316 W John St

Forrest, IL 61741

$168,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,077 Sq. Ft.
$81 / Sq. Ft.
2,077
Sq. Ft.
$81
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/26/25
Closed 12/26/25
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Description

Welcome home to this well maintained ranch-style residence situated on a large corner lot in a desirable neighborhood! Offering three bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, this home combines comfort, space, and functionality in every detail. Step inside to find original hardwood floors, plush carpeting, and a cozy office nook-perfect for remote work or quiet reading. The kitchen features a bright bay window that fills the space with natural light, while the main level laundry adds convenience. The full...Welcome home to this well maintained ranch-style residence situated on a large corner lot in a desirable neighborhood! Offering three bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, this home combines comfort, space, and functionality in every detail. Step inside to find original hardwood floors, plush carpeting, and a cozy office nook-perfect for remote work or quiet reading. The kitchen features a bright bay window that fills the space with natural light, while the main level laundry adds convenience. The full basement includes an additional stove, refrigerator, and shower. Upstairs, the walk-up attic offers great potential to be finished into additional living space, hobby room, or storage area. Outside, you'll love the attached two-car garage, plus a detached single-car garage and shed-ideal for hobbies, storage, or a workshop. Set on approximately one-third of an acre, this home offers plenty of room to relax, garden, or entertain outdoors. Well-built, well-cared-for, and located in a wonderful neighborhood, this property is the perfect place to call home!
  1. Listed by Judy Somers • Palen Real Estate
    P: (815)-674-7502 C: (815)-674-7502 judysomers5@gmail.com

Sold By Palen Real Estate

Property Details for 316 West John Street

Area
Forrest
Subdivision
Not Applicable
Township
Forrest
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 12/26/2025 09:26 PM

Property Details for 316 West John Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12509421
Days on Market11
Taxes$4,015 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.34 AC / 15,004 SF
CountyLivingston County

Location

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Building Information for 316 West John Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 15,004 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,153 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$819

Property Taxes

$335

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 316 West John Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 8
  • Elementary School: Prairie Central Upper Elementary
  • 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
  • Parking Details: Yes, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Office, Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 124 x 121
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2077
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-11-03T02:00:34
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X17
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 6X5
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 15X7

Property History for 316 West John Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 26, 2025

Sold

MRED #12509421

$168,000—
Dec 12, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925884510

$168,000

+8.5% / yr

Nov 14, 2025

Pending

MRED #12509421

—
Nov 14, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12509421

—
Nov 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12509421

$178,500—
Jan 14, 2022

Sold

MRED #11267366

$122,000—
Jan 8, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1481781688

$122,000—
Jan 5, 2022

Pending

MRED #11267366

—
Dec 7, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11267366

—
Dec 7, 2021

Pending

MRED #11267366

—
Dec 6, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11267366

—
Nov 24, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11267366

$127,500—
Nov 10, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11259877

$134,900—
Nov 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11267366

$134,900—
Oct 31, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11259877

$134,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/26/2025

Sold

MRED #12509421

$168,000
12/12/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925884510

$168,000

+8.5% / yr

11/14/2025

Pending

MRED #12509421

—
11/14/2025

Contingent

MRED #12509421

—
11/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12509421

$178,500
01/14/2022

Sold

MRED #11267366

$122,000
01/08/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1481781688

$122,000
01/05/2022

Pending

MRED #11267366

—
12/07/2021

Contingent

MRED #11267366

—
12/07/2021

Pending

MRED #11267366

—
12/06/2021

Contingent

MRED #11267366

—
11/24/2021

Price Change

MRED #11267366

$127,500
11/10/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11259877

$134,900
11/09/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11267366

$134,900
10/31/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11259877

$134,900

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

Public Records for 316 West John Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,436Additions$47,196Total$49,632
Tax Record2024$4,015 ($335 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size17,431 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyLIVINGSTONAPN26-26-04-436-001

Schools near 316 West 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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