Off market jan 2012 for $100K

$194,399

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $683/mo

•

2 ba

•

1,632

sq ft

502 N Center, Forrest, IL 61741

About this home

This owner says sell! Very nice 3 BR, 2.5 bath home with updated kitchen, appliances included, open dining room and large living room with fireplace, vaulted ceiling and skylights. Master has attached bath. Lots of closet space, main floor laundry, furnace/AC new in '09, replacement windows. Deck off of LR, enclosed front porch. Lots of shade trees, flower beds and nice landscaping. 48'x24' heated shop with single car garage on either end plus a 1.5 car garage. Only blocks from all 3 schools. This is a great family home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$119Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by LCBR Conversion Agent • Gerber Real Estate

Bought with LCBR Conversion Agent • Gerber Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10288474

Redfin Estimate

$194,399

$94K since sold in January 2012$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 40.9% higher than the average sale price ($138K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$137,600
A
3 beds2 baths1,735 sq ft
221 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$135,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,380 sq ft
315 N 4th St, Chatsworth, IL 60921
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
$154,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,894 sq ft
209 N 7th St, Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$130,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,377 sq ft
309 E Oak St, Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD OCT 27, 2025
$208,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,354 sq ft
121 W Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$62,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,496 sq ft
136 E Ohio St, Sibley, IL 61773

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Market trends in 61741, IL

Last updated September 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

New listings for sale

$239,000
4 beds1.5 baths1,879 sq ft
718 N Leona Ln, Forrest, IL 61741
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Sale history for 502 N Center

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,582 (+8.6%)

$4,643 + $52,384

$57,027

2024

$4,218 (+13.2%)

$4,221 + $47,622

$51,843

2023

$3,727 (+2.8%)

$3,703 + $41,774

$45,477

2022

$3,625 (+5.1%)

$3,703 + $39,427

$43,130

2021

$3,450 (−0.6%)

$3,703 + $39,427

$43,130

2020

$3,472 (−2.7%)

$3,480 + $37,055

$40,535

2019

$3,567 (+1.6%)

$3,480 + $37,055

$40,535

2018

$3,512 (+42.8%)

$3,588 + $38,201

$41,789

2017

$2,458 (−0.8%)

$3,450 + $37,248

$40,698

2016

$2,478 (−3.7%)

$3,286 + $26,935

$30,221

2015

$2,574 (−3.5%)

$3,286 + $26,935

$30,221

2014

$2,668 (−5.1%)

$3,423 + $27,768

$31,191

2013

$2,813

$3,642 + $29,540

$33,182

Tax history for 502 N Center

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,582 (+8.6%)

$4,643 + $52,384

$57,027

2024

$4,218 (+13.2%)

$4,221 + $47,622

$51,843

2023

$3,727 (+2.8%)

$3,703 + $41,774

$45,477

2022

$3,625 (+5.1%)

$3,703 + $39,427

$43,130

2021

$3,450 (−0.6%)

$3,703 + $39,427

$43,130

2020

$3,472 (−2.7%)

$3,480 + $37,055

$40,535

2019

$3,567 (+1.6%)

$3,480 + $37,055

$40,535

2018

$3,512 (+42.8%)

$3,588 + $38,201

$41,789

2017

$2,458 (−0.8%)

$3,450 + $37,248

$40,698

2016

$2,478 (−3.7%)

$3,286 + $26,935

$30,221

2015

$2,574 (−3.5%)

$3,286 + $26,935

$30,221

2014

$2,668 (−5.1%)

$3,423 + $27,768

$31,191

2013

$2,813

$3,642 + $29,540

$33,182

*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

1.5

Lot width

132 ft.

Lot depth

132 ft.

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

1916

Sq. Ft.

2,520

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Livingston County

APN

26-26-04-283-008

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
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 11'9X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10'4X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11'3X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

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

Living Room Information
Size: 21'5X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Dining Room Information
Size: 13'2X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Kitchen Information
Size: 25'6X
Vinyl Flooring
All Window Treatments

Additional Rooms Information
Partial Basement

Equipment
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Water Softener (Owned), Attic Exhaust Fan, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Satellite Dish

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood Burning

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Built Before 1978
Age: 91-100 Years

Property Features
Deck, Screened Porch

Lot Information
Dimensions: 132X132
On Waterfront
Zoning: COMMR

Property Information
# of Rooms: 6
Main Sq. Ft.: 0
Basement Sq. Ft.: 551
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 0
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 0
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 262604283008

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $1,781
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Finance Code: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

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

Location Information
Township: FORREST
Directions: On Rt 47 in village of Forrest

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,520
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1916
County: Livingston County
APN: 26-26-04-283-008

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

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Schools

Prairie Central Upper Elementary School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Prairie Central Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Prairie Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

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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Forrest, IL • 61741

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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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
503 North Center St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$135,124
403 North Center St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1673 Sq. Ft.	$123,988

Address	Redfin Estimate
423 North Center St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2732 Sq. Ft.	$168,575
524 North Center St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2122 Sq. Ft.	$185,338

Address	Redfin Estimate
523 North Center St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$106,554
422 North Center St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$169,806

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