Last Sold Price
2 beds1,328 sqft$128/sqft
8065 St Joseph Rd, Benton, IL 62812

Description

28 acres for sale on the outskirts of Benton. There is a 57x71 pole barn on the property with 1,328. sq. ft. of living space inside. The living space includes 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, kitchen, pantry, laundry room and office. The remainder of the pole barn has a nice work space, concrete floor and lots of storage. There are overhead doors on the front and back sides of the building. There is a covered porch off the living area. Also included in the sale is a 14x70 mobile home that has...28 acres for sale on the outskirts of Benton. There is a 57x71 pole barn on the property with 1,328. sq. ft. of living space inside. The living space includes 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, kitchen, pantry, laundry room and office. The remainder of the pole barn has a nice work space, concrete floor and lots of storage. There are overhead doors on the front and back sides of the building. There is a covered porch off the living area. Also included in the sale is a 14x70 mobile home that has been used as a rental. It has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Make an appointment to see it today!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/19/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by MELANIE COLOMBO • C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC.
    P: (618) 922-5061 C: (618) 922-5061 mcolombo21@yahoo.com

Property Details for 8065 St Joseph Road

Status
MLS #
EB437958
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$1,334 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
Year Built
1982
Lot Size
28.00 AC / 1,219,680 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$129,900

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Benton, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 8065 St Joseph Road

Stories-Year Built1982Building Size-Lot Size28.00 AC / 1,219,680 SF

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$975 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$864

Property Taxes

$111

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8065 St Joseph Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Benton
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: South on 37 from the Benton Square to Forrest Baptist Church Rd. Right (E.) on Forrest Baptist Church Rd. to St. Joseph Rd. Right on St. Joseph Rd. to Pole barn home on the left.
  • Latitude: 37.980475662
  • Longitude: -88.95170718
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62812
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 0723400003
  • Parcel Number: 0723300007
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,334
  • Tax Legal Description: Sec 23 TWP 06 RNG 02 9.75 A SE COR S 1/2 SE SW
  • Tax Year: 2019
School Information
  • Elementary School: Benton
  • High School: Benton Consolidated High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Benton
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1328.0
  • Living Area: 1328.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 28.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Survey
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Sewer: Lagoon
  • Water Source: Public, Lagoon
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Pole Barn
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Pole Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 1328.0
  • 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: 16.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 13.11
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.8
Room 9
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 7.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.8
Room 10
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 6.11
Room 11
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 7.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 13.11
Room 12
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 8.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 10.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room 2
  • Room Width: 10.0
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 8065 St Joseph Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2021

Closed

MRED #437958

$170,000
Mar 19, 2021

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB437958

$170,000
Jan 20, 2021

Pending

MRED #437958

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2021

Closed

MRED #437958

$170,000
03/19/2021

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB437958

$170,000
01/20/2021

Pending

MRED #437958

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

Public Records for 8065 St Joseph Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,500Additions-Total$4,500
Tax Record2024$13 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size424,710 SqFtStyleVines and Bush FruitsCountyFRANKLINAPN0723300007

Schools near 8065 St Joseph Road

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8065 St Joseph Road, Benton, IL 62812
$170,000
2
1,328
1,219,680
217,800
$62,000
3
1,116
43,560
$85,000
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217,800
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