Bring your horses or build your dream home overlooking the lake on this stunning 7.9-acres property within the city limits of Benld. Spend your days fishing by the lake, enjoying wide-open space and taking in the peaceful setting. A portion of this land was once previously used for farming beans, making it ideal for crops or gardening. Currently zoned agriculture, with potential to be rezoned residential and possible subdivided-offering endless possibilities. Weather you envision a custom home, a barn for your horses, recreational land, farming, or future development, this property delivers. Rare opportunity to find nearly 8 acres in city limits. Enter property off East Central Ave. Property boarders S. 8th Street. Walk the property anytime and imagine the possibilities!
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Listing Provided by: Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
$197,500
S 8th St, Benld, IL 62009
0beds
--baths
7.9Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
7.9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Overlooking the lakeEnjoying wide-open space
- 76 days |
- 166 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 19, 2026 at 02:12pm
Listing Provided by:
Carla Baugh 618-656-4734,
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26000955
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond
Lot
- Size: 7.9 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Gently Rolling, Pond on Lot, Undeveloped
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 0300219500
- Zoning: Agricultural
- Special conditions: Standard
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: D K Rices Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Benld
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $101
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Owner by Contract
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $197,500 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Estimated monthly payment
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Neighborhood: 62009
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Benld Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Gillespie Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 4/10Gillespie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gillespie Dist 7
- Middle: Gillespie Dist 7
- High: Gillespie Community High Schoo
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




