$141,000
SOLD SEP 1, 2026

261 S Smith St Forsyth, IL 62535

Forsyth Area
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 Sq Ft
0.25 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 1, 2026

$136 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Maroa-Forsyth Grade School Rated A-
  • Front Porch
  • Shed

About This Home

As of September 2026

Move right into this beautifully updated ranch on a corner lot in the heart of Forsyth! Offering a rare 3-car attached garage, fenced front and back yards, and a storage shed, this home combines comfort, convenience, and functionality. Inside, you'll love the open-concept layout featuring a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen with a breakfast bar—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Fresh paint and brand-new carpet throughout give the home a crisp, move-in ready feel. Both bedrooms feature double-wide closets for ample storage, and all appliances, including the washer and dryer, stay with the home. Major updates completed in 2022 include the roof, HVAC system, and attic insulation, providing peace of mind for years to come. Just steps from beautiful Forsyth Park and the walking trail, and only minutes from schools, shopping, dining, and interstate access, this home offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Home is being sold AS IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Godden

Glenda Williamson Realty License #471019115 Listed on: 07/21/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 11,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-07-14-128-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,077

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1040.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11000.0
  • Parcel #: 07-07-14-128-013
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3077.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Schwartz Richard A and Schwartz Robert W
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1997
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $85,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $60,000 --
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/01/2026 09/01/26 Sold $141,000 -2.7% $136 / Sq Ft
07/28/2026 07/28/26 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2026 07/21/26 For Sale $144,900 -- $139 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,077 $40,726 $3,977 $36,749
2024 $2,831 $37,106 $3,714 $33,392
2023 $2,618 $33,364 $3,414 $29,950
2022 $2,449 $30,944 $3,166 $27,778
2021 $2,252 $28,426 $2,961 $25,465
2020 $2,125 $27,838 $2,900 $24,938
2019 $2,125 $27,838 $2,900 $24,938
2018 $2,110 $28,037 $2,921 $25,116
2017 $2,091 $27,911 $2,908 $25,003
2016 $2,119 $27,978 $2,915 $25,063
2015 $2,055 $27,646 $2,880 $24,766
2014 $1,210 $27,646 $2,880 $24,766
2013 $1,152 $26,619 $2,773 $23,846
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6259883

APN: 07-07-14-128-013

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