Google street view image for 505 S Center St, Forrest, IL 61741

Off market sep 2008 for $115K

$168,258

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $770/mo

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1,739

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505 S Center St, Forrest, IL 61741

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505 S Center St is a 1,739 square foot house on a 0.37 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 23, 2008 for $115,000. Based on Redfin's Forrest data, we estimate the home's value is $168,258.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$97Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$168,258

$53K since sold in September 2008$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($167K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$165,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,660 sq ft
109 E Parkview Dr, Forrest, IL 61741
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$139,900
B
3 beds1 bath1,624 sq ft
508 N Pearl St, Forrest, IL 61741
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$260,500
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,676 sq ft
531 S 4th St, Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$92,500
D
3 beds1 bath1,260 sq ft
505 W Elm St, Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$215,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,687 sq ft
408 E South Court St, Chatsworth, IL 60921
SOLD FEB 6, 2026
$128,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,647 sq ft
811 E Maple St, Chatsworth, IL 60921

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Market trends in 61741, IL

Last updated October 2026

Sale-to-list price

99.1%

4.6% MoM

Median sale price

$138K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

22 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$165,000
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
115 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741
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Sale history for 505 S Center St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,474 (+8.7%)

$3,156 + $52,671

$55,827

2024

$4,118 (+13.2%)

$2,869 + $47,883

$50,752

2023

$3,636 (+19.5%)

$2,517 + $42,003

$44,520

2022

$3,043 (+5.3%)

$2,517 + $34,658

$37,175

2021

$2,891 (−0.6%)

$2,517 + $34,658

$37,175

2020

$2,910 (−2.8%)

$2,366 + $32,573

$34,939

2019

$2,992 (+3.4%)

$2,366 + $32,573

$34,939

2018

$2,895 (+5.8%)

$2,439 + $33,580

$36,019

2017

$2,736 (−0.8%)

$2,345 + $32,261

$34,606

2016

$2,758 (−3.6%)

$2,233 + $30,725

$32,958

2015

$2,862 (−2.3%)

$2,233 + $30,725

$32,958

2014

$2,928 (−5.0%)

$2,326 + $31,319

$33,645

2013

$3,083

$2,474 + $33,318

$35,792

Tax history for 505 S Center St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,474 (+8.7%)

$3,156 + $52,671

$55,827

2024

$4,118 (+13.2%)

$2,869 + $47,883

$50,752

2023

$3,636 (+19.5%)

$2,517 + $42,003

$44,520

2022

$3,043 (+5.3%)

$2,517 + $34,658

$37,175

2021

$2,891 (−0.6%)

$2,517 + $34,658

$37,175

2020

$2,910 (−2.8%)

$2,366 + $32,573

$34,939

2019

$2,992 (+3.4%)

$2,366 + $32,573

$34,939

2018

$2,895 (+5.8%)

$2,439 + $33,580

$36,019

2017

$2,736 (−0.8%)

$2,345 + $32,261

$34,606

2016

$2,758 (−3.6%)

$2,233 + $30,725

$32,958

2015

$2,862 (−2.3%)

$2,233 + $30,725

$32,958

2014

$2,928 (−5.0%)

$2,326 + $31,319

$33,645

2013

$3,083

$2,474 + $33,318

$35,792

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,739
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARKVIEW MANOR ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,739
Building Sq. Ft: 4,006
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 26 10 101 004 LOT 90 X 180 LOT 4 PARKVIEW MANOR ADD

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Brick Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Brick

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,200
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: FORREST
Acres: 0.37
Depth Footage: 180
Front Footage: 90
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,739
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Livingston County
APN: 26-26-10-101-004

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 • 0.5mi

9/10

Prairie Central Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Prairie Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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

2% 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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Home values near 505 S Center St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
512 S Center Street, Forrest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2143 Sq. Ft.	$100,749
500 S Center Street, Forrest, IL 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2163 Sq. Ft.	$156,227
413 S Center Street, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1531 Sq. Ft.	$168,464
124 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$144,372
120 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	$147,446
109 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$176,113
106 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$178,928

Address	Redfin Estimate
410 S Center Street, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$158,893
503 S Center Street, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2566 Sq. Ft.	$213,020
507 S Center Street, Forrest, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$97,014
123 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1684 Sq. Ft.	$154,266
122 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$197,753
108 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1026 Sq. Ft.	$115,920
116 E Lacon Drive, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$140,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
416 S Center Street, Forrest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2709 Sq. Ft.	$243,751
417 S Center Street, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2380 Sq. Ft.	$279,966
420 W Lacon Street, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1596 Sq. Ft.	$150,740
121 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$172,351
105 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$158,267
107 E Park View Drive, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1534 Sq. Ft.	$138,203
508 S Williams Street, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$181,648

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