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Sold on 08/12/2023
Joe Keeley of Keeley Real Estate

214 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741

$125,000

Last sold 08/12/2023 after 3 Days

  • 2

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,280

    Sqft ($98/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 214 W John St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1930
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,841 Sqft
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
When you drive up to this home on the concrete driveway you will note the quality well built construction and the huge concrete parking area for the 26x28 lined and insulated garage and the vinyl fenced in yard. When entering this home you will be impressed by the newer oak kitchen with all new appliances in 2021 and the bay window that overlooks the back yard. The kitchen opens into the back foyer area that has beautiful oak cabinetry and spacious dining area. There is a formal dining room with French Doors that open into the huge 13x21 living room with brick wood burning fireplace. Two bedrooms on the main level and an updated bath with tile floor. The remaining house has new in 2021 laminate flooring throughout except for the mud room off the patio deck that has a tile floor. Full basement with a 3rd bedroom, family room and full bath. Natural woodwork throughout. Newer top of the line wood grain replacement windows. New air conditioning in 2021. Open front porch for summer enjoyment. New sewer line to the city sewer. This very well maintained home is close to the Prairie Central Upper Elementary and the Junior High School. Looking for a quality home that is ready to move into call today.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joe Keeley
Listing Office - Keeley Real Estate
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11855859 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 11855859
Status Closed
SubType 1 Story
Living Area 1280
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.18
Property Tax $ 2890
Year Built 1930
Buyer Agent Commission 3%, % Of Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Add'l Room(s) Bonus Room
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Aluminum Siding
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener(s), Detached
# Garage Spaces 2.5
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2.5
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Forrest
County Livingston
Subdivision Not Applicable
Elementary School Chatsworth Elementary School
Elementary School District 8
High School Prairie Central High School
Middle School District 8
Middle School Prairie Central Jr High
High School District 8
APN 26260443700200
Directions Route 47 To James Street. West 2 Blocks To Property.
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Oct 2023
    Public Records
  • Oct 2, 2023 Sold
    $125,000
  • Sep 2023
    mls logo MLS # 11855859
  • Sep 28, 2023 Sold
    $125,000 (-3.8%)
  • Sep 27, 2023 Pending
    —
  • Aug 12, 2023 Active
    —
  • Aug 9, 2023 Listed
    $129,900 (+62.4%)
  • Sep 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10776209
  • Sep 11, 2020 Sold
    $80,000
  • Sep 9, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Aug 10, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Jul 9, 2020 Listed
    $85,000 (-28.0%)
  • Sep 2020
    Public Records
  • Sep 11, 2020 Sold
    $80,000 (-5.9%)
  • Feb 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10283945
  • Feb 24, 2019 Sold
    $118,000
  • Sep 3, 2013 Listed
    $129,900
  • Dec 2013
    Public Records
  • Dec 23, 2013 Sold
    $118,000 (-9.2%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $3,626 +13.5%
    $45,410 +14.0%
  • 2023
    $3,194 +10.7%
    $39,833 +12.03%
  • 2022
    $2,885 +5.3%
    $35,555 +6.4%
  • 2021
    $2,739 -0.6%
    $33,416
  • 2020
    $2,756 -17.5%
    $33,416 -15.46%
  • 2019
    $3,342 +7.6%
    $39,525 +7.74%
  • 2018
    $3,106 +5.7%
    $36,686 +5.0%
  • 2017
    $2,937 -4.4%
    $34,939 -4.0%
  • 2015
    $3,071 +41.9%
    $36,395
  • 2013
    $2,164
    —
  • 214 W John St
    $125K
  • Forrest
    —
  • 61741
    $151K -10% y/y
  • Forrest
    $151K -10% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
220 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $133,000 —/— — 0.01
202 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $134,000 5/1 — 0.02
215 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $169,000 3/2 — 0.03
221 W Krack St, Forrest, IL 61741 $163,000 —/— — 0.03
221 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $161,000 —/— — 0.03
219 W Krack St, Forrest, IL 61741 $93,000 —/— — 0.04
203 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $165,000 2/1 — 0.04
203 W Krack St, Forrest, IL 61741 $85,000 —/— — 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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