For sale

$129,900

Est. $933/mo —

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1,365

sq ft

526 E Smith St, Benton, IL 62812

About this home

Very nice two bedroom one bathroom home, conveniently located in Benton, IL. Updated home, including kitchen and bathroom. Includes Florida room and large mudroom/ office area with closet/pantry. Laundry area is on the main floor. The bathroom is updated and includes shower and bathtub as well as linen storage built-in. Both bedrooms are roomy and each has two closets for storage. The basement is dry and is great storage. The exterior features a fenced in yard with a beautiful custom mural on the garage. There is plenty of parking, with room for two vehicles. Garage entry includes front and rear overhead doors. Note the front portion of the garage shares a wall with the neighboring property. The fenced yard is perfect for relaxing and a great place for pets to hang out. The home is well appointed and has great spaces to work, relax and ample storage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

6,969 sq ftLot Size

$95Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by RONNELL KAROSKI • MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE WF

Listing updated: Nov 3, 2026 at 02:02am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12793018

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$933 per month

Principal and interest$718

Property taxes

$145

HOA dues

Home insurance

$70

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Benton Grade School 5-8

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Benton Cons High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

5/10

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526 E Smith St · $129,900

Strong offer

$132K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $132K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Full unfinished basement

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms, both on the main level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room

Flooring
Luxury vinyl flooring
Carpet

Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 526 E Smith St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12793018

Oct 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

$129,900

$95/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB450898

Mar 7, 2024

Sold (MLS)

$107,500

$79/sq ft

Feb 23, 2024

Pending

—

Feb 14, 2024

Price Changed

$119,000

$87/sq ft

Feb 12, 2024

Relisted

—

Feb 2, 2024

Contingent

—

Jan 31, 2024

Price Changed

$121,000

$89/sq ft

Jan 2, 2024

Price Changed

$127,000

$93/sq ft

Oct 31, 2023

Price Changed

$129,000

$95/sq ft

Oct 30, 2023

Relisted

—

Oct 19, 2023

Contingent

—

Oct 9, 2023

Listed

$119,000

$87/sq ft

Oct 9, 2023

Listed

$133,000

$97/sq ft

+29

Beautifully Remodeled! This 1 level two possibly 3 bed, one bath home has been almost completely redone this past year! The renovations include: Newer roof and gutters, some siding, new electrical panel (200), AC, windows, wiring, doors, flooring, kitchen cabinetry, countertops, back splash, paint, bathroom, and partial basement. The house opens into a lovely sunroom, and then into a spacious living and dining area. The back of the house is a very well done kitchen, laundry room, and a great work at home office space. Look at the pictures, but you really need to see this one!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB447416

Mar 16, 2023

Sold (MLS)

$128,000

$94/sq ft

Feb 5, 2023

Contingent

—

Jan 6, 2023

Listed

$139,900

$102/sq ft

+35

Beautifully remodeled!!! This 1 level two bed, one bath home is NEW, NEW, NEW! The house opens onto a lovely sunroom perfect for morning coffee or evening reading. The large living room accommodates a dining area with plenty of space for a large sitting area as well. Lots of cabinetry and workspace in the kitchen makes cooking a joy. Off the kitchen is a den/office for those who work at home and need a special space. Renovations include: NEW roof, some siding, plumbing, electrical panel (200), windows, wiring, light fixtures, doors, flooring, kitchen cabinetry, counter tops, back splash, appliances, all fresh paint, garage doors and openers, smoke and CO2 detectors, gravel for driveway, topsoil and land scaping, and more. The home has 2 detached garages (18x27 & 12x22). A one car garage close for easy access to the home and another 3-car garage. MAN CAVE! A new patio out back is perfect for yard parties. This home is PERFECT! Hurry! (Owner might consider a trade) No HOA

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB282042

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB272254

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB300843

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

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Mar 23, 2011

Listing Removed

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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB218680

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

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Jan 1, 2002

Listing Removed

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,737 (−0.3%)

$3,050 + $18,395

$21,445

2024

$1,742 (+5.6%)

$3,050 + $18,395

$21,445

2023

$1,650 (+67.1%)

$2,875 + $17,355

$20,230

2022

$987 (+17.6%)

$2,520 + $15,225

$17,745

2021

$839 (−1.0%)

$2,290 + $13,840

$16,130

2020

$848 (+4.2%)

$2,010 + $12,140

$14,150

2019

$814 (+0.3%)

$2,045 + $12,345

$14,390

2018

$812 (+2.5%)

$1,995 + $12,050

$14,045

2017

$792 (+3.8%)

$2,005 + $12,110

$14,115

2016

$763 (+8.8%)

$1,975 + $11,925

$13,900

2015

$701 (−2.2%)

$1,925 + $11,615

$13,540

2014

$717 (+2.9%)

$1,830 + $11,030

$12,860

2013

$697

$1,852 + $11,169

$13,021

Public record

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Lot depth

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Lot size

7,245 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

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Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Franklin County

APN

818432006

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Benton, IL • 62812

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Redfin Estimate for 526 E Smith St

$130,283

$383 over list price of $130K

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larger lot
20 years older
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$152,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
1206 S Commercial St, Benton, IL 62812
$25/sq ft
larger lot
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$136,900 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1006 Diamond St, Benton, IL 62812
$19/sq ft
32 years newer
no basement
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$130,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,392 sq ft
1103 Oliver St St, Benton, IL 62812
$2/sq ft
larger lot
30 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $737 per month, based on comparable rentals

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