$795,000
07/11/2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454197

$795,000
05/12/2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB451370

$850,000
11/17/2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB451370

$850,000
11/12/2023

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB448924

$850,000
05/12/2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB448924

$850,000
10/31/2015

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB331747

$499,900
02/22/2015

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB331747

$499,900
01/31/2015

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB325431

$675,000
04/10/2014

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB325431

$675,000
04/14/2000

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB128864

$290,000
04/13/2000

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB128864

—
01/13/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB128864

$347,000

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

Public Records for 12863 Bowling Alley Road

Taxable ValueLand$15,795Additions$144,995Total$160,790
Tax Record2023$8,664 ($722 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0806451007

Schools near 12863 Bowling Alley Road

This home is within Benton Central Consolidated School District 47.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Benton Grade School K-4
Public - PK to 4
Benton Grade School 5-8
Public - 5 to 8
Benton Cons High School
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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More information about 12863 Bowling Alley Road, Benton, IL 62812

12863 Bowling Alley Road is a single family home for sale in Benton, IL 62812. This property was listed for sale on January 8, 2025 by Homefinders Realty, it's currently listed at $650,000. It has been on the market for a total of 339 days and was last sold on April 14, 2000. This listing's school districts are Benton Central Consolidated School District 47, Benton Cons Hsd 103 School District. Nearby schools include Benton Grade School K-4, Benton Grade School 5-8 and Benton Cons High School. 12863 Bowling Alley Road is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 4,329 sqft single family home built in 1997.

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