$121,900

beds

bath

1,227

square ft

121 E James Street

Forrest, Illinois 61741

Active / MLS #12539066 / Single Family / Forrest

Listing information updated 7/15/2026 at 6:03am

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 Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,227

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

17x19 - Main

Dining Room:

12x14 - Main

Kitchen:

10x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

15x15 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,445

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

61741

City:

Forrest

County:

Livingston

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

Prairie Central Upper Elementary

Middle School:

Prairie Central Jr High

High School:

Prairie Central High School

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,227

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

17x19 - Main

Dining Room:

12x14 - Main

Kitchen:

10x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

15x15 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$2,445

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

61741

City:

Forrest

County:

Livingston

School District(s):

Elementary School:

Prairie Central Upper Elementary

Middle School:

Prairie Central Jr High

High School:

Prairie Central High School

Listing Office: Palen Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 815.674.7502

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