717 E Main St

1,300 Sq. Ft.
$111 / Sq. Ft.
1,300
Sq. Ft.
$111
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into this beautifully updated 3- bedroom. 2-bath home right on Main street! Enjoy modern living with stylish finishes throughout. The spacious, fenced-in backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing in privacy. This home features big walk in closets with built in shelving, a new roof in 2022, 13 new windows on the main floor, new plumbing, new electric, new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, and most recently a 30X20 2 car garage was built in the back yard! Make an offer today before its...Step into this beautifully updated 3- bedroom. 2-bath home right on Main street! Enjoy modern living with stylish finishes throughout. The spacious, fenced-in backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing in privacy. This home features big walk in closets with built in shelving, a new roof in 2022, 13 new windows on the main floor, new plumbing, new electric, new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, and most recently a 30X20 2 car garage was built in the back yard! Make an offer today before its gone!
  1. Listed by Allison Gerner • MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE

Property Details for 717 East Main Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 11/30/2025 02:01 PM

Property Details for 717 East Main Street

StatusSold
MLS #EB458015
Days on Market80
Taxes$2,000 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyFranklin County

Location

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Building Information for 717 East Main Street

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Payment Calculator

$868 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$702

Property Taxes

$167

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 717 East Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: head east on main st, the property is right across from caseys gas station
  • Latitude: 37.996162
  • Longitude: -88.908278
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0817361011
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,000
  • Tax Legal Description: sec 17 twp 06 rng 03 kirkpatrick & diamonds add lot 4 & W 18' lot 1 blk 14
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: Benton
  • High School: Benton Consolidated High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Benton
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Gravel
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 2
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Accessibility Features: Level
  • Building Area Total: 1300.0
  • Living Area: 1300.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 61'x184'x60'x196'
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Legal Description
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • 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
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Egress Window(s), Walk-Out Access
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Electric
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1300.0
  • 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: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 9.4
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.1
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.3
Room 10
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.8
Room 11
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 8.5
Room 12
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Description: bathroom back
  • Room Length: 6.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 5.1
Room 13
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Description: bath front
  • Room Length: 8.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room 2
  • Room Width: 9.3
Room 14
  • 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 717 East Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$144,000—
Nov 26, 2025

Closed

MRED #458015

$144,000—
Oct 5, 2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

—
Oct 5, 2025

Pending

MRED #458015

—
Oct 4, 2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$149,900—
Jun 25, 2025

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

—
Jun 24, 2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$159,900—
May 18, 2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$163,500—
May 18, 2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$159,900—
May 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$165,000—
May 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #458015

$165,000—
Aug 15, 2022

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB445095

$93,500—
Aug 15, 2022

Closed

MRED #445095

$93,500—
Aug 1, 2022

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB445095

—
Aug 1, 2022

Pending

MRED #445095

—
Aug 1, 2022

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB445095

—
Jun 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #445095

$97,900—
Jun 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB445095

$97,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$144,000
11/26/2025

Closed

MRED #458015

$144,000
10/05/2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

—
10/05/2025

Pending

MRED #458015

—
10/04/2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$149,900
06/25/2025

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

—
06/24/2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$159,900
05/18/2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$163,500
05/18/2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$159,900
05/17/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB458015

$165,000
05/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #458015

$165,000
08/15/2022

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB445095

$93,500
08/15/2022

Closed

MRED #445095

$93,500
08/01/2022

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB445095

—
08/01/2022

Pending

MRED #445095

—
08/01/2022

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB445095

—
06/27/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #445095

$97,900
06/27/2022

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB445095

$97,900

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

Public Records for 717 East Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,460Additions$23,860Total$29,320
Tax Record2023$2,524 ($210 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0817361011

Schools near 717 East Main 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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