UPDATE 2/20/24: SELLER RELISTING WITH ADDING BOTH PARCELS EQUALLING 5+ ACRES TOTAL, POLE BARN, FURNISHED 2-3 BEDROOM APARTMENT/AIR BNB RENTAL IN POLE BARN WITH KITCHEN AND 1 BATHROOM. Where do we start with this one!?! The owners have updated practically everything in this 3 bd/1.5 ba home on 1 acre! Some of the NEW updates done in 2021 include: drywall, flooring (including life proof luxury vinyl plank flooring), $13k Smart furnace/ac installed by Ohana hvac, entire kitchen remodel, electrical panel & wiring, all appliances (which stay with the home), french doors, soft closing cabinets, blown in insulation, & much more! In 2022, Terminix installed self-opening vents, vapor barrier, & mold prevention in the crawl space. Don't forget your vehicles, toys & storage, which can go in the 2-car attached garage! All of this is found just a minute or 2 away from the Rend Lake Marina/Recreation areas!
Closed
$275,000
8501 Valley Rd, Benton, IL 62812
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
5 Acres Lot
$287,400 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$1,245 Estimated rent
Home value
$287,400
$270,000 - $305,000
$1,245/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 04, 2026 at 11:41am
Listing courtesy of:
Kimberly Desett 618-435-0382,
Continental Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Non-Member Agent RMLSA
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB450241
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Half)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x13
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, High Efficiency (SEER 14+)
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space,Egress Window
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Detached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 318x700
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 0233300005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Log
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Benton
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2024 | Sold | $275,000-6.8%$183/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB450241 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2024 | Contingent | $295,000$197/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance #EB450241 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2024 | Price change | $295,000+23.4%$197/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #EB450241 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2024 | Price change | $239,000-7.7%$159/sqft |
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| 10/19/2023 | Price change | $259,000-3.7%$173/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,977 +28.9% | $46,215 +17% |
| 2023 | $2,310 +0% | $39,500 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,310 -1.8% | $38,730 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sesser-Valier Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.7 mi
- 9/10Sesser-Valier Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 6/10Sesser-Valier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ses/Val
- Middle: Sesser/Valier
- High: Sesser/Valier
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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