$139,900

beds

baths

1,655

square ft

302 W 6th Street

Benton, Illinois 62812

Active / MLS #12634468 / Single Family / Benton

Listing information updated 5/6/2026 at 6:03am

Charming all-brick bungalow located on a beautifully landscaped corner lot in a desirable neighborhood! This spacious home offers the perfect blend of character and functionality, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an office space, gorgeous hardwood floors, a large living room, and a formal dining room ideal for gatherings. The finished basement provides incredible additional living space with a cozy family room, second kitchen, and third bedroom-perfect for guests, extended living, or hobby space. Enjoy relaxing in the enclosed front porch and take advantage of the 1-car detached garage. Numerous updates give peace of mind, including newer HVAC (furnace 2022, A/C 2021), water heater (2022), gutters with guards (2020), exterior vinyl siding updates (2020), and tuckpointing (2020). Basement improvements include new carpet and trim (2021) and a custom bar (2023). Additional features include reverse osmosis system (2023), backflow preventer (2021), updated kitchen faucet (2022), and fireplace professionally serviced (2020, never used since). Security system installed in 2023 includes cameras and motion sensors for added convenience. Garage awning added in 2023 for weather protection. A wonderful home with space, updates, and timeless appeal-ready for its next owner!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Other

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,655

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.17

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

27x13 - Main

Dining Room:

16x12 - Main

Kitchen:

10x11 - Main

Family Room:

28x13 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

20x9 - Basement

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

10x11 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,952

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

62812

City:

Benton

County:

Franklin

Schools

School District(s):

47, 103

Elementary School:

Benton Grade School K-8

Middle School:

Benton Grade School K-8

High School:

Benton Cons High School

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Other

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,655

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.17

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

27x13 - Main

Dining Room:

16x12 - Main

Kitchen:

10x11 - Main

Family Room:

28x13 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

20x9 - Basement

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

10x11 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$2,952

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

62812

City:

Benton

County:

Franklin

School District(s):

47, 103

Elementary School:

Benton Grade School K-8

Middle School:

Benton Grade School K-8

High School:

Benton Cons High School

Listing Office: Homefinders Realty

Listing Office Phone: 618.439.2121

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