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Contingent
    • Price cut: $8.5K (2/20)
    $110,000

    306 E Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741

    2beds
    560sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1894
    4,224 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $196/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 18, 2026 at 07:41am

    Listing courtesy of:

    Judy Somers 815-674-7502,

    Palen Real Estate

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12487563MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: No additional rooms
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 91 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X7
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 72 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9X8
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X10
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X11
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Basement: Unfinished,Partial
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 560 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 4,224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 32x132
      Details
      • Parcel number: 262603306002
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1894
      • Major remodel year: 2024

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Not Applicable
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Forrest

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $196/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $16,023
      • Annual tax amount: $491
      • Date on market: 10/6/2025
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
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        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $988/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/18/2026Contingent$110,000$196/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 Report a problem
        2/20/2026Price change$110,000-7.2%$196/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 Report a problem
        11/21/2025Price change$118,500-1.3%$212/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 Report a problem
        10/30/2025Price change$120,000-11.1%$214/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 Report a problem
        10/6/2025Listed for sale$135,000-12.9%$241/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 Report a problem
        10/1/2025Listing removed$155,000$277/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428632 Report a problem
        7/24/2025Listed for sale$155,000$277/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428632 Report a problem
        7/24/2025Listing removed$155,000$277/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401034 Report a problem
        7/8/2025Price change$155,000-8.3%$277/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401034 Report a problem
        6/25/2025Listed for sale$169,000+1026.7%$302/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401034 Report a problem
        4/1/2024Sold$15,000-25%$27/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/11/2024Price change$20,000-28.6%$36/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11941212 Report a problem
        12/4/2023Listed for sale$28,000+460%$50/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11941212 Report a problem
        11/17/2023Sold$5,000$9/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$496 +9828.4%$5,341 +14%
        2023$5 $4,685 +37.1%
        2022$5 $3,417 +6.4%
        2021$5 $3,212
        2020-- $3,212 -1.8%
        2018-- $3,271 +5%
        2017-- $3,115
        2016$5 $3,115 -4%
        2015$5 +33%$3,245 -3.1%
        2013$4 $3,348 -5.7%
        2011-- $3,549 -7.6%
        2009-- $3,840

        Find assessor info on the county website

        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $767/mo
        Principal & interest
        $567
        Property taxes
        $200
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 61741

          Getting around

          37 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          40 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Prairie Central Upper Elementary
          • Middle: Prairie Central Jr High
          • High: Prairie Central High School
          • District: 8

          Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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