Two bedroom, one bath bungalow with "RETRO" charm. From the hardwood floors to the sturdy hand-built cabinets, this home is well built and charming. The large living room provides ample space for both a dining area and living space. The eat-in kitchen has lots of counter top for food preparation. The nice backyard is perfect for kids to play or entertaining. There's a one car detached garage.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Year Built: 1945
Living Area: 910 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
Office Phone: (618) 435-5531
Listing Agent: LYNETTE ING
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator
Basement: No
Interior: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 2
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Porch/3-Season, Replacement Windows
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 1 space
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Detached
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Level
Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Electric, Baseboard, Other
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Benton Consolidated High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Benton Grade School 5-8, Public District Grades 5-8
Benton Grade School K-4, Public District Grades PK-4
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: East on Rt 34 from the Benton Public Square, Left on Frisco, Right on East Smith Street. House on right.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $74,900
Price Per SqFt: $82/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,566
Tax Year: 2020
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This property is $15.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $21/SqFt more than other homes in Benton, IL.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: RMLSA
MLS Number: #EB452983
Listing Office:
Office Name: MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
Office Phone: (618) 435-5531
Listing Agent: LYNETTE ING
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
3
/10
Benton Grade School K-4
1000 E Mckenzie St
Distance between this listing and this school0.76 miles
Public District Grades PK-4
Middle School
6
/10
Benton Grade School 5-8
1000 Forrest St
Distance between this listing and this school0.82 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
High School
3
/10
Benton Consolidated High School
511 E Main St
Distance between this listing and this school0.14 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
3
/10
Benton Grade School K-4
1000 E Mckenzie St
Distance between this listing and this school0.76 miles
Public District Grades PK-4
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Frankfort Intermediate School
800 N Cherry St
Distance between this listing and this school6.49 miles
Public District Grades 3-6
5
/10
Christopher Elementary School
501 S Snider St
Distance between this listing and this school8.19 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Benton Grade School 5-8
1000 Forrest St
Distance between this listing and this school0.82 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Central Jr High School
1600 E 9th St
Distance between this listing and this school6.39 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
9
/10
Ewing-Northern Elementary School
51 N Main St
Distance between this listing and this school7.00 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Assigned Schools
3
/10
Benton Consolidated High School
511 E Main St
Distance between this listing and this school0.14 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Frankfort Community High School
601 E Main St
Distance between this listing and this school7.03 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Christopher High School
1 Bearcat Dr
Distance between this listing and this school8.38 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,259. Most Benton, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 518 E Smith St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 518 E Smith St property is $74,900.
What type of property is this?
The property 518 E Smith St is a house located in Benton, Illinois, 62812.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 518 E Smith St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 518 E Smith St are: Benton Grade School K-4: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Benton Grade School 5-8: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Benton Consolidated High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,566 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 518 E Smith St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 518 E Smith St is 910 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 518 E Smith St is 1945.
This home is located at 518 E Smith St in Benton, IL and zip code 62812. This 910 square foot home, which was built in 1945, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $74,900.
While more than 2 listings in Benton, IL in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 6 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Benton, IL increased by 8.3% between February 2024 and March 2024. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $90,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 57 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.