Incredibly cute, "homey," & well-maintained bungalow on Martin St. offers approx. 1,300 sq. feet of living space, including 2 BR's, 1.5 BA, enclosed front porch, den/office/potential 3rd BR (no closet), spacious living & dining rooms, both with beautiful hardwood floors, & very nice, high quality Knapp Kitchen w/great service window to dining room & counter for a couple bar stools, & an awesome pantry w/several pull-out drawers. Full, partially finished basement features a large, finished room that could easily become an extra bedroom w/an egress window, plus ample storage space & laundry. Exterior amenities include a 24x24 insulated, detached garage, storage shed, & concrete patio, perfect for grilling out & enjoying the nice evenings. This is truly a well taken care of home, inside & out, & one that makes you feel "at home" almost immediately!
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$160,000
208 W Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741
2beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$167,200 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$1,336 Estimated rent
Home value
$167,200
Estimated sales range
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Insulated detached garageEnclosed front porchBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
David Wayman 815-674-2552,
Eppel Realty
Bought with:
Judy Somers
Palen Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12481576
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Half)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 175 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,392
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 X 132
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 262604431003
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Forrest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $105,825
- Annual tax amount: $2,698
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $160,000+0.1%$123/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Pending sale | $159,900$123/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Contingent | $159,900$123/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,900+97.4%$123/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12481576 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2016 | Sold | $81,000-8%$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2016 | Listed for sale | $88,000+17.3%$68/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2012 | Sold | $75,000-6.2%$58/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10218271 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2012 | Listed for sale | $79,999-3.6%$62/sqft |
Source: Crowne Realty LLC #2113472 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2012 | Listing removed | $82,999$64/sqft |
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| 10/22/2011 | Listed for sale | $82,999$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,699 +14.4% | $35,275 +14% |
| 2023 | $2,360 +4.3% | $30,943 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $2,262 +5.7% | $29,117 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $2,139 -0.4% | $27,365 |
| 2020 | $2,148 +2.2% | $27,365 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $2,101 +22.2% | $26,763 +16.7% |
| 2017 | $1,719 -0.8% | $22,935 |
| 2016 | $1,733 -4.1% | $22,935 -4% |
| 2015 | $1,808 -8.5% | $23,891 -4.6% |
| 2013 | $1,975 | $25,049 -5.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $26,551 +7.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $24,771 |
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Neighborhood: 61741
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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: 4.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Prairie Central Jr High
- High: Prairie Central High School
- District: 8
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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