OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2014 for $97K

$188,571

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $652/mo

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2 ba

•

2,122

sq ft

524 N Center, Forrest, IL 61741

About this home

Beautiful-ready to move into home-Immediate possession- 2/3 BR, 2 BA home w/ 2.5 car heated garage, 2nd garage 14x24 detached on 2 lots (132x132) close to Upper Elem and JR HI schools in Forrest, main floor utility w/ like new washer/dryer. Fully applianced kitchen w/ brkfst cnter that opens into FR w/ wood-burning brick FP, open oak stairway off foyer. Encl porch. You have to see this lovely home to appreciate it. Asking 99800.

Single-familyProperty Type

1906Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$89Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Joe Keeley • Keeley Real Estate

Bought with Joe Keeley • Keeley Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10283903

Redfin Estimate

$188,571

$91K since sold in September 2014$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($189K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$260,500
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,676 sq ft
531 S 4th St, Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$174,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,232 sq ft
201 W Chestnut St, Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$165,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,660 sq ft
109 E Parkview Dr, Forrest, IL 61741
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$258,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,740 sq ft
411 E Cherry St, Chatsworth, IL 60921
SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$140,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
614 E Ash St, Chatsworth, IL 60921
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$137,600
F
3 beds2 baths1,735 sq ft
221 E John St, Forrest, IL 61741

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$2,213/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

New listings for sale

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 524 N Center

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,303 (+4.3%)

$4,643 + $51,281

$55,924

2024

$4,126 (+13.2%)

$4,221 + $46,619

$50,840

2023

$3,644 (+32.4%)

$3,703 + $40,894

$44,597

2022

$2,751 (+5.4%)

$3,703 + $30,477

$34,180

2021

$2,610 (−0.6%)

$3,703 + $30,477

$34,180

2020

$2,627 (−2.8%)

$3,480 + $28,644

$32,124

2019

$2,703 (−3.0%)

$3,480 + $28,644

$32,124

2018

$2,787 (+5.9%)

$3,588 + $29,530

$33,118

2017

$2,633 (−0.8%)

$3,450 + $30,086

$33,536

2016

$2,654 (−3.7%)

$3,286 + $28,653

$31,939

2015

$2,755 (−18.7%)

$3,286 + $28,653

$31,939

2014

$3,389 (+42.2%)

$3,423 + $28,566

$31,989

2013

$2,383

$3,642 + $30,389

$34,031

Tax history for 524 N Center

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,303 (+4.3%)

$4,643 + $51,281

$55,924

2024

$4,126 (+13.2%)

$4,221 + $46,619

$50,840

2023

$3,644 (+32.4%)

$3,703 + $40,894

$44,597

2022

$2,751 (+5.4%)

$3,703 + $30,477

$34,180

2021

$2,610 (−0.6%)

$3,703 + $30,477

$34,180

2020

$2,627 (−2.8%)

$3,480 + $28,644

$32,124

2019

$2,703 (−3.0%)

$3,480 + $28,644

$32,124

2018

$2,787 (+5.9%)

$3,588 + $29,530

$33,118

2017

$2,633 (−0.8%)

$3,450 + $30,086

$33,536

2016

$2,654 (−3.7%)

$3,286 + $28,653

$31,939

2015

$2,755 (−18.7%)

$3,286 + $28,653

$31,939

2014

$3,389 (+42.2%)

$3,423 + $28,566

$31,989

2013

$2,383

$3,642 + $30,389

$34,031

*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

1906

Sq. Ft.

1,876

Year built

1906

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Livingston County

APN

26-26-04-283-004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Concrete Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15.2
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12 X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Living Room Information
Size: 15 X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Family Room Information
Size: 13 X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Kitchen Information
Size: 11.6
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Additional Rooms Information
Foyer, Utility Room (2nd Floor)
Partial Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Foyer
Size: 8.6
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Utility Room-2nd Floor
Size: 10 X
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments

Equipment
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Cable TV, Ceiling Fan, Central Vacuum

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas Starter, Wood Burning

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years

Lot Information
Dimensions: 132 X 132
On Waterfront
Zoning: SINGL

Property Information
# of Rooms: 5
Main Sq. Ft.: 1301
Basement Sq. Ft.: 450
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 450
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 0
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 821
Parcel Identification Number: 2604283004

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $2,538
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
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: U. S. Route 24 to IL Rt 47 - North on Rt 47 (Center Street) to home

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,876
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: 1906
County: Livingston County
APN: 26-26-04-283-004

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 • 0.1mi

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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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.	$131,590
523 North Center St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$106,579
422 North Center St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$162,662
119 East James St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 942 Sq. Ft.	$87,029
121 East North St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1212 Sq. Ft.	$120,864
108 East North St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1272 Sq. Ft.	$123,366
519 North Oak St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1694 Sq. Ft.	$87,456

Address	Redfin Estimate
423 North Center St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2732 Sq. Ft.	$172,704
620 East Center St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3152 Sq. Ft.	—
524 South Center St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1479 Sq. Ft.	$133,176
118 East North St, Forrest, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1436 Sq. Ft.	$167,277
120 East North St, Forrest, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1988 Sq. Ft.	$121,527
121 East James St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1227 Sq. Ft.	$119,483
116 West North St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$119,521

Address	Redfin Estimate
603 North Center St, Forrest, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2317 Sq. Ft.	$87,419
502 North Center St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$202,109
101 West North St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2124 Sq. Ft.	$232,579
103 East James St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1992 Sq. Ft.	$123,248
520 North Beech St, Forrest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$134,469
125 West North St, Forrest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1859 Sq. Ft.	$324,156
206 West North St, Forrest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$192,493

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