7961 N 3000 E Rd

Forrest, IL 61741

$395,000
Price
3
Beds
3,177 Sq. Ft.
$124 / Sq. Ft.
3,177
Sq. Ft.
$124
per Sq. Ft.
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New

Description

Discover peaceful, country living at this beautiful 3-bed, 3 bath Victorian farmstead on 3 picturesque acres between Forrest and Chatsworth. This charming home features a large wraparound front porch, Victorian architectural details, and a 2.5-car attached garage. Inside, two open-concept living areas sit on opposite sides of the kitchen for great flow, with one opening directly to the screened-in porch through beautiful french doors. The majority of the interior has been professionally painted,...Discover peaceful, country living at this beautiful 3-bed, 3 bath Victorian farmstead on 3 picturesque acres between Forrest and Chatsworth. This charming home features a large wraparound front porch, Victorian architectural details, and a 2.5-car attached garage. Inside, two open-concept living areas sit on opposite sides of the kitchen for great flow, with one opening directly to the screened-in porch through beautiful french doors. The majority of the interior has been professionally painted, giving the home a fresh, move-in-ready feel. The kitchen offers a brand-new stainless steel farmhouse sink, an island with eating space, and appliances which are all included in the sale. The first level includes a convenient powder bath, while all three bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located on the second level, including one bedroom with access to a private balcony through french doors for a peaceful country views. Additional features include a new roof (2024), brand new LED lighting and fixtures, professionally cleaned carpet, new septic (2016), replacement windows, two furnaces and two air conditioners. A heated, finished attic provides additional space, and the dry basement-with tuckpointing completed in 2020-adds excellent storage. Outside, the property includes a corn crib, a 480 sq ft shed with water supply, and a 4,349 sq ft pole barn with a 29'x57' concrete floor section-ideal for a workshop, recreation, equipment, storage, or hobby farming. In 2008, the south section was updated with new lumber and metal siding. With open views in every direction and long-term ownership of 33+ years, this well-cared for property offers quality craftsmanship, good bones, and a serene rural setting ready for its next owners.
  1. Listed by Amber Barsema • Keeley Real Estate
    P: (309)-750-3289 C: (309)-750-3289 amber@keeleyrealestate.com

Property Details for 7961 North 3000 E Road

Area
Chatsworth
Subdivision
Not Applicable
Township
Chatsworth
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
10.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2026 08:41 PM

Property Details for 7961 North 3000 E Road

StatusNew
MLS #12598042
Days on Market2
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1924
Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
CountyLivingston County
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Building Information for 7961 North 3000 E Road

Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

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Property Information for 7961 North 3000 E Road

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
  • Parking Details: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Additional Parking, Owned, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath, Historic/Period Mlwk, Replacement Windows
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Finished
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Grid: 82
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Attic, Foyer, Screened Porch, Walk In Closet, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Appliances: Electric Oven
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Central Vacuum, TV-Dish, TV Antenna
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Roof Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 2772
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2772
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3177
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 1748
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1024
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Dimensions: 408.38x320
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Garage(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2903
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 405
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2026-03-27T15:17:04
  • Photos Count: 66
  • Rural: Y
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X18
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: 15X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 21X24
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X21
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 3X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X14
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 6X8
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 4X7
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 7X8
Attic Room Information
  • Room Level: Attic
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Dimensions: 23X29
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 12X14
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 13X20

Property History for 7961 North 3000 E Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12598042

$395,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12598042

$395,000

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

Public Records for 7961 North 3000 E Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,923Additions$80,405Total$91,328
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyLIVINGSTONAPN26-26-12-200-009

Schools near 7961 North 3000 E Road

This home is within Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
Public - 5 to 6
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 Upper Elementary School
Public5 to 6

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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More information about 7961 North 3000 E Road, Forrest, IL 61741

7961 North 3000 E Road is a single family home for sale in Forrest, IL 61741. This property was listed for sale on March 27, 2026 by Keeley Real Estate, it's currently listed at $395,000. This listing's school district is Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8. Nearby schools include Prairie Central Upper Elementary School, Prairie Central Jr High School and Prairie Central High School. 7961 North 3000 E Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,177 sqft single family home built in 1924.

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