Seller's Agent in 2025
Judy Somers
Palen Real Estate
(815) 674-7502
50 Total Sales
316 W John St Forrest, IL 61741
Estimated Value: $163,000 - $191,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,077
Sq Ft
$86/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Living Room
- Home Office
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of December 2025Welcome 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!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Palen Real Estate License #475125301 Listed on: 11/04/2025
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,015
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,077 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Schools
- Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
- Prairie Central Jr High Middle School
- Prairie Central High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Additional Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Lot Dimensions are 124 x 121
Property History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 12/26/25 | Sold | $168,000 | -5.9% | $81 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/14/2025 11/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/04/2025 11/04/25 | For Sale | $178,500 | +46.3% | $86 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/14/2022 01/14/22 | Sold | $122,000 | -9.6% | $72 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/07/2021 12/07/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/10/2021 11/10/21 | For Sale | $134,900 | -- | $79 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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 | $4,363 | $54,596 | $2,680 | $51,916 |
| 2024 | $4,015 | $49,632 | $2,436 | $47,196 |
| 2023 | $3,544 | $43,537 | $2,137 | $41,400 |
| 2022 | $3,116 | $31,915 | $2,137 | $29,778 |
| 2021 | $2,997 | $29,995 | $2,008 | $27,987 |
| 2020 | $1,757 | $29,694 | $2,008 | $27,686 |
| 2019 | $1,741 | $30,612 | $2,070 | $28,542 |
| 2018 | $1,768 | $29,896 | $1,990 | $27,906 |
| 2017 | $1,773 | $28,472 | $1,895 | $26,577 |
| 2016 | $1,788 | $28,472 | $1,895 | $26,577 |
| 2015 | $1,788 | $29,658 | $1,974 | $27,684 |
| 2013 | $2,025 | $30,531 | $2,100 | $28,431 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Judy Somers
-
Jarrin Rabe
JR
Seller's Agent in 2022
Jarrin Rabe
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(815) 867-3971
131 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12509421
APN: 26-26-04-436-001
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID
Nearby Homes
- 105 W Martin St
- 221 E John St
- 500 N Pearl St
- 121 E James St
- 327 E John St
- 203 E Bullard St
- 322 E Watson St
- 109 E Park View Dr
- 102 Lake View Dr
- 13 Timber Ridge Dr
- 26 Timber Ridge Dr
- 13223 N 2760 East Rd
- 506 S 6th St
- 508 S 6th St
- 516 S 6th St
- 510 S 6th St
- 512 S 6th St
- 514 S 6th St
- 518 S 6th St
- 300 E Maple St
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.