Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,005 sqft$25/sqft
701 Highland St, Benton, IL 62812
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,100 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$25/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This 3 bedroom 1 bath bungalow style home is perfect for a family or anyone looking for some extra space. The large corner lot offers plenty of yard space for outdoor activities. It has a single detached garage as well! This would be a great starter home or investment property!This 3 bedroom 1 bath bungalow style home is perfect for a family or anyone looking for some extra space. The large corner lot offers plenty of yard space for outdoor activities. It has a single detached garage as well! This would be a great starter home or investment property!
  • Listed by: Miranda Melvin 618.218.3733 mrnda91@gmail.com • River 2 River Realty
Listing closed: 11/21/2024 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB455648

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$25,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

77.1%

Benton, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 701 Highland Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,316 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: Sunshine
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,100 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: From Joplin st turn onto highland st to destination on your left
  • Latitude: 38.003549
  • Longitude: -88.911091
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0818282010
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,316
  • Tax Legal Description: Sec Twp Rng Sunshine Add Lot 43
  • 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: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1005.0
  • Living Area: 1005.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60x135
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1940
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: ameren
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Operating Recording Device: Audio & Video
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1005.0
  • 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: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • 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 701 Highland Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2024

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB455648

$25,000
Nov 21, 2024

Closed

MRED #455648

$25,000
Nov 10, 2024

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB455648

$55,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2024

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB455648

$25,000
11/21/2024

Closed

MRED #455648

$25,000
11/10/2024

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB455648

$55,000

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

Public Records for 701 Highland Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,715Additions$27,165Total$29,880
Tax Record2024$2,427 ($202 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size8,012 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0818282010

Schools near 701 Highland 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: 701 Highland Street, Benton, IL 62812
$25,000
3
1,005
8,100
$27,500
3
1,500
0
$18,500
3
1
1,200
0
$30,000
8,030
7,991
$92,000
3
1,400
7,840

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