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Sold on 11/14/2025
Judy Somers of Palen Real Estate
  • Exterior
  • Other
  • Living
  • Kitchen
  • Entry Way
  • Bedroom
  • Bath

316 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741

  • $168,000

    Last sold 11/14/2025 after 10 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,077

    Sqft ($81/Sqft)

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About 316 W John St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome home to this well maintained ranch-style residence situated on a large corner lot in a desirable neighborhood! Offering three bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, this home combines comfort, space, and functionality in every detail. Step inside to find original hardwood floors, plush carpeting, and a cozy office nook-perfect for remote work or quiet reading. The kitchen features a bright bay window that fills the space with natural light, while the main level laundry adds convenience. The full basement includes an additional stove, refrigerator, and shower. Upstairs, the walk-up attic offers great potential to be finished into additional living space, hobby room, or storage area. Outside, you'll love the attached two-car garage, plus a detached single-car garage and shed-ideal for hobbies, storage, or a workshop. Set on approximately one-third of an acre, this home offers plenty of room to relax, garden, or entertain outdoors. Well-built, well-cared-for, and located in a wonderful neighborhood, this property is the perfect place to call home!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Judy Somers
Listing Office - Palen Real Estate
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12509421 • last updated 6 months ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 23 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Ranch
MLS # 12509421
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 1 Story
Living Area 2077
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 4015
Year Built 1925
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Rooms 7
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Construction Wood Siding
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Desc .25-.49 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 262604436001
$166K
Range: $149K-$182K
Last 30 days 
  • Dec 2025
    Public Records
  • Dec 30, 2025 Sold
    $168,000
  • Dec 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12509421
  • Dec 27, 2025 Sold
    $168,000 (-5.9%)
  • Dec 13, 2025 Pending
  • Nov 14, 2025 Active
  • Nov 4, 2025 Listed
    $178,500 (+46.3%)
  • Jan 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11267366
  • Jan 14, 2022 Sold
    $122,000
  • Jan 5, 2022 Pending
  • Dec 7, 2021 Active
  • Nov 24, 2021 Price Change
    $127,500 (-5.5%)
  • Nov 9, 2021 Listed
    $134,900
  • Jan 2022
    Public Records
  • Jan 14, 2022 Sold
    $122,000 (-4.3%)
  • Oct 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11259877
  • Oct 31, 2021 Listed
    $134,900
  • 316 W John St
    $168K
  • Forrest
  • 61741
    $121K -27% y/y
  • Forrest
    $175K +1% y/y
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