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For sale by owner
  • $165,000

    115 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741

    3beds
    1,792sqft
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    $1,273/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1913
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $92/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Original hardwoods refinishedGood-sized side yard
    This 3-bed, 1.5-bath home at 115 E John Street in Forrest has been wonderful. We have upgraded much of the home. The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated, original hardwoods refinished, new high efficiency HVAC system, water softener/filtration (owned), and landscaping have recently been taken care of. There is an unfinished basement with plenty of room for storage and another seating area. There’s a good-sized side yard and an insulated 2-car detached garage that easily doubles as a workspace. It’s only a few blocks from Prairie Central Upper Elementary. It’s a solid, well-kept home, with lots of the original woodwork in a quiet little town, ready for someone to move in and make it theirs. The home is being sold as-is and will be available to close on March 1st 2027. Not offering rent to own. Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a showing, serious inquiries only. Proof of funds or pre-approval is required before an offer is accepted.
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    Property Owner (815) 419-8844

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Heat pump, Radiant, Electric, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central, Wall
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Attic: Pull Down Stair
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,792 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Other
      Lot
      • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 262603307008

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete Block
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1913

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Sewer-Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Forrest

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $92/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $112,998
      • Annual tax amount: $2,848
      • Date on market: 11/9/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,669/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/9/2026Listed for sale$165,000+101.2%$92/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/8/2021Sold$82,000-3.5%$46/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11176416 Report a problem
        9/4/2021Pending sale$85,000$47/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11176416 Report a problem
        8/6/2021Contingent$85,000$47/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11176416 Report a problem
        8/2/2021Listed for sale$85,000+6.9%$47/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11176416 Report a problem
        7/16/2019Listing removed$79,499$44/sqft
        Source: eXp Realty #10302946 Report a problem
        4/1/2019Listed for sale$79,499-0.5%$44/sqft
        Source: eXp Realty #10302946 Report a problem
        1/9/2019Listing removed$79,900$45/sqft
        Source: Keeley Real Estate #107557 Report a problem
        5/21/2018Listed for sale$79,900-5.4%$45/sqft
        Source: Keeley Real Estate #107557 Report a problem
        8/23/2017Price change$84,500-6%$47/sqft
        Source: Keeley Real Estate #107557 Report a problem
        7/10/2017Price change$89,900-2.3%$50/sqft
        Source: Keeley Real Estate #107557 Report a problem
        6/14/2017Listed for sale$92,000-3.2%$51/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/30/2007Sold$95,000$53/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10286278 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,848 +9.4%$37,666 +10%
        2024$2,604 +14.5%$34,242 +14%
        2023$2,274 -2.6%$30,037 +0.6%
        2022$2,335 -16.9%$29,867 +6.4%
        2021$2,809 -0.5%$28,070
        2020$2,822 +7.2%$28,070 +7.9%
        2018$2,633 +38.1%$26,021 +5%
        2017$1,906 -0.8%$24,782
        2016$1,922 -4%$24,782 -4%
        2015$2,002 -14.1%$25,814 -9.4%
        2013$2,332 $28,492 -5.7%
        2011-- $30,200 +9.9%
        2009-- $27,486
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 61741

        Getting around

        48 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        43 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Meadowbrook GS
        • Middle: Prairie Central
        • High: Prairie Central

        Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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