314 East John Street

Closed 5/27/21
Closed 5/27/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$79,900
3 beds1,680 sqft
314 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1888Year Built
$48/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This adorable 1.5 story home in Forrest is ready for it's next owners TODAY! So many new updates including a new roof & gutters, windows (with a lifetime transferable warranty for new owners!) , fenced in back yard of .28 acres, freshly poured patio, new large deck, flooring throughout main level, and water heater, it is move in ready! Located on the edge of town at the end of John Street, it's quiet and peaceful neighborhood makes enjoying the enclosed front porch easy and relaxing. Call for your...This adorable 1.5 story home in Forrest is ready for it's next owners TODAY! So many new updates including a new roof & gutters, windows (with a lifetime transferable warranty for new owners!) , fenced in back yard of .28 acres, freshly poured patio, new large deck, flooring throughout main level, and water heater, it is move in ready! Located on the edge of town at the end of John Street, it's quiet and peaceful neighborhood makes enjoying the enclosed front porch easy and relaxing. Call for your showing today!

    Sold By Ray Froelich Real Estate LLC

    • Listed by: Jarrin Rabe 815.867.3971 jarrin@IndianCreekRealty.com • Indian Creek Realty
    Listing closed: 05/27/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11048115

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $130,000

    Avg days on market

    48

    Sale-to-list ratio

    90.4%

    Forrest, IL

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    Property Information for 314 East John Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,406 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: Livingston County
    • Area: Forrest
    • Subdivision: Not Applicable
    • Township: Forrest
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.5
    • Num Of Cars: 1.5
    • Air Conditioning Type: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
    • Heat/Fuel: Radiant
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1888
    • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,283 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 8
    • Elementary School: Chatsworth Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Prairie Central Jr High
    • High School District: 8
    • High School: Prairie Central High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 8
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: 1AA
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Unfinished, Concrete Block, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Mud Room, Deck, Enclosed Porch
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1584
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1584
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1584
    • Main Sq Ft: 792
    • Upper Sq Ft: 792
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Wood Fence
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 93 X 132
    • Other Structures: Garage(s)
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Gravel
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Taped
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2544
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2021-04-09T15:17:14
    • Photos Count: 38
    • Relist: N
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Other
    • Master Bedroom Size: 16X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 13X9
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Other
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 13X9
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Dining Room Size: 16X17
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
    • Kitchen Size: 17X8
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Vinyl
    • Laundry Size: 8X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Living Room Size: 17X13
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 8X8
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 18X9
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Size: 16X6
    Deck Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Deck
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    Enclosed Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Enclosed Porch

    Property History for 314 East John Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 27, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1463442239

    		$79,900—
    May 27, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #11048115

    		$79,900—
    Apr 27, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #11048115

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/27/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1463442239

    $79,900
    05/27/2021

    Sold

    MRED #11048115

    $79,900
    04/27/2021

    Pending

    MRED #11048115

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

    Public Records for 314 East John Street

    Taxable ValueLand$2,680Additions$31,034Total$33,714
    Tax Record2025$2,488 ($207 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,044 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,044 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt594 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1888Year Renovated1888CountyLIVINGSTONAPN26-26-03-312-003

    Schools near 314 East John Street

    This home is within Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Prairie Central Primary West
    		Public - PK to 1
    Prairie Central Jr High School
    		Public - 7 to 8
    Prairie Central High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Prairie Central Primary East
    		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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    $79,900
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    12,283
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