205 E Smith St

1,000 Sq. Ft.
$55 / Sq. Ft.
1,000
Sq. Ft.
$55
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Selling As-Is Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Benton! This property features a brand new roof and offers great potential for someone looking to put in a little work and make it their own. With an estimated 1,000 sq. ft., this home could be a perfect investment, starter home, or project property. Conveniently located near local shops, dining, and schools. Property is being sold As-Is. Owner may finance. Try $1,200 down and $575/month! Broker OwnedSelling As-Is Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Benton! This property features a brand new roof and offers great potential for someone looking to put in a little work and make it their own. With an estimated 1,000 sq. ft., this home could be a perfect investment, starter home, or project property. Conveniently located near local shops, dining, and schools. Property is being sold As-Is. Owner may finance. Try $1,200 down and $575/month! Broker Owned
  1. Listed by Samuel Kinsey • Illinois Realty Group

Property Details for 205 East Smith Street

Architectural Style
A-Frame
LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 10:50 AM

Property Details for 205 East Smith Street

StatusClosed
MLS #25073524
Days on Market95
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size-
CountyFranklin County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Illinois Realty Group

Sold By Illinois Realty Group

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Building Information for 205 East Smith Street

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$375 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$268

Property Taxes

$107

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 205 East Smith Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Latitude: 37.99963196
  • Longitude: -88.91829512
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Joplins 2nd Add
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 08-18-410-009
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: BENTON DIST 47
  • High School: BENTON
  • High School District: BENTON DIST 47
  • Middle Or Junior School: BENTON DIST 47
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1000.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
  • Documents Available: Aerial Photos
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 14
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Disclosures: Agent Owned
  • Construction Materials: Unknown
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Rooms Total: 6

Property History for 205 East Smith Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Closed

MARIS #25073524

$54,900
Feb 3, 2026

Pending

MARIS #25073524

Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25073524

$54,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Closed

MARIS #25073524

$54,900
02/03/2026

Pending

MARIS #25073524

10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25073524

$54,900

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

Public Records for 205 East Smith Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,205Additions$11,685Total$14,890
Tax Record2023$1,282 ($107 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0818410009

Schools near 205 East Smith 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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