Move right into this beautifully updated ranch on a corner lot in the heart of Forsyth! Offering a rare 3-car attached garage, fenced front and back yards, and a storage shed, this home combines comfort, convenience, and functionality. Inside, you'll love the open-concept layout featuring a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen with a breakfast bar—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Fresh paint and brand-new carpet throughout give the home a crisp, move-in ready feel. Both bedrooms feature double-wide closets for ample storage, and all appliances, including the washer and dryer, stay with the home. Major updates completed in 2022 include the roof, HVAC system, and attic insulation, providing peace of mind for years to come. Just steps from beautiful Forsyth Park and the walking trail, and only minutes from schools, shopping, dining, and interstate access, this home offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Home is being sold AS IS.
Pending
$144,900
261 S Smith St, Forsyth, IL 62535
2beds
1,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully updated ranchCorner lotFresh paintOpen-concept layoutDining areaStorage shedBrand-new carpet
- 41 days
- 136
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bradley Godden 217-875-8081,
Glenda Williamson Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259883
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.11 x 9.11
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.11 x 9.8
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 13.5
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 5
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 13.5
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 6.1
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24.1 x 11.1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,040
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Shed
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 070714128013
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Forsyth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $37,106
- Annual tax amount: $3,077
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Pending sale | $144,900$139/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Contingent | $144,900$139/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $144,900+70.5%$139/sqft |
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| 11/14/2022 | Sold | $85,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,831 +8.1% | $37,106 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $2,618 +6.9% | $33,364 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $2,449 +8.7% | $30,944 +8.9% |
| 2021 | $2,252 +3.2% | $28,426 +2% |
| 2020 | $2,182 +2.7% | $27,855 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $2,125 +0.1% | $27,838 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $2,122 +1.5% | $28,037 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $2,091 -1.3% | $27,911 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $2,119 +3.1% | $27,978 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $2,055 +69.9% | $27,646 |
| 2014 | $1,210 +5% | $27,646 +3.9% |
| 2013 | $1,152 -1.4% | $26,619 |
| 2012 | $1,168 | $26,619 |
| 2011 | -- | $26,619 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $27,438 |
| 2009 | -- | $27,438 +9.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $25,067 |
| 2005 | -- | $25,067 |
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Neighborhood: 62535
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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