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Price cut: $8.5K (2/20)
$110,000
306 E Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741
2beds
560sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
4,224 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious backyardCompletely redoneShady front porchStainless steel appliancesRoom for petsBrand-new roof
- 152 days |
- 453 |
- 29 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 24, 2026 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Judy Somers 815-674-7502,
Palen Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12487563
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 560 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32x132
Details
- Parcel number: 262603306002
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Forrest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $16,023
- Annual tax amount: $491
- Date on market: 10/6/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Price change | $110,000-7.2%$196/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $118,500-1.3%$212/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $120,000-11.1%$214/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $135,000-12.9%$241/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $155,000$277/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428632 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $155,000$277/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listing removed | $155,000$277/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401034 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $155,000-8.3%$277/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401034 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,000+1026.7%$302/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401034 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2024 | Sold | $15,000-25%$27/sqft |
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| 1/11/2024 | Price change | $20,000-28.6%$36/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11941212 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $28,000+460%$50/sqft |
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| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $5,000$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $496 +9828.4% | $5,341 +14% |
| 2023 | $5 | $4,685 +37.1% |
| 2022 | $5 | $3,417 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $5 | $3,212 |
| 2020 | -- | $3,212 -1.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $3,271 +5% |
| 2017 | -- | $3,115 |
| 2016 | $5 | $3,115 -4% |
| 2015 | $5 +33% | $3,245 -3.1% |
| 2013 | $4 | $3,348 -5.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $3,549 -7.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $3,840 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$767/mo
Principal & interest
$567
Property taxes
$200
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Prairie Central Upper Elementary SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Prairie Central Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Prairie Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Prairie Central Upper Elementary
- Middle: Prairie Central Jr High
- 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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