Active Listings
40
⇩ 4.8% vs 42 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The BENTON, IL real estate market (62812) currently shows 40 active listings, with 12 pending sales. Homes are averaging 25 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 25 days on market compared to 80 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 12.7% year-over-year, from $176,150 to $153,725.
Population: 11,396 · Density: 44.6/mi² · Median household income: $51,978
Typical home value: $89,944 · Homeownership: 73.4%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62812 | Benton, IL 62812 | 0.0 mi | 33 | $7,424,505 | $176,175 | $224,985 |
| 62891 | Valier, IL 62891 | 6.5 mi | 4 | $526,600 | $131,000 | $131,650 |
| 62822 | Christopher, IL 62822 | 7.4 mi | 15 | $1,895,640 | $150,000 | $126,376 |
| 62896 | West Frankfort, IL 62896 | 7.8 mi | 47 | $5,913,117 | $118,600 | $125,811 |
| 62865 | Mulkeytown, IL 62865 | 9.0 mi | 3 | $275,250 | $91,750 | $91,750 |
| 62999 | Zeigler, IL 62999 | 10.6 mi | 3 | $198,576 | $64,225 | $66,192 |
| 62860 | Macedonia, IL 62860 | 10.8 mi | 2 | $374,000 | $187,000 | $187,000 |
| 62816 | Bonnie, IL 62816 | 12.2 mi | 2 | $339,900 | $169,950 | $169,950 |
| 62983 | Royalton, IL 62983 | 12.4 mi | 6 | $1,163,298 | $138,375 | $193,883 |
| 62894 | Waltonville, IL 62894 | 15.5 mi | 2 | $169,000 | $84,500 | $84,500 |
| 62933 | Energy, IL 62933 | 16.8 mi | 1 | $310,000 | $310,000 | $310,000 |
| 62974 | Pittsburg, IL 62974 | 17.0 mi | 6 | $509,400 | $84,900 | $84,900 |
| 62932 | Elkville, IL 62932 | 17.3 mi | 5 | $437,125 | $90,875 | $87,425 |
As of September 2026, there are 40 active listings in BENTON, IL (zip code 62812), compared to 42 the prior year.
The median listing price in BENTON, IL 62812 is $153,725 as of September 2026, a 12.7% decrease from $176,150 the prior year.
Homes in BENTON, IL 62812 spend an average of 25 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 80 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BENTON, IL 62812 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 25 days on market compared to 80 days last year.
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