For sale

$121,900

Est. $899/mo —

•

1,227

sq ft

121 E James St, Forrest, IL 61741

About this home

Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 1 1/2-story home offering approximately 1,200 square feet of living space in Forrest. This solidly built property has been cleaned and freshly painted throughout, giving it a nice refresh and making it a great option for a family home or rental. The oversized living room features a gas fireplace and a sliding barn door that adds character. The main-floor primary bedroom offers convenient one-level living, and the dining room provides space for everyday meals. NEW WINDOWS THROUGHOUT the home, along with new interior window trim, help bring in natural light. The flooring has been updated and has a full, dry basement. Outside, there's a cement patio in the backyard, along with an oversized one-car garage. This solidly constructed home is a good opportunity for buyers looking for an affordable property with recent updates - ready for someone to bring their own finishing touches and make it their own. This is a home with timeless construction and several updates completed. It offers a solid foundation and good bones for buyers looking for an affordable opportunity in a convenient location. Priced to sell-schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

9,000 sq ftLot Size

$99Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Judy Somers • Palen Real Estate

Listing updated: Jul 15, 2026 at 12:06am

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12539066

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$899 per month

Principal and interest$641

Property taxes

$204

HOA dues

Home insurance

$55

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Prairie Central Upper Elementary School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Prairie Central Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Prairie Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

121 E James St · $121,900

Strong offer

$122K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $122K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Six total rooms
Unfinished full basement

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms
Master bedroom on the main level (15 x 15)
Two additional bedrooms on the second level (each 10 x 10)

Bathrooms
One full bathroom

Kitchen
Main-level kitchen (10 x 10)

Laundry & utility
Laundry room

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 121 E James St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12539066

Jul 9, 2026

Price Changed

$121,900

$99/sq ft

Feb 9, 2026

Price Changed

$124,900

$102/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12432593

Aug 27, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$80,000

$65/sq ft

Aug 4, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

$94,500

$77/sq ft

+27

Don't miss this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home that was refurbished in 2019! Whether you're looking for a great starter home or a solid investment property, this one checks all the boxes. The main floor features a spacious primary bedroom and updated bathroom with tile flooring. The kitchen has modern tile floors, and an adjoining pantry for extra storage. Enjoy outdoor relaxing in the backyard. A detached 1.5-car garage offers additional space for storage or a workshop. If given a bit of TLC this clean, updated, and move-in ready-this home is a great opportunity. House is being sold as is.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10980156

Dec 10, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$80,000

$65/sq ft

Nov 1, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract)

—

Oct 28, 2021

Price Changed

$80,000

$65/sq ft

Jan 26, 2021

Listed (New)

$90,000

$73/sq ft

+15

This 3 bed, 1 bath has had a complete over hall, top to bottom. Brand new bathroom with custom tile. Large living room with gas fireplace and sliding barn door. Spacious 1st floor bedroom. 2 bedrooms upstairs have brand new flooring. Full dining room with fresh paint & flooring. Kitchen is fully updated with new tile floor and pantry. Stove and Samsung fridge stay! Full dry basement with washer/dryer hookup. Brick paver patio in backyard, perfect for entertaining.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10499495

Aug 27, 2020

Listing Removed

—

May 18, 2020

Price Changed

Apr 6, 2020

Price Changed

Oct 17, 2019

Price Changed

Aug 27, 2019

Listed (New)

Public Records

May 14, 1990

Sold

$31,000

$25/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,679 (+9.5%)

$2,346 + $33,488

$35,834

2024

$2,445 (+14.7%)

$2,133 + $30,444

$32,577

2023

$2,131 (+3.7%)

$1,871 + $26,705

$28,576

2022

$2,056 (+2.6%)

$1,871 + $25,190

$27,061

2021

$2,005 (−0.6%)

$1,871 + $25,190

$27,061

2020

$2,018 (−2.1%)

$1,758 + $18,309

$20,067

2019

$2,062 (−5.0%)

$1,758 + $18,309

$20,067

2018

$2,171 (+4.7%)

$1,812 + $18,875

$20,687

2017

$2,073 (−0.8%)

$1,742 + $19,705

$21,447

2016

$2,090 (−2.7%)

$1,659 + $18,767

$20,426

2015

$2,149 (−3.0%)

$1,659 + $18,767

$20,426

2014

$2,216 (−3.8%)

$1,728 + $19,190

$20,918

2013

$2,303

$1,838 + $20,415

$22,253

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

66 ft.

Lot depth

132 ft.

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1934

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,227

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,227

Year built

1934

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Livingston County

APN

26-26-03-158-008

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Forrest, IL • 61741

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.8 hrs

6.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 121 E James St

$118,066

$3,834 under list price of $122K

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Rental earnings

Est. $1,979 per month, based on comparable rentals

Contact listing agent

Judy Somers

Palen Real Estate

815-674-7502

judysomers5@gmail.com

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