Commercial (General)Commercial
205 E MAIN ST
BENTON, IL 62812
0
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,576 (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.$31,715 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,675
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$95,145
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.
HEM
Benton Consolidated High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
Benton Grade School K-4C
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.9 mi
Benton Grade School 5-8C+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
District: Benton Community Consolidated School District 47
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
205 E Main St 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 86% 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.
Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger
Bigger than 14% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Benton 62812 | Franklin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.17 ac | 14% of homes | 18% of homes |
About 205 E Main St
When did 205 E Main St, Benton, IL last sell?
205 E Main St, Benton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 205 E Main St, Benton, IL?
205 E Main St, Benton, IL is assigned to Benton Consolidated High School (high), rated C+; Benton Grade School K-4 (elementary), rated C; Benton Grade School 5-8 (middle), rated C+. All sit in Benton Community Consolidated School District 47. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 205 E Main St, Benton, IL?
The 2024 property tax bill for 205 E Main St, Benton, IL was $2,576. The county assessed it at $31,715.
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- 1201 E Main St$53K0.26 ac · Sold Jan 1900
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Closest homes
- 110 N Commercial St$147K173 ft · 0.24 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 111 Madison St164 ft · 0.27 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 114 Madison St$102K262 ft · 0.16 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 205 E Church St$138K341 ft · 0.58 ac · Sold Aug 2014
- 114 Madison St$118K341 ft · 0.14 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 207 E Washington St$92K383 ft · 0.1 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 115 Jackson St$130K386 ft · 0.16 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 209 E Washington St394 ft · 3,562 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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- 401 S Main St$203K0.44 ac · Sold $86K · Jan 2017
- 401 W 6th St$255K0.39 ac · Sold $120K · Jan 2017
- 8500 Park Street Rd$290K40 ac · Sold $175K · Jan 2017
- 306 W Webster St$145K588 ft² · Sold $104K · Jan 2017
- 1114 W Webster St$208K0.53 ac · Sold Jan 2017
- 1102 S Main St$135K0.4 ac · Sold Jan 2017
- 408 N Maple St$101K0.21 ac · Sold $24K · Jan 2017
- 218 W 4th St$229K0.4 ac · Sold $83K · Jan 2017
- 118 W Church St$102K0.52 ac · Sold $20K · Jan 2017
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