Franklin County property record for 708 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,192 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,415 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0819279002 |
| Primary APN | 0819279002 |
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| Lot Area | 7,192 sqft (0.165 acres) |
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| Street Address | 708 FORREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62812-3335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC TWP RNG W W MCFALLS 4TH ADD LOT 3 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | G W W MCFALLS 4TH ADD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5031 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
708 Forrest St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 FORREST ST, BENTON, IL 62812-3335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $23,795 Land $1,820 Building $21,975 | $71,385 Land $5,460 Building $65,925 | |
| 2024 | $1,415.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,159.00 (+16.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,900 Land $1,370 Building $16,530 | $53,700 Land $4,110 Building $49,590 |
| 2021 | $999.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 708 Forrest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 708 Forrest 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 192 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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