Welcome home to this updated 3-bedroom, 1 1/2-story home offering approximately 1,200 square feet of comfortable living space. This solid, well-built property has been thoroughly cleaned and freshly painted throughout, making it truly move-in ready for its next owners.The oversized living room features a cozy gas fireplace and a tastefully designed sliding barn door that adds both charm and function. A large main-floor primary bedroom provides convenient one-level living, while the full dining room is perfect for everyday meals or entertaining. All new windows throughout the home - complete with all new interior window trim - fill the space with natural light and give the entire home a crisp, refreshed feel. Newer flooring, a full basement with washer and dryer, and all appliances included add everyday convenience. Outside, enjoy a backyard cement patio ideal for relaxing or hosting, along with an oversized one-car garage offering extra storage and functionality. Clean and updated, this move-in-ready home offers comfort, quality, and timeless construction - a perfect opportunity for new owners to simply move in and enjoy!
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$124,900
121 E James St, Forrest, IL 61741
3beds
1,227sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$102/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceNatural lightFull dining roomAll appliances includedNewer flooringLarge main-floor primary bedroom
- 177 days |
- 315 |
- 15 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Judy Somers 815-674-7502,
Palen Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12539066
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X19
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,227 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 150x60
Details
- Parcel number: 262603158008
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Forrest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $102/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $97,731
- Annual tax amount: $2,445
- Date on market: 1/3/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,510/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Price change | $124,900-7.4%$102/sqft |
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| 1/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,900+68.6%$110/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Sold | $80,000-15.3%$65/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12432593 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Pending sale | $94,500$77/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $94,500+18.1%$77/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Sold | $80,000$65/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10980156 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2021 | Pending sale | $80,000$65/sqft |
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| 11/1/2021 | Contingent | $80,000$65/sqft |
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| 10/28/2021 | Price change | $80,000-11.1%$65/sqft |
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| 1/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $90,000+20%$73/sqft |
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| 8/28/2020 | Listing removed | $75,000$61/sqft |
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| 5/18/2020 | Price change | $75,000-3.8%$61/sqft |
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| 4/6/2020 | Price change | $78,000-8.2%$64/sqft |
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| 10/17/2019 | Price change | $85,000-5.6%$69/sqft |
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| 8/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $90,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,450 +14.7% | $32,577 +14% |
| 2023 | $2,136 +3.6% | $28,576 +5.6% |
| 2022 | $2,061 +2.6% | $27,061 +34.9% |
| 2021 | $2,010 -0.4% | $20,067 |
| 2020 | $2,018 -7% | $20,067 -6.4% |
| 2018 | $2,171 +4.7% | $21,447 +5% |
| 2017 | $2,073 -0.8% | $20,426 |
| 2016 | $2,090 -2.8% | $20,426 -4% |
| 2015 | $2,150 -6.8% | $21,277 -4.4% |
| 2013 | $2,307 | $22,253 -5.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $23,587 +7.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $21,975 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Prairie Central Upper Elementary SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Prairie Central Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Prairie Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Prairie Central Upper Elementary
- Middle: Prairie Central Jr High
- High: Prairie Central High School
- District: 8
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- Illinois
- Livingston County
- Forrest
- 61741
- 121 E James St
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