OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2015 for $36K

$157,589

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $244/mo

•

1.5 ba

•

2,540

sq ft

304 W Watson, Forrest, IL 61741

About this home

Many unique features w/ limitless possibilities on this well built four Bedroom two Bath home located on huge corner lot. (. 4 acres) in Forrest. Large kitchen/dining area, formal dining room with French Doors, huge living room w/ open stairway and large MBR with bath on Main floor. Three BRs, Sun Porch and balcony on 2nd level. Full basement. Screened in porch. Attached garage. Excellent neighborhood. Asking $59,000

Single-familyProperty Type

1896Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$62Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Joe Keeley • Keeley Real Estate

Bought with Judy Somers • Keeley Real Estate

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Redfin Estimate

$157,589

$122K since sold in September 2015$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 38.5% lower than the average sale price ($256K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$225,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,491 sq ft
500 N Pearl St, Forrest, IL 61741
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$258,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,740 sq ft
411 E Cherry St, Chatsworth, IL 60921
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$280,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths3,034 sq ft
304 E Elm St, Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$327,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,592 sq ft
300 E Maple St, Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$260,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,676 sq ft
531 S 4th St, Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$186,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,357 sq ft
316 E Cleveland St, Cullom, IL 60929

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$2,867/mo

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Market trends in 61741, IL

Last updated October 2026

Sale-to-list price

103.8%

+8.0% MoM

Median sale price

$139K

$109K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 304 W Watson

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,905 (+10.5%)

$3,487 + $23,726

$27,213

2024

$1,724 (+16.3%)

$3,170 + $21,569

$24,739

2023

$1,482 (−2.2%)

$2,781 + $18,920

$21,701

2022

$1,515 (+6.6%)

$2,781 + $18,739

$21,520

2021

$1,421 (−0.6%)

$2,781 + $18,739

$21,520

2020

$1,430 (−3.4%)

$2,614 + $17,612

$20,226

2019

$1,480 (+11.7%)

$2,614 + $17,612

$20,226

2018

$1,325 (+7.1%)

$2,695 + $18,157

$20,852

2017

$1,237 (−0.8%)

$2,591 + $16,506

$19,097

2016

$1,247 (−63.9%)

$2,468 + $15,720

$18,188

2015

$3,450 (−0.7%)

$2,468 + $15,720

$18,188

2014

$3,475 (+351.9%)

$2,571 + $30,235

$32,806

2013

$769

$2,735 + $32,165

$34,900

Tax history for 304 W Watson

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,905 (+10.5%)

$3,487 + $23,726

$27,213

2024

$1,724 (+16.3%)

$3,170 + $21,569

$24,739

2023

$1,482 (−2.2%)

$2,781 + $18,920

$21,701

2022

$1,515 (+6.6%)

$2,781 + $18,739

$21,520

2021

$1,421 (−0.6%)

$2,781 + $18,739

$21,520

2020

$1,430 (−3.4%)

$2,614 + $17,612

$20,226

2019

$1,480 (+11.7%)

$2,614 + $17,612

$20,226

2018

$1,325 (+7.1%)

$2,695 + $18,157

$20,852

2017

$1,237 (−0.8%)

$2,591 + $16,506

$19,097

2016

$1,247 (−63.9%)

$2,468 + $15,720

$18,188

2015

$3,450 (−0.7%)

$2,468 + $15,720

$18,188

2014

$3,475 (+351.9%)

$2,571 + $30,235

$32,806

2013

$769

$2,735 + $32,165

$34,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

124 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

1896

Sq. Ft.

3,066

Year built

1896

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Livingston County

APN

26-26-04-433-002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Attached Garage
Gravel Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16 X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 11 X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11.6
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 12 X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Living Room Information
Size: 12 X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Dining Room Information
Size: 12.6
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Kitchen Information
Size: 15.6
Vinyl Flooring
All Window Treatments

Additional Rooms Information
Sun/Florida Room, Office
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 10 X
Vinyl Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Sunroom
Size: 8 X
Carpet Flooring

Equipment
Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Cable TV

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas Logs

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Hot Water/Steam Heating
1 Window/Wall Air Conditioning Unit

Exterior

Building Information
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years

Property Features
Screened Porch

Lot Information
Dimensions: 123.75 X 140.25
On Waterfront
Zoning: SINGL

Property Information
# of Rooms: 8
Main Sq. Ft.: 1760
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1760
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 1760
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 0
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 780
Parcel Identification Number: 2604433002

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $3,479
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 8

Location Information
Township: FORREST
Directions: IL Route 47 north to Watson - two blocks West.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,066
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: 1896
County: Livingston County
APN: 26-26-04-433-002

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

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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 • 4.8mi

3/10

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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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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Home values near 304 W Watson

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 West Watson St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1407 Sq. Ft.	$119,366
316 West Watson St, Forrest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2505 Sq. Ft.	$320,619
319 West Watson St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2626 Sq. Ft.	$231,514
221 North Oak St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2275 Sq. Ft.	$165,631
309 West John St, Forrest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2601 Sq. Ft.	$229,045
220 West John St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1508 Sq. Ft.	$106,233
215 West John St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$187,316

Address	Redfin Estimate
214 West Watson St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1659 Sq. Ft.	$187,650
221 West Watson St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$56,459
311 West Watson St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1786 Sq. Ft.	$132,253
221 West John St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2224 Sq. Ft.	$151,112
301 West John St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2729 Sq. Ft.	$190,047
316 West John St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2077 Sq. Ft.	$200,532
300 North Pearl St, Forrest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3299 Sq. Ft.	$416,154

Address	Redfin Estimate
209 West Watson St, Forrest, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2188 Sq. Ft.	$113,846
215 West Watson St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$112,652
305 West Watson St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 693 Sq. Ft.	$48,723
317 West John St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2195 Sq. Ft.	$162,893
304 West John St, Forrest, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2904 Sq. Ft.	$187,709
203 West John St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1952 Sq. Ft.	$182,921
212 North Pearl St, Forrest, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2704 Sq. Ft.	$312,130

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