From 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!
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$178,000
214 W Watson St, Forrest, IL 61741
2beds
1,659sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$183,400 Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$1,885 Estimated rent
Home value
$183,400
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:29am
Listing courtesy of:
Amber Barsema 309-750-3289,
Keeley Real Estate
Bought with:
Justin Feese
Keller Williams Revolution
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12356447
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X23
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Pantry), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Insulated Windows, Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X24
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Bathroom
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,134
- Total interior livable area: 1,659 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Breezeway
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Dimensions: 66X132
Details
- Parcel number: 262604434002
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Fan-Whole House
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Forrest
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2025 | Sold | $178,000+4.8%$107/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12356447 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Contingent | $169,900$102/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12356447 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900$102/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12356447 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,824 +17% | $41,635 +14% |
| 2023 | $2,414 +0.7% | $36,522 +2.9% |
| 2022 | $2,397 +7% | $35,498 +6.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Prairie Central Upper Elementary SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Prairie Central Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Prairie Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westview Elementary School
- Middle: Prairie Central Upper Elementary
- High: Prairie Central High School
- District: 8
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Livingston County
- Forrest
- 61741
- 214 W Watson St