Welcome home to this spacious and well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering almost 2,500 square feet of comfortable living space! The open-concept main level is perfect for everyday living and entertaining, featuring a generous living room with a beautiful stone fireplace that flows seamlessly into the oversized kitchen complete with abundant cabinetry, expansive counter space, and a large center island with additional seating. The main floor also offers a desirable primary bedroom, full bathroom, convenient laundry room, den/home office, and mudroom at each main entrance of the house providing plenty of storage and everyday functionality. Upstairs you'll find three additional spacious bedrooms and a second full bathroom, offering room for everyone. The furnace and central air units offer 2 zone climate control to help keep the entire house a comfortable temperature and the tankless water heater provides endless hot water! Step outside to enjoy the welcoming covered front porch, side porch, and fully fenced backyard-ideal for children, pets, or outdoor entertaining. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those needing extra storage will appreciate the incredible garage space, including an oversized heated attached 2-car garage plus an additional detached 2-car garage, providing room for up to four vehicles, a workshop, or all your toys. Situated across the street from the Forrest Library, this home offers the perfect combination of space, practicality, and small-town charm. Don't miss your opportunity to make 500 N. Pearl Street your next home!
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Zestimate®
$225,000
500 N Pearl St, Forrest, IL 61741
4beds
2,491sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
8,448 Square Feet Lot
$225,000 Zestimate®
$90/sqft
$1,749 Estimated rent
Home value
$225,000
Estimated sales range
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Beautiful stone fireplaceDesirable primary bedroomExpansive counter spaceOpen-concept main levelIncredible garage spaceOversized kitchenAbundant cabinetry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jarrin Blunier 815-867-3971,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Jarrin Blunier
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12695340
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Mud Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Closet, Country Kitchen)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Rented, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Bathroom
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Cellar,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,757
- Total interior livable area: 2,491 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,448 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 128
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Parcel number: 262604280005
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Forrest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $90/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $183,534
- Annual tax amount: $4,954
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Listing terms: USRD
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Sold | $225,000-2.2%$90/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12695340 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Contingent | $230,000$92/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12695340 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000$92/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12695340 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,959 +8.5% | $61,178 +10% |
| 2024 | $4,570 +13% | $55,616 +14% |
| 2023 | $4,044 +9.1% | $48,786 +28.6% |
| 2022 | $3,707 +4% | $37,925 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $3,566 +43.9% | $35,643 |
| 2020 | $2,478 +13.9% | $35,643 +1% |
| 2018 | $2,175 +7.4% | $35,275 +5% |
| 2017 | $2,025 -0.8% | $33,596 |
| 2016 | $2,041 -4.9% | $33,596 -2.1% |
| 2015 | $2,146 -23% | $34,307 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $2,788 | $32,907 -5.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $34,880 -9.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,681 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61741
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Prairie Central Upper Elementary SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Prairie Central Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Prairie Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chatsworth Elementary School
- 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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