Franklin County property record for 8976 Carter Ln, Benton, IL 62812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (18,005 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,721 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0820228003 |
| Primary APN | 0820228003 |
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| Lot Area | 18,005 sqft (0.413 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8976 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 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4068 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
8976 Carter Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8976 CARTER LN, BENTON, IL 62812-6843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $51,040 Land $5,590 Building $45,450 | $153,120 Land $16,770 Building $136,350 | |
| 2024 | $2,721.00 | ||
| 2022 | $2,273.00 (+32.77%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $38,395 Land $4,205 Building $34,190 | $115,185 Land $12,615 Building $102,570 |
| 2021 | $1,712.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8976 Carter Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2009
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8976 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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