601 1st St

Benton, IL 62812

$225,000
Price
3
Beds
2,570 Sq. Ft.
$88 / Sq. Ft.
2,570
Sq. Ft.
$88
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a full acre corner lot and has everything you've been looking for! Enjoy a 2-car attached garage plus an impressive 3-car detached garage with a large heated and cooled shop - complete with a full bath! Inside, you'll love the open layout, walk-in closets, and a master suite featuring a walk-in shower. Two driveways offer convenient access and plenty of parking for guests, boats, or RVs. This one checks all the boxes - comfort, space, and endless possibilities!This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a full acre corner lot and has everything you've been looking for! Enjoy a 2-car attached garage plus an impressive 3-car detached garage with a large heated and cooled shop - complete with a full bath! Inside, you'll love the open layout, walk-in closets, and a master suite featuring a walk-in shower. Two driveways offer convenient access and plenty of parking for guests, boats, or RVs. This one checks all the boxes - comfort, space, and endless possibilities!
  1. Listed by Kimberly Desett • Heavenly Homes Real Estate

Property Details for 601 1st Street

Area
Benton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
5.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
5.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Electric, Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 01/18/2026 10:22 AM

Property Details for 601 1st Street

StatusContingent
MLS #460063
Days on Market102
Taxes$5,012 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
Year Built1977
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyFranklin County

Location

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Building Information for 601 1st Street

Stories-Year Built1977Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,514 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,097

Property Taxes

$418

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 601 1st Street

General Information
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Attached, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 37.991401
  • Longitude: -88.922146
  • Unparsed Address: 601 1ST Street
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Egress Window
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
  • Master Bath YN: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Garage: Yes
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 2570
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 177x298x177x298
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Wood Siding, Frame
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: None
  • Building Area Total: 2570
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Photos Count: 53
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13x15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15x15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15x20
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15x27
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12x28
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5x10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19x10

Property History for 601 1st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Active Under Contract

MRED #460063

—
Dec 21, 2025

Hold

MRED #460063

—
Oct 27, 2025

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460063

$225,000—
Oct 10, 2025

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460063

—
Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #460063

$225,000—
Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460063

$225,000—
Aug 21, 2001

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB214619

$120,000—
Aug 20, 2001

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB214619

—
Dec 20, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB214619

$125,000—
Nov 24, 2000

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB211140

$125,000—
Nov 24, 2000

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB210988

$125,000—
Jun 6, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB211140

$125,000—
May 30, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB210988

$125,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Active Under Contract

MRED #460063

—
12/21/2025

Hold

MRED #460063

—
10/27/2025

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460063

$225,000
10/10/2025

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460063

—
10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #460063

$225,000
10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460063

$225,000
08/21/2001

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB214619

$120,000
08/20/2001

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB214619

—
12/20/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB214619

$125,000
11/24/2000

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB211140

$125,000
11/24/2000

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB210988

$125,000
06/06/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB211140

$125,000
05/30/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB210988

$125,000

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Public Records for 601 1st Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,795Additions$53,420Total$69,215
Tax Record2023$5,012 ($418 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0819137001

Schools near 601 1st Street

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

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