214 W Watson St Forrest, IL 61741
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,659
Sq Ft
1946
Built
Highlights
- Property is near a park
- Mud Room
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Ranch Style House
- Heated Enclosed Porch
- Skylights
About This Home
As of June 2025From the moment you step foot onto this property, it is evident how meticulously well this home has been cared for, inside and out! This 1-Story home offers the convenience of a low maintenance yard, stone and vinyl exterior with a location just a half of a block away from Prairie Central Upper Elementary. Large improvements have been completed in recent years such as a new roof (2017), reverse osmosis system for drinking water (2022), 100 Amp service with updated electrical, plumbing, windows, kitchen and main floor laundry appliances. The 2.5 car garage (heated and spray-foamed) along with the breezeway/mudroom garage was built in 1986. A family room addition was added in 1996, connecting the original house to the mudroom. The family room features a vaulted ceiling, skylights and boasts beautiful natural light that shines into the kitchen. The front living room and two bedrooms have original hardwood flooring under the carpet. The dry basement has never had a drop of water and leaves room for possibilities for extra living space! Schedule a showing to see for yourself, to see what a quality home this is!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keeley Real Estate License #475208055 Listed on: 05/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,409
Year Built
- Built in 1946
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,659 Sq Ft Home
- Whole House Fan
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Insulated Windows
- Blinds
- Drapes & Rods
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Heated Enclosed Porch
- Carpet
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Attic
- Storm Doors
Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Bathroom
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Breezeway
Schools
- Westview Elementary School
- Prairie Central Upper Elementary Middle School
- Prairie Central High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Water Purifier
- Water Purifier is Owned
- Water Softener is Owned
Additional Features
- Lot Dimensions are 66x132
- Property is near a park
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Sold | $178,000 | +4.8% | $107 / Sq Ft |
| 05/23/2025 05/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/22/2025 05/22/25 | For Sale | $169,900 | -- | $102 / 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 | $2,819 | $41,635 | $2,133 | $39,502 |
| 2023 | $2,409 | $36,522 | $1,871 | $34,651 |
| 2022 | $2,392 | $35,498 | $1,871 | $33,627 |
| 2021 | $2,234 | $33,362 | $1,758 | $31,604 |
| 2020 | $2,248 | $33,362 | $1,758 | $31,604 |
| 2019 | $2,332 | $34,393 | $1,812 | $32,581 |
| 2018 | $2,270 | $33,434 | $1,742 | $31,692 |
| 2017 | $2,115 | $31,842 | $1,659 | $30,183 |
| 2016 | $2,133 | $31,842 | $1,659 | $30,183 |
| 2015 | $2,240 | $33,169 | $1,728 | $31,441 |
| 2013 | $2,441 | $34,546 | $1,838 | $32,708 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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A
Seller's Agent in 2025
Amber Barsema
Keeley Real Estate
(309) 750-3289
13 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Justin Feese
Keller Williams Revolution
(309) 706-7665
187 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12356447
APN: 26-26-04-434-002
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