Franklin County property record for 8904 Carter Ln, Benton, IL 62812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,626 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,626 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 0820228007 |
| Primary APN | 0820228007 |
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| Lot Area | 29,626 sqft (0.68 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8904 CARTER LN |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62812-6843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC TWP RNG HILLCREST ESTATE LOT 6 & N 1/2 OF LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4068 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
8904 Carter Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8904 CARTER LN, BENTON, IL 62812-6843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 20155818 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| 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 | $44,355 Land $8,375 Building $35,980 | $133,065 Land $25,125 Building $107,940 | |
| 2024 | $2,626.00 | ||
| 2022 | $2,271.00 (+11.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,370 Land $6,300 Building $27,070 | $100,110 Land $18,900 Building $81,210 |
| 2021 | $2,034.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8904 Carter Ln in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2009
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8904 Carter Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 30 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.
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