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$121,900 -$3,000 (-2.4%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,227 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 days ago
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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!

Full Property Details for 121 E James St

General

  • Price: $121,900
  • Taxes: $2,445 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12539066
  • Updated: 7/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 192 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Forrest
  • County: Livingston
  • Township: Forrest
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Driving Directions: Route 47, east on James St, home is on the north side of street

School Information

  • School District: 8
  • Elem School District: 8
  • Midd School District: 8
  • High School District: 8
  • Elementary School: Prairie Central Upper Elementary
  • Middle School: Prairie Central Jr High
  • High School: Prairie Central High School
  • Private School: Prairie Central High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Traditional
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Square Feet: 1,227
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 150 x 60

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1934
  • Tax Amount: $2,445
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 262603158008

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Schools serving 121 E James St

School District:Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
NameGradesDistance
Westview Elementary School, Fairbury, IL
600 South 1st Street, Fairbury, IL 61739
2-45.7 mi
Prairie Central Primary East
PO Box 816, Chatsworth, IL 60921
PK-16.2 mi
Prairie Central Jr High School
800 North Wood Street, Forrest, IL 61741
7-80.3 mi
Prairie Central High School
411 North 7th Street, Fairbury, IL 61739
9-125.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 121 E James St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/10/2026
Price Reduced
$121,900
-2.4%
MLS
2/09/2026
Price Reduced
$124,900
-7.41%
MLS
1/03/2026
Listed
$134,900
68.62%
MLS
4/16/2025
Sold
$80,000
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Tax History for 121 E James St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,679
10%
$35,834
10%
2024
$2,445
15%
$32,577
14%
2023
$2,131
4%
$28,576
6%
2022
$2,056
3%
$27,061
35%
2021
$2,005
-1%
$20,067
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2020
$2,018
-2%
$20,067
-3%
2019
$2,062
-5%
$20,687
-4%
2018
$2,171
5%
$21,447
5%
2017
$2,073
-1%
$20,426
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2016
$2,090
-3%
$20,426
-4%
2015
$2,150
—
$21,277
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121 E James Street, Forrest, IL 61741 (MLS# 12539066) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 121 E James Street is currently listed for $121,900 and was received on January 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 121 E James Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Forrest? You can browse all Forrest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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