Franklin County property record for 401 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.441 acres (19,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,580 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0819135005 |
| Primary APN | 0819135005 |
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| Lot Area | 19,246 sqft (0.441 acres) |
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| Street Address | 401 S MAIN ST |
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| City | BENTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62812-1711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC TWP RNG HICKMANS ADD E 244' LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKMANS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1095 |
| Census Tract | 40600 |
401 S Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 S MAIN ST, BENTON, IL 62812-1711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 401 S MAIN ST, BENTON, IL 62812-1711 |
| Document Number | 20170392 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0392 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of September 1, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,440 Land $11,215 Building $39,225 | $151,320 Land $33,645 Building $117,675 | |
| 2024 | $3,580.00 | ||
| 2022 | $3,112.00 (+10.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $37,945 Land $8,435 Building $29,510 | $113,835 Land $25,305 Building $88,530 |
| 2021 | $2,810.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 401 S Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2009
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 401 S Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENTON serves 8,104 people · EPA ID IL0550050 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Sparklight 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: ClearWave, Futiva.
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