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!
Sold for $218,200
$218,200
707 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812
4beds
1,980sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
0.33 Acres Lot
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$110/sqft
$1,275 Estimated rent
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 14, 2026 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Miranda Melvin Mobile:618-218-3733,
River 2 River Realty
Bought with:
Non-Member Agent RMLSA
Non-MLS
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PA1263304
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 7ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 9ft 0in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 21ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 1980
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric, Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,980
- Total interior livable area: 1,980 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 120
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0819279001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Benton
- Subdivision: WW McFall
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Sold | $218,200-5.1%$110/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1263304 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Contingent | $230,000$116/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1263304 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000+1433.3%$116/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1263304 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2020 | Sold | $15,000-37.2%$8/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB429440 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2019 | Pending sale | $23,900$12/sqft |
Source: Hunter Real Estate #EB429440 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,785 +10.1% | $26,730 +14% |
| 2023 | $1,622 +8.7% | $23,445 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,492 -22.5% | $21,315 +14% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Benton Grade School K-4Grades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Benton Grade School 5-8Grades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Benton Cons High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Benton Consolidated High School
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Franklin County
- Benton
- 62812
- 707 Forrest St