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$200,238
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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

709 S MAIN ST

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

Valuation

$200K
$187K low$213K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,319 (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.$65,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,215
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,265
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,775
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,440

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.10 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
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.

H
Benton Consolidated High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Benton Grade School K-4C-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Benton Grade School 5-8B-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 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

709 S 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Franklin County

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$379K

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$200,238
CheaperTypical $123,464Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

How 709 S Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton 62812Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$200,23883% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac54% of homes55% of homes

About 709 S Main St

How much is 709 S Main St, Benton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 S Main St, Benton, IL is $200,238 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $187,268 to $213,208. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 709 S Main St, Benton, IL last sell?

709 S Main St, Benton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 709 S Main St, Benton, IL?

709 S 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 B-. All sit in Benton Community Consolidated School District 47. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 709 S Main St, Benton, IL compare to other homes in Benton 62812?

Among the 4,560 homes in Benton 62812, it is worth more than 83% of them ($200,238 against a typical $123,464) and its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.36 ac). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 88% 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 709 S Main St, Benton, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 709 S Main St, Benton, IL was $5,319. The county assessed it at $65,480.

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