3 Bed, 1 Bath Home on the Edge of Town Looking for a peaceful place with room to spread out? This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits right on the edge of town, offering the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Recent Updates Include: Brand new flooring (2024) Fresh interior paint (2024) Fully remodeled bathroom (2024) Gutter guards installed (2020) LARGE yard with plenty of space for outdoor activities, gardening, or future additions Attached carport that has been enclosed - perfect for extra storage, a workshop, or additional living space, connected to basement . This home is move-in ready with modern updates already done for you. Enjoy quiet living with the benefits of town just minutes away!
Active
$159,900
12945 Bowling Alley Rd, Benton, IL 62812
3beds
1,627sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
0.34 Acres Lot
$159,700 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 8 days |
- 757 |
- 27 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 01, 2026 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Ashley Fowler 618-663-0096,
Heavenly Homes Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12603494
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X25
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X20
Heating
- Electric, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Cooktop
Features
- Basement: Finished,Partial,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,627 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 92x158x92x158
Details
- Parcel number: 0806451013
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Benton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $98/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $95,970
- Annual tax amount: $2,344
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$159,700
$152,000 - $168,000
$1,092/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900+72.8%$98/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603494 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2023 | Sold | $92,550$57/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB449775 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2023 | Contingent | $92,550$57/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB449775 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $92,550$57/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB449775 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,344 +47.7% | $31,990 +14% |
| 2023 | $1,587 +9.2% | $28,060 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,453 +15.6% | $25,510 +14% |
| 2021 | $1,257 | $22,380 -1.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $22,760 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $1,238 -0.3% | $22,215 -0.5% |
| 2018 | $1,242 -53.6% | $22,325 -39.2% |
| 2017 | $2,680 +429.6% | $36,690 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $506 | $35,730 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $506 | $33,935 -3% |
| 2014 | $506 +774.8% | $34,975 |
| 2013 | $58 | $34,975 |
| 2012 | $58 -90% | $34,975 +4% |
| 2011 | $580 | $33,630 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $34,365 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,044/mo
Principal & interest
$844
Property taxes
$200
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Benton Grade School 5-8Grades: 5-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Benton Cons High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10Benton Grade School K-4Grades: PK-4Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Benton Grade School K-8
- Middle: Benton Grade School K-8
- High: Benton Cons High School
- District: 47
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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