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Property Description
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home offering 1,200 sq. ft. of comfortable living space. Built in 1950, this well-maintained property features refinished hardwood floors throughout the living room, hallway, and bedrooms, providing timeless warmth and character. The home includes a thoughtfully updated bathroom with new vinyl wood plank flooring, refreshed finishes, and maintained original tub. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of space for a large dining table and features original cabinetry paired with an updated countertop (2025) for a clean, functional space. Kitchen appliances include a 2023 refrigerator and 2024 stove, both staying with the home. Additional interior updates include vinyl wood plank flooring in the kitchen and bathroom. Outside, enjoy an attached one-car carport, concrete driveway, and a spacious lot perfect for outdoor activities or gardening. A garden shed adds convenient exterior storage. Home is equipped with central air and forced-gas heat for year-round comfort. This charming property blends classic features with thoughtful updates-ready for its next owner to move in and enjoy.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 521 N Beech St
General
- Price: $130,000
- Taxes: $2,486 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12513137
- Updated: 1/13/2026
- Added to Site: 33 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete, Carport, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off-Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Forrest
- County: Livingston
- Township: Forrest
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
- Driving Directions: Head north on N 2700 East Rd/Center St for 0.4 miles. Turn east onto E North St and continue for about 400 ft. Turn south onto N Beech St. Destination will be on the east (left) side of the 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: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1950
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2023
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1950
- Tax Amount: $2,486
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 262603159001
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Schools
Schools serving 521 N Beech St
School District:Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westview Elementary School, Fairbury, IL 600 South 1st Street, Fairbury, IL 61739 | 2-4 | 5.8 mi |
Prairie Central Primary East PO Box 816, Chatsworth, IL 60921 | PK-1 | 6.2 mi |
Prairie Central Jr High School 800 North Wood Street, Forrest, IL 61741 | 7-8 | 0.3 mi |
Prairie Central High School 411 North 7th Street, Fairbury, IL 61739 | 9-12 | 5.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 521 N Beech St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/19/2025
Listed
$130,000
76.87%
MLS
8/01/2023
Sold
$73,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 521 N Beech St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,486
11%
$27,016
14%
2023
$2,237
100%
$23,698
13%
2022
100%
$20,980
6%
2021
100%
$19,718
—
2020
100%
$19,718
-3%
2019
100%
$20,327
-3%
2018
100%
$20,987
5%
2017
100%
$19,988
—
2015
100%
$19,988
-4%
2015
—
$20,821
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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521 N Beech Street, Forrest, IL 61741 (MLS# 12513137) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 521 N Beech Street is currently listed for $130,000 and was received on December 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 521 N Beech 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.
