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Sold on 09/20/2021
Sandy Schroeder of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

301 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741

  • $176,000

    Last sold 09/20/2021 for $133K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,729

    Sqft ($49/Sqft)

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About 301 W John St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1911
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Grand Victorian with charm and character plus modern updates! Open the front door into a gorgeous foyer complete with original wood floors and woodwork, beautiful staircase, transom windows, working pocket doors, plus a unique cupola sitting area just right for settling in with your favorite book! Main floor includes a large living room, spacious dining room, Master bedroom complete with updated full bath and walk-in closet, spacious modernized kitchen, pantry closet. All appliances stay. There is also a water filtration system included. Off of the kitchen is an additional tiled family room complete with fireplace and patio doors that open to a newer wood deck. Also off the kitchen is designated laundry room. Second floor includes two spacious bedrooms with hardwood floors, a bonus (playroom), plus a newly remodeled full bathroom. Dry Basement is partially finished with lots of usable space for activities and storage. All windows have been replaced. Newer front and back doors. Lots of updates over the past 4 yrs. New HVAC and water heater in 2016. Exterior is vinyl siding. Oversized detached heated garage and fenced yard. We invite you to come and take a look! What a find!!!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Sandy Schroeder
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11221441 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 22 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Victorian
MLS # 11221441
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 2729
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 3233.94
Year Built 1911
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Master Bathroom Desc Full
Master Bedroom Desc Main Level
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Other Room(s) Bonus
Laundry Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
Living Room Main Level
Add'l Room(s) Bonus Room
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Gas Log, Family Room
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Vinyl Siding
Garage Desc Detached
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
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 Prairie Central Upper Elementary
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 26260443300500
$176K
Range: $147K-$204K
Last 30 days 
  • Nov 2021
    Public Records
  • Nov 29, 2021 Sold
    $133,500
  • Oct 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11221441
  • Oct 30, 2021 Sold
    $133,500 (-3.3%)
  • Oct 21, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Sep 21, 2021 Active
    —
  • Sep 16, 2021 Listed
    $138,000 (+16.9%)
  • Mar 2020
    Public Records
  • Mar 31, 2020 Sold
    $118,000
  • Mar 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10600152
  • Mar 27, 2020 Sold
    $118,000 (-4.5%)
  • Mar 2, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Mar 2, 2020 Active
    —
  • Feb 27, 2020 Listed
    —
  • Jan 29, 2020 Active
    —
  • Jan 28, 2020 Price Change
    $123,500 (-1.2%)
  • Jan 2, 2020 Listed
    $125,000 (-3.8%)
  • Dec 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10404734
  • Dec 6, 2019 Expired
    —
  • Sep 10, 2019 Price Change
    $129,900 (-8.5%)
  • Aug 22, 2019 Price Change
    $142,000 (-5.0%)
  • Jun 22, 2019 Price Change
    $149,500 (-2.9%)
  • Jun 5, 2019 Listed
    $154,000 (+77.0%)
  • Feb 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10282275
  • Feb 24, 2019 Sold
    $87,000
  • Jun 29, 2016 Listed
    $89,900
  • Sep 2016
    mls logo MLS # 10193827
  • Sep 26, 2016 Sold
    $87,000
  • Jun 29, 2016 Listed
    $89,900
  • Sep 2016
    Public Records
  • Sep 26, 2016 Sold
    $87,000 (-3.2%)
  • 301 W John St
    $133K
  • Forrest
    —
  • 61741
    $121K -21% y/y
  • Forrest
    $125K -58% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
309 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $164,000 5/2 — 0.02
221 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $158,000 —/— — 0.02
304 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $170,000 —/— — 0.03
317 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $156,000 —/— — 0.04
304 W Watson St, Forrest, IL 61741 $114,000 4/1 — 0.04
220 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $125,000 —/— — 0.04
215 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $163,000 3/2 — 0.04
316 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741 $166,000 3/1 — 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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Prairie Central High School
public Grades 9-12
Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
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