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707 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812

$218,200

Last sold 03/10/2026 after 51 Days

4
bed
3
bath
1,980
Sqft ($110/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 707 Forrest St

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1960

HOA fee $0/month

Parking 2 garage spaces

Property 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 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!

Listed by

Listing Office - River 2 River Realty

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS#PA1263304 • last updated 7 months ago

Movoto checked RMLS Alliance for data 1 hour ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Central Air
Heating	Natural Gas, Forced Air
Levels/Style	Ranch
MLS #	PA1263304
Status	Sold
SubType	Single Family Residence
SqFt	1980
Property Tax	1784.82
Year Built	1960

Interior
Total # of Bathrooms	3
# of Full Baths	2
# of Half Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	4
Appliances	Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace	Electric, Family Room, Wood Burning

Exterior
Foundation	Block, Slab
Roof	Shingle
Construction	Frame, Brick, Vinyl Siding
Parking	Detached, Gravel
Lot Features	Corner Lot

Amenities / Utilities
Water Source	Public Sewer, Public

Location
Subdivision	WW McFall
High School	Benton Consolidated High School
APN	819279001
Directions	Take S. McLeansboro St To Forest Turn West To 707 Forest

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Mar 2026
MLS # PA1263304
Mar 10, 2026 Sold
$218,200 (-5.1%)
Feb 5, 2026 Active
—
Jan 18, 2026 Listed
$230,000 (+1433.3%)
Jan 2020
MLS # EB429440
Jan 22, 2020 Sold
$15,000 (-37.2%)
Jul 29, 2019 Listed
$23,900

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2023
$1,785 +19.6%

$26,730 +25.4%
2022
$1,492 +14.1%

$21,315
2021
$1,308 -32.0%

$21,315 +12.1%
2020
$1,922 +51.9%

$19,015 +1.96%
2018
$1,265 +2.1%

$18,650 +1.55%
2017
$1,239 +8.9%

$18,365 +2.68%
2014
$1,138

$17,885

707 Forrest St
$218K
Paar Area
—
62812
$150K +9% y/y
Benton
$142K -1% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
410 Taft St, Benton, IL 62812	$98,000	—/—	—	0.02
708 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	$187,000	—/—	—	0.03
109 Scott St, Benton, IL 62812	$157,000	—/—	—	0.03
706 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	$168,000	—/—	—	0.03
802 Mckinley St, Benton, IL 62812	$300,000	4/2	—	0.04
710 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	$74,000	3/1	—	0.04
709 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812	$19,530	—/—	—	0.04
806 Mckinley St, Benton, IL 62812	$152,000	—/—	—	0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.