Franklin County property record for 217 Election St, Benton, IL 62812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,752 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $870 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0818337004 |
| Primary APN | 0818337004 |
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| Lot Area | 8,752 sqft (0.2 acres) |
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| Street Address | 217 ELECTION ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62812-1357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC TWP RNG W W MCFALLS 2ND ADD LOT 1 & E 49 LOT 2 BLK F |
| Legal Subdivision | G W W MCFALLS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 40600 |
Source: Franklin County records · APN 0818337004
Assessment roll updated June 10, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 ELECTION ST, BENTON, IL 62812-1357 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County records · Assessment roll updated June 10, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Benton City |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Township |
| Elementary School District | Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Benton Consolidated High School District 103 (09 - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,500 (+32.95%) Land $5,295 Building $20,205 | $76,500 (+32.95%) Land $15,885 Building $60,615 | |
| 2024 | $870.00 (+9.16%) | ||
| 2022 | $797.00 (-28.46%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $19,180 Land $3,980 Building $15,200 | $57,540 Land $11,940 Building $45,600 |
| 2021 | $1,114.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Franklin County (17055C), as of November 18, 2009 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 42% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Hamilton County Telephone Co-Op Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cable One Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Delta Communications.
Based on FCC filings for 429 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0550050, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BENTON serves 8,104 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from REND LAKE INTER-CITY WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 31 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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