707 Forrest St

Benton, IL 62812

$230,000
Price
4
Beds
1,980 Sq. Ft.
$116 / Sq. Ft.
1,980
Sq. Ft.
$116
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home, where modern upgrades meet timeless comfort. This home offers a layout that can be altered to fit your family's needs. The fourth bedroom can remain as a fully functional home gym or can become a large bedroom with a half bath included! This house offers two living rooms or the option to convert one into a living/dining area. The options are endless! This house was completely redone top to bottom including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC...Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home, where modern upgrades meet timeless comfort. This home offers a layout that can be altered to fit your family's needs. The fourth bedroom can remain as a fully functional home gym or can become a large bedroom with a half bath included! This house offers two living rooms or the option to convert one into a living/dining area. The options are endless! This house was completely redone top to bottom including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as well. The unfished basement offers you the option of so much storage space. This house also has so much to offer as soon as you step outside! Relax by your own above ground pool on the beautiful deck or enjoy the night under the covered patio! You will also have a detached 30x26 two car garage with so much space to for all of your storage needs! This home has so much to offer that you don't want to miss!
  1. Listed by Miranda Melvin • River 2 River Realty

Property Details for 707 Forrest Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
WW McFall
LISTING UPDATED: 01/22/2026 02:01 PM

Property Details for 707 Forrest Street

StatusActive
MLS #PA1263304
Days on Market4
Taxes$1,785 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,400 SF
CountyFranklin County

Location

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Building Information for 707 Forrest Street

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,270 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,121

Property Taxes

$149

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 707 Forrest Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: take S. McLeansboro st to Forest turn west to 707 Forest
  • Latitude: 37.990532
  • Longitude: -88.911654
  • MLSArea Minor: PAAR Area
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0819279001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,785
  • Tax Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 Block B WW McFalls 4th Add
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Benton Consolidated High School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Gravel
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1980.0
  • Living Area: 1980.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120x120
  • 100 Year Plain: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Other
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1960
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: ameren
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 1980.0
  • 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: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
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 707 Forrest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1263304

$230,000—
Jan 22, 2020

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB429440

$15,000—
Dec 26, 2019

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB429440

—
Jul 29, 2019

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB429440

$33,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/18/2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1263304

$230,000
01/22/2020

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB429440

$15,000
12/26/2019

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB429440

—
07/29/2019

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB429440

$33,500

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

Public Records for 707 Forrest Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,330Additions$23,400Total$26,730
Tax Record2023$1,785 ($149 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0819279001

Schools near 707 Forrest 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 707 Forrest Street, Benton, IL 62812

707 Forrest Street is a single family home for sale in Benton, IL 62812. This property was listed for sale on January 18, 2026 by River 2 River Realty, it's currently listed at $230,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on January 22, 2020. 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. 707 Forrest Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,980 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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