Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home offering 1,200 sq. ft. of comfortable living space. Built in 1950, this well-maintained property features refinished hardwood floors throughout the living room, hallway, and bedrooms, providing timeless warmth and character. The home includes a thoughtfully updated bathroom with new vinyl wood plank flooring, refreshed finishes, and maintained original tub. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of space for a large dining table and features original cabinetry paired with an updated countertop (2025) for a clean, functional space. Kitchen appliances include a 2023 refrigerator and 2024 stove, both staying with the home. Additional interior updates include vinyl wood plank flooring in the kitchen and bathroom. Outside, enjoy an attached one-car carport, concrete driveway, and a spacious lot perfect for outdoor activities or gardening. A garden shed adds convenient exterior storage. Home is equipped with central air and forced-gas heat for year-round comfort. This charming property blends classic features with thoughtful updates-ready for its next owner to move in and enjoy.
Active
$130,000
521 N Beech St, Forrest, IL 61741
2beds
1,200sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$123,500 Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached one-car carportMaintained original tubThoughtfully updated bathroom
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 24, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
JoAnna Meister 815-848-3219,
Keller Williams Revolution
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12513137
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X2
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Carport, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 X 132
Details
- Parcel number: 262603159001
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- 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: $108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,048
- Annual tax amount: $2,486
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$123,500
$117,000 - $130,000
$1,049/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $130,000+76.9%$108/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12513137 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2023 | Sold | $73,500-7%$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Pending sale | $79,000$66/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2023 | Price change | $79,000-4.4%$66/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $82,600-0.4%$69/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,491 +11.1% | $27,016 +14% |
| 2023 | $2,242 +44742.8% | $23,698 +13% |
| 2022 | $5 | $20,980 +6.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$786/mo
Principal & interest
$504
Property taxes
$236
Home insurance
$46
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: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Prairie Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 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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