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Sold on 08/01/2026
Joe Keeley of Keeley Real Estate
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221 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741

$137,600

Last sold 08/01/2026 after 15 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,735

    Sqft ($79/Sqft)

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About 221 E John St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1922
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,405 Sqft
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Very reasonably priced three or four bedroom, two bath home with fully applianced kitchen with breakfast nook, main floor utility, and living room, which the owners of 50 years are selling due to health reasons. Hardwood flooring, two natural gas high efficiency furnaces that are 10 and 12 years old with A/C units and a two year old Generac whole house generator. Front porch for summer enjoyment as well as a back patio deck with Sun Setter Awning. Detached 1.5 car garage with new siding. 10x16 utility shed with floor. The asphalt structural shingled roof is only 10 years old. Fenced in back yard with newer vinyl fencing. This home is ready to move into and won't last long on the market. Call today.
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Listing Agent - Joe Keeley
Listing Office - Keeley Real Estate
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12708734 • last updated 1 month ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Contemporary
MLS # 12708734
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 1.5 Story
Living Area 1735
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.17
Property Tax $ 1756
Year Built 1922
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry Main Level
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Construction Slate
# Garage Spaces 1
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
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 Jr High
Middle School District 8
Middle School Prairie Central Jr High
High School District 8
APN 262603308009
Directions Route 47 To John. East Two Blocks To Home.
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Sep 2026
    mls logo MLS # 12708734
  • Sep 23, 2026 Sold
    $137,600 (+5.9%)
  • Aug 28, 2026 Pending
    —
  • Aug 1, 2026 Active
    —
  • Jul 17, 2026 Listed
    $129,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $1,539 +22.4%
    $27,731 +14.0%
  • 2023
    $1,258 -0.6%
    $24,325 +1.52%
  • 2022
    $1,265 -23.3%
    $23,961 +6.4%
  • 2021
    $1,650 +42.5%
    $22,519
  • 2020
    $1,158 +0.1%
    $22,519 -3.0%
  • 2019
    $1,157 -1.5%
    $23,215 -2.18%
  • 2018
    $1,174 -0.3%
    $23,733 +5.0%
  • 2017
    $1,178 -33.6%
    $22,603 -4.0%
  • 2015
    $1,773 -4.3%
    $23,545
  • 2013
    $1,852
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  • 221 E John St
    $137K
  • Forrest
    —
  • 61741
    $221K +84% y/y
  • Forrest
    $221K +58% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
215 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $77,000 —/— — 0.01
227 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $109,000 —/— — 0.01
209 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $69,000 —/— — 0.03
226 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $179,000 —/— — 0.03
220 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $124,000 2/1 — 0.04
223 N Beech St, Forrest, IL 61741 $110,000 —/— — 0.04
214 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $185,000 —/— — 0.04
222 E Watson St, Forrest, IL 61741 $116,000 2/1 — 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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