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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,540 sqft$14/sqft
304 W Watson St, Forrest, IL 61741
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1896Year Built
$14/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Many unique features w/ limitless possibilities on this well built four Bedroom two Bath home located on huge corner lot. (.4 acres) in Forrest. Large kitchen/dining area, formal dining room with French Doors, huge living room w/ open stairway and large MBR with bath on Main floor. Three BRs, Sun Porch and balcony on 2nd level. Full basement. Screened in porch. Attached garage. Excellent neighborhood. Asking $59,000Many unique features w/ limitless possibilities on this well built four Bedroom two Bath home located on huge corner lot. (.4 acres) in Forrest. Large kitchen/dining area, formal dining room with French Doors, huge living room w/ open stairway and large MBR with bath on Main floor. Three BRs, Sun Porch and balcony on 2nd level. Full basement. Screened in porch. Attached garage. Excellent neighborhood. Asking $59,000

    Sold By Keeley Real Estate

    • Listed by: Joe 815.848.4388 joe@keeleyrealestate.com • Keeley Real Estate
    Listing closed: 09/30/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10284464

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $168,000

    Avg days on market

    32

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.1%

    Forrest, IL

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    $205,000 | 416 South Center Street, Forrest, IL 61741
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    Unavailable
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    8

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    9

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    Square Feet
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    Property Information for 304 West Watson Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,479 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Forrest
    • Township: FORREST
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
    • Zoning: SINGL
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1896
    • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 8
    • Elementary School: MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1760
    • Room Type: Sun Room, Office
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch Screened
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 4300
    • Main Sq Ft: 1760
    • Upper Sq Ft: 780
    • Lot Dimensions: 123.75 X 140.25
    • Waterfront: Yes
    • Driveway: Gravel
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1760
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 8
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Size: 16 X 22
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 11 X 11
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 11.6 X 12
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Size: 12 X 13
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    Dining Room Information
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Dining Room Size: 12.6 X 14
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
    Kitchen Information
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
    • Kitchen Size: 15.6 X 23
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
    Living Room Information
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Size: 12 X 29
    • Living Room Window Treatments: All
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Vinyl
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 10 X 13.6
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 8 X 12
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
    Office Information
    • Room Type: Office
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Type: Sun Room

    Property History for 304 West Watson Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 30, 2015

    Sold

    MRED #10284464

    $36,000
    Aug 26, 2015

    Pending

    MRED #10284464

    Jan 27, 2015

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10284464

    $79,500
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/30/2015

    Sold

    MRED #10284464

    $36,000
    08/26/2015

    Pending

    MRED #10284464

    01/27/2015

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10284464

    $79,500

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 304 West Watson Street

    Taxable ValueLand$3,487Additions$23,726Total$27,213
    Tax Record2025$1,905 ($159 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,846 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,066 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt780 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,356 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1896Year Renovated1896CountyLIVINGSTONAPN26-26-04-433-002

    Schools near 304 West Watson Street

    This home is within Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 1
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - PK to 1
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Prairie Central Primary West
    PublicPK to 1

    Prairie Central Jr High School
    Public7 to 8

    Prairie Central High School
    Public9 to 12

    Prairie Central Primary East
    PublicPK to 1

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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