




1911 Benton St, Granite City, IL, 62040
About This Home
Built in 1910, this Granite City home at 1911 Benton St. is packed with potential. With 5–6 bedrooms, it’s a blank canvas ready for your vision. Investors: this is the ideal Fall/Winter renovation project. The solid structure gives you the foundation—you bring the updates and creativity. Picture a co-living conversion, a modern wealth-building strategy that meets the demand for affordable housing. Granite City’s low property taxes and steady rental demand make this a smart buy with long-term upside. Large homes like this are rare, and forward-thinkers will recognize the chance to create strong cash flow and long-term value. With the right updates, ROI can be significant, tapping into both rental income and property appreciation. Opportunities like this don’t come often—don’t let it pass you by. For end users: if you’ve been searching for true space, here it is. With 5–6 bedrooms, this home can comfortably accommodate a large or multi-generational family. Imagine everyone having their own room while still enjoying the warmth of gathering together. Add your updates, your finishes, your vision—and create a home that reflects your family’s needs and lifestyle. Whether you’re renovating to rent, repositioning for profit, or moving in to make it your own, this property delivers options and opportunity. Property is being sold “as is.” Buyer to verify all facts, figures, and zoning uses prior to closing.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Fixer
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Construction materials: Plaster,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Unfinished
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom5
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Level: Third
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Entrance Foyer,Storage
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Bay Window(s),Insulated Windows,Screens
- Finished area above ground: 1,553
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,553
- Total interior livable area: 1,553 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 222192408201012
- Special condition: Listing As Is
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Exterior features: Garden,Private Yard
- Frontage length: 53
Lot
- Lot size: 6,250 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,City Lot,Corner Lot,Few Trees,Front Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 54 x 126 x 53 x 126
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Additional Parking,Covered,Detached,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Gravel,Off Street,On Street,Outside,Oversized
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
