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$204,733
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

11487 BESSIE RD

BENTON, IL 62812
0
Baths
20 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$205K
$189K low$221K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,153 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$24,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,155
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,745
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$43,560

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.124 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ewing-Northern Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.5 mi
H
Benton Consolidated High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi

District: Ewing Northern Community Consolidated District 115

Neighborhood · ZIP 62812These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.230

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,036
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,489
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,766
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

11487 Bessie Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 89% of homes in Franklin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Benton 62812

What homes are worth in Benton 62812

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$47K$411K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Benton 62812.

How it measures up in Benton 62812

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Benton 62812.

Estimated value$204,733
CheaperTypical $124,079Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size20 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

How 11487 Bessie Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton 62812Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$204,73383% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20 ac96% of homes96% of homes

About 11487 Bessie Rd

How much is 11487 Bessie Rd, Benton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 11487 Bessie Rd, Benton, IL is $204,733 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $188,600 to $220,866. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 11487 Bessie Rd, Benton, IL last sell?

11487 Bessie Rd, Benton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 11487 Bessie Rd, Benton, IL?

11487 Bessie Rd, Benton, IL is assigned to Ewing-Northern Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Benton Consolidated High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Ewing Northern Community Consolidated District 115. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11487 Bessie Rd, Benton, IL compare to other homes in Benton 62812?

Among the 4,561 homes in Benton 62812, it is worth more than 83% of them ($204,733 against a typical $124,079) and its lot is bigger than 96% of them (20 ac against a typical 0.35 ac). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 89% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 11487 Bessie Rd, Benton, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 11487 Bessie Rd, Benton, IL was $1,153. The county assessed it at $24,900.

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