1911 Benton St

Granite City, IL 62040

$59,900
Price
6
Beds
1,553 Sq. Ft.
$39 / Sq. Ft.
1,553
Sq. Ft.
$39
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Built in 1910, this Granite City home at 1911 Benton St. is packed with potential. With 5–6 bedrooms, it’s a blank canvas ready for your vision. Investors: this is the ideal Fall/Winter renovation project. The solid structure gives you the foundation—you bring the updates and creativity. Picture a co-living conversion, a modern wealth-building strategy that meets the demand for affordable housing. Granite City’s low property taxes and steady rental demand make this a smart buy with long-term upside....Built in 1910, this Granite City home at 1911 Benton St. is packed with potential. With 5–6 bedrooms, it’s a blank canvas ready for your vision. Investors: this is the ideal Fall/Winter renovation project. The solid structure gives you the foundation—you bring the updates and creativity. Picture a co-living conversion, a modern wealth-building strategy that meets the demand for affordable housing. Granite City’s low property taxes and steady rental demand make this a smart buy with long-term upside. Large homes like this are rare, and forward-thinkers will recognize the chance to create strong cash flow and long-term value. With the right updates, ROI can be significant, tapping into both rental income and property appreciation. Opportunities like this don’t come often—don’t let it pass you by. For end users: if you’ve been searching for true space, here it is. With 5–6 bedrooms, this home can comfortably accommodate a large or multi-generational family. Imagine everyone having their own room while still enjoying the warmth of gathering together. Add your updates, your finishes, your vision—and create a home that reflects your family’s needs and lifestyle. Whether you’re renovating to rent, repositioning for profit, or moving in to make it your own, this property delivers options and opportunity. Property is being sold “as is.” Buyer to verify all facts, figures, and zoning uses prior to closing.
  1. Listed by Tamika Evans • Elevate Realty, LLC

Property Details for 1911 Benton Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront
No
Cross Street
19th Street
LISTING UPDATED: 03/03/2026 12:50 PM

Property Details for 1911 Benton Street

StatusActive
MLS #25063797
Days on Market160
Taxes$438 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,250 SF
CountyMadison County IL
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Location

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Building Information for 1911 Benton Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,250 SF

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$328 per month

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Principal and Interest

$292

Property Taxes

$37

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1911 Benton Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Granite City
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: E 20th St. Take 19th St to Benton St, Turn left onto E 20th St, Turn left onto Madison Ave, Turn right onto 19th St, Turn right onto Benton St.
  • Latitude: 38.702628
  • Longitude: -90.152844
  • Postal Code: 62040
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: None
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 22-2-19-24-08-201-012
  • Tax Annual Amount: $438.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Original Plat of Granite City Lot 3 50X125
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Covered, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, Off Street, On Street, Outside, Oversized
  • Parking Total: 1.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: GRANITE CITY DIST 9
  • High School: Granite City
  • High School District: Granite City DIST 9
  • Middle Or Junior School: GRANITE CITY DIST 9
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1553.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Corner Lot, Few Trees, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 54x126x53x126
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6250.86
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1553.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 33
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Disclosures: Code Compliance Required,Flood Plain No,Lead Paint,Occupancy Permit Required,Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Plaster, Vinyl Siding
  • Ownership Type: Private
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: Concrete, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Storage
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bathroom 5
Room 10
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bonus Room

Property History for 1911 Benton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25063797

$81,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25063797

$81,000

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

Public Records for 1911 Benton Street

Taxable ValueLand$500Additions$15,520Total$16,020
Tax Record2024$438 ($36 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt768 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1930CountyMADISONAPN22-2-19-24-08-201-012

Schools near 1911 Benton Street

This home is within Granite City Community Unit School District 9.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lake School
Public - 5 to 12
Coolidge Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Granite City High School
Public - 9 to 12
Frohardt Elementary School
Public - 3 to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Lake School
Public5 to 12

Coolidge Middle School
Public7 to 8

Granite City High School
Public9 to 12

Frohardt Elementary School
Public3 to 4

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 1911 Benton Street, Granite City, IL 62040

1911 Benton Street is a single family home for sale in Granite City, IL 62040. This property was listed for sale on September 24, 2025 by Elevate Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $59,900. This listing's school district is Granite City Community Unit School District 9. Nearby schools include Lake School, Coolidge Middle School and Granite City High School. 1911 Benton Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 1,553 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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