$268,500

beds

bath

900

square ft

7871 St Hwy 37 Highway

Benton, Illinois 62812

Closed / MLS #12700794 / Single Family / Benton

Listing information updated 9/25/2026 at 6:03am

Nestled on a small hill, this charming farmhouse blends rustic simplicity with modern comfort. The home itself is a cozy structure with welcoming front deck giving it a timeless countryside character. Small farm with beautifully renovated home, 2 bedrooms, living room, new kitchen, wood stove, partially finished basement (room for 3rd bedroom), new 200 amp service with disconnect, attached carport/patio, detached shed/ poultry bldg, 30' x 40' pole barn, finished interior, pond, fenced for livestock all on 7.7 acres.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Propane, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Pond

Square Feet:

900

Lot Size:

6.0-7.99 Acres

Acreage:

7.7

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13x16 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

13x16 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

10x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

9x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

62812

City:

Benton

County:

Franklin

Schools

School District(s):

103, 47

Elementary School:

Benton Cons High School

Middle School:

Benton Cons High School

High School:

Benton Grade School K-8

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Propane, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Pond

Square Feet:

900

Lot Size:

6.0-7.99 Acres

Acreage:

7.7

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13x16 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

13x16 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

10x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

9x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

62812

City:

Benton

County:

Franklin

School District(s):

103, 47

Elementary School:

Benton Cons High School

Middle School:

Benton Cons High School

High School:

Benton Grade School K-8

Listing Office: MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE

Listing Office Phone: 618.435.5531

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