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    Closed Sep 28, 2023
    214 W John Street, Forrest, IL 61741
    $125,000
    2beds
    2bath
    1,280sqft
    0.18acres
    House for Sale

    214 W John Street, Forrest, IL 61741

    Listing by: Keeley Real Estate
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    214 W John Street, Forrest, IL 61741
    Closed Sep 28, 2023
    $125,000
    2beds
    2full,half bath
    1,280sqft
    0.18acres

    214 W John Street, Forrest, IL 61741

    House for Sale by Joe KeeleyKeeley Real Estate.

    Data checked 14 mins ago. Listing last updated 552 days ago.
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    When you drive up to this home on the concrete driveway you will note the quality well built construction and the huge concrete parking area for the 26x28 lined and insulated garage and the vinyl fenced in yard. When entering this home you will be impressed by the newer oak kitchen with all new appliances in 2021 and the bay window that overlooks the back yard. The kitchen opens into the back foyer area that has beautiful oak cabinetry and spacious dining area. There is a formal dining room with French Doors that open into the huge 13x21 living room with brick wood burning fireplace. Two bedrooms on the main level and an updated bath with tile floor. The remaining house has new in 2021 laminate flooring throughout except for the mud room off the patio deck that has a tile floor. Full basement with a 3rd bedroom, family room and full bath. Natural woodwork throughout. Newer top of the line wood grain replacement windows. New air conditioning in 2021. Open front porch for summer enjoyment. New sewer line to the city sewer. This very well maintained home is close to the Prairie Central Upper Elementary and the Junior High School. Looking for a quality home that is ready to move into call today.

    Details
      Property type
    Residential
      Year built
    1930
      Heating
    Natural Gas
      Cooling
    Central Air
      Total rooms
    8
      Garage
    Yes (2.5 space)
      Parking spots
    -
    MRD11855859
    MLS ID
    Closed
    Status
    Sep 28, 2023
    Closed
      Laundry features
      Fireplace
    Yes
      Pets allowed
      Architectural Style
    Bungalow
    Interior features
    Exterior features
    Lot features
    Appliances included
    Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Construction materials
    Monthly taxes
    $241
    Yearly taxes
    $2,890
    Community Features
    -
    School district
    Prairie Central Community School District 8
    Schools
    Chatsworth Elementary School, Prairie Central Jr High, Prairie Central High School
    Senior community
    No
    HOA
    -
    HOA Amentities
    Open Houses
    In-Person
    No upcoming in-person open houses
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    No upcoming virtual open houses
    Contact Agent
    Joe Keeley
    Joe Keeley
    Designated REALTOR® Participant, Keeley Real Estate
     
    Building Info
    Address
    214 W John Street, Forrest, IL 61741
    Number of Floors
    1
    Frontage
    60 ft
    Depth
    132 ft
    Schools
    Elementary Schools
    Prairie Central Elementary School
    600 S 1st St, Fairbury, IL 61739
    School Rating
    B-
    Grades
    2-4
    Students
    316
    Teachers
    Student to Teacher Ratio
    316:1
    Advanced Placement
    No
    Magnet School
    No
    Charter School
    No
    Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
    PO Box 496, Forrest, IL 61741
    School Rating
    A-
    Grades
    5-6
    Students
    236
    Teachers
    Student to Teacher Ratio
    236:1
    Advanced Placement
    No
    Magnet School
    No
    Charter School
    No
    Prairie Central Primary East
    PO Box 816, Chatsworth, IL 60921
    Grades
    PK-1
    Students
    138
    Teachers
    Student to Teacher Ratio
    138:1
    Advanced Placement
    No
    Magnet School
    No
    Charter School
    No
    Middle Schools
    Prairie Central Junior High School
    800 N Wood St, Forrest, IL 61741
    School Rating
    D
    Grades
    7-8
    Students
    251
    Teachers
    Student to Teacher Ratio
    251:1
    Advanced Placement
    No
    Magnet School
    No
    Charter School
    No
    High Schools
    Prairie Central High School
    411 N 7th St, Fairbury, IL 61739
    School Rating
    C
    Grades
    9-12
    Students
    569
    Teachers
    Student to Teacher Ratio
    569:1
    Advanced Placement
    Yes
    Magnet School
    No
    Charter School
    No
    Schools and Demographic data where available is provided by Cherre Inc. It is drawn from publicly available data that is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible to verify all data presented.
    Demographics for 61741
    Population
    1,498
    Median age
    38.2
    Avg. household size
    2.5
    Avg. household income
    $96,928
    Households with children
    43.1%
    Households without children
    56.9%
    Employment
    Unemployment Rate
    4.5%
    Blue Collar
    39.9%
    White Collar
    55.6%
    Education
    Less than 9th grade
    3.1%
    Some high school
    1.9%
    High school graduate
    38.4%
    Some college
    22.7%
    Associate's degree
    16.2%
    Bachelor's degree
    11.8%
    Graduate degree
    5.9%
    Schools and Demographic data where available is provided by Cherre Inc. It is drawn from publicly available data that is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible to verify all data presented.
    Location
    Route 47 to James Street. West 2 blocks to property.
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    214 W John Street, Forrest, IL 61741, is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1280 sqft. built in 1930. This property is currently available for sale and was listed on MIRA on 8-9-2023. The MLS# for this is MLS# MRD11855859.
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