Seller's Agent in 2025
Judy Somers
Palen Real Estate
(815) 674-7502
46 Total Sales
121 E James St Forrest, IL 61741
Estimated Value: $78,000 - $102,214
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,227
Sq Ft
$71/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Laundry Room
- Dining Room
- Living Room
- Central Air
- Family Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Don't miss this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home that was refurbished in 2019! Whether you're looking for a great starter home or a solid investment property, this one checks all the boxes. The main floor features a spacious primary bedroom and updated bathroom with tile flooring. The kitchen has modern tile floors, and an adjoining pantry for extra storage. Enjoy outdoor relaxing in the backyard. A detached 1.5-car garage offers additional space for storage or a workshop. If given a bit of TLC this clean, updated, and move-in ready-this home is a great opportunity. House is being sold as is.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Palen Real Estate License #475125301 Listed on: 08/01/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,445
Year Built
- Built in 1934 | Remodeled in 2019
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 150 x 60
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 1,227 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
- Prairie Central Jr High Middle School
- Prairie Central High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 26, 2021
Closed on
Dec 7, 2021
Sold by
Clark John E
Bought by
Landeros Jose and Duarte Maria
Seller's Agent
Dana Hathorn
Crosstown REALTORS Inc
Buyer's Agent
Star Grieff
Star Grieff Realty
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-11.11%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,054
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.12%
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Outstanding Balance
$62,433
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$24,621
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 13, 2011
Sold by
Clark Sharon Marie
Bought by
Clark John E
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landeros Jose | $80,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Clark John E | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Landeros Jose | $68,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | Sold | $80,000 | -15.3% | $65 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/02/2025 08/02/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | For Sale | $94,500 | +18.1% | $77 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/10/2021 12/10/21 | Sold | $80,000 | -11.1% | $65 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/01/2021 11/01/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/26/2021 01/26/21 | For Sale | $90,000 | -- | $73 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,445 | $32,577 | $2,133 | $30,444 |
| 2023 | $2,131 | $28,576 | $1,871 | $26,705 |
| 2022 | $2,056 | $27,061 | $1,871 | $25,190 |
| 2021 | $2,005 | $20,067 | $1,758 | $18,309 |
| 2020 | $2,018 | $20,067 | $1,758 | $18,309 |
| 2019 | $2,062 | $20,687 | $1,812 | $18,875 |
| 2018 | $2,171 | $21,447 | $1,742 | $19,705 |
| 2017 | $2,073 | $20,426 | $1,659 | $18,767 |
| 2016 | $2,090 | $20,426 | $1,659 | $18,767 |
| 2015 | $2,150 | $21,277 | $1,728 | $19,549 |
| 2013 | -- | $22,253 | $1,838 | $20,415 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Judy Somers
-
Dana Hathorn
Seller's Agent in 2021
Dana Hathorn
Crosstown REALTORS Inc
(815) 600-9449
138 Total Sales
-
Star Grieff
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Star Grieff
Star Grieff Realty
(815) 848-0015
311 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12432593
APN: 26-26-03-158-008
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