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Last Sold Price
3 beds3,177 sqft$112/sqft
7961 N 3000 E Rd, Forrest, IL 61741
Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$112/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

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 concrete floor 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.

    Sold By Keeley Real Estate

    • Listed by: Amber Barsema 309.750.3289 amber@keeleyrealestate.com • Keeley Real Estate
    Listing closed: 06/23/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12598042

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    Property Information for 7961 North 3000 E Road

    Property Details
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Chatsworth
    • Subdivision: Not Applicable
    • Township: Chatsworth
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
    • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Victorian
    • Zoning: AGRIC
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1924
    • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 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
    • 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: 2
    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
    Jun 23, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12598042

    $355,500
    Jun 11, 2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1944024266

    $355,500
    May 11, 2026

    Pending

    MRED #12598042

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/23/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12598042

    $355,500
    06/11/2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1944024266

    $355,500
    05/11/2026

    Pending

    MRED #12598042

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

    Public Records for 7961 North 3000 E Road

    Taxable ValueLand$12,015Additions$88,446Total$100,461
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,903 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,903 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt786 SqFtStories2Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1934Year Renovated1934CountyLIVINGSTONAPN26-26-12-200-009

    Schools near 7961 North 3000 E Road

    This home is within Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 5 to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - PK to 1
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    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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