Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds805 sqft
211 Charles St, Benton, IL 62812
Single FamilyProperty Type
1950Year Built
$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Cute and clean 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on a corner lot in a great neighborhood in Benton. Pack up and move right in. Unfinished basement to help store all your goods. Fenced in backyard to keep you family and pets safe. New garage door just installed. Outside is freshly painted to create some very nice curb appeal.Cute and clean 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on a corner lot in a great neighborhood in Benton. Pack up and move right in. Unfinished basement to help store all your goods. Fenced in backyard to keep you family and pets safe. New garage door just installed. Outside is freshly painted to create some very nice curb appeal.
  • Listed by: JESSICA LINDHORST 618.218.2777 hhrjessicalindhorst@gmail.com • Heavenly Homes Real Estate
Listing closed: 10/07/2025 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB458415

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$82,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Benton, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 211 Charles Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,890 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Subdivision Name: Fairview
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: From North Main Street, turn west on Charles go to 211 Charles
  • Latitude: 38.003557
  • Longitude: -88.92292
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0818184002
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,890
  • Tax Legal Description: Sec Twp Rng Fairview Add W 1/2 Of 5 & 50' Of Lot 6 Blk 2
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: Benton
  • High School: Benton Consolidated High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Benton
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 805.0
  • Living Area: 805.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 51'x135', 25'x68'
  • 100 Year Plain: No
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • 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
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Operating Recording Device: Video
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 805.0
  • 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
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 9.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 12.25
Room 7
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 9.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 13.75
Room 8
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 21.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 9
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 18.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 7.25
Room 10
  • 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 211 Charles Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2025

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458415

$85,000
Oct 7, 2025

Closed

MRED #458415

$85,000
Aug 26, 2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458415

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2025

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458415

$85,000
10/07/2025

Closed

MRED #458415

$85,000
08/26/2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458415

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

Public Records for 211 Charles Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,770Additions$17,615Total$24,385
Tax Record2024$1,981 ($165 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size8,536 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0818184002

Schools near 211 Charles 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: 211 Charles Street, Benton, IL 62812
$85,000
2
805
$10,000
2
1,008
3,484
$37,000
2
700
8,276
$45,000
2
1
1,600
7,405
$86,900
2
960
10,200
$130,000
3
1,296
10,018

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