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.

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

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
Doty
LISTING UPDATED: 10/31/2025 03:02 PM

Property Details for 601 1st Street

StatusActive
MLS #EB460063
Days on Market69
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

$1,529 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,112

Property Taxes

$418

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 601 1st Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: From South Main turn West onto Hudelson street home is on the corner of 1st and Hudelson.
  • Latitude: 37.991401
  • Longitude: -88.922146
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0819137001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,012
  • Tax Legal Description: To follow on Deed
  • 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: 2
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2570.0
  • Living Area: 2570.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Extra Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 177x298x177x298
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
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, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Wall Unit(s)
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
  • Operating Recording Device: Audio & Video
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 2570.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • 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: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 13
  • 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 601 1st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 2, 2026

Hold

MRED #460063

—
Dec 31, 2025

Active Under Contract

MRED #460063

—
Dec 21, 2025

Hold

MRED #460063

—
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
01/02/2026

Hold

MRED #460063

—
12/31/2025

Active Under Contract

MRED #460063

—
12/21/2025

Hold

MRED #460063

—
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

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

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

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 601 1st Street, Benton, IL 62812

601 1st Street is a single family home for sale in Benton, IL 62812. This property was listed for sale on October 9, 2025 by Heavenly Homes Real Estate, it's currently listed at $225,000. It has been on the market for a total of 69 days and was last sold on August 21, 2001. 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. 601 1st Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,570 sqft single family home built in 1977.

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