Residential - Vacant LandResidential
705 W WASHINGTON ST
BENTON, IL 62812
0
Baths
0.26 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.$369 (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.$4,535 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,535
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$13,605
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.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 · 0.8 mi
Benton Grade School K-4C
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.3 mi
Benton Grade School 5-8C+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.3 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
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How it measures up in Benton 62812
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Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger
Bigger than 36% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Benton 62812 | Franklin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.26 ac | 36% of homes | 38% of homes |
About 705 W Washington St
When did 705 W Washington St, Benton, IL last sell?
705 W Washington St, Benton, IL last sold on Feb 21, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 705 W Washington St, Benton, IL?
705 W Washington 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 705 W Washington St, Benton, IL?
The 2024 property tax bill for 705 W Washington St, Benton, IL was $369. The county assessed it at $4,535.
More homes on W Washington St
- 515 W Washington St$113K0.27 ac · Sold Jan 2017
- 1109 W Washington St18 ac · Sold $69K · Aug 2016
- 929 W Washington St0.43 ac · Sold $20K · Dec 2015
- 706 W Washington St$121K0.37 ac · Sold $94K · Oct 2015
- 403 W Washington St$135K0.12 ac · Sold $2K · May 2013
- 703 W Washington St$134K0.26 ac · Sold Feb 2013
- 701 W Washington St$134K0.26 ac · Sold Aug 2012
- 1120 W Washington St$108K1.75 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 1100 W Washington St1.39 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 407 W Washington St$146K0.4 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 401 W Washington St$102K0.12 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 309 W Washington St$59K0.17 ac · Sold Jan 1900
Closest homes
- 709 W Washington St$138K60 ft · 0.25 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 703 W Washington St$134K76 ft · 0.26 ac · Sold Feb 2013
- 94 ft · 1,466 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 701 W Washington St$134K136 ft · 0.26 ac · Sold Aug 2012
- 713 W Washington St$168K160 ft · 0.52 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 408 Mcfall St$129K220 ft · 0.29 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 706 W Washington St$121K223 ft · 0.37 ac · Sold $94K · Oct 2015
- $129K224 ft · 1,621 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
More homes in Benton 62812
- 722 E Taylor St$60K0.16 ac · Sold $6K · Jan 2017
- 105 Virginia St$223K0.65 ac · Sold $21K · Jan 2017
- 706 Jesse St$191K0.16 ac · Sold $69K · Jan 2017
- 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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