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$160,000$143 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $160,000 on Sep 2, 2026

126 W FOREST AVE

EAST PEORIA, IL 61611
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,120 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$160K
$149K low$171K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Sep 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,564 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$39,940 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,820

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTAZEWELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.1 mi
H
East Peoria High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Central Jr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: East Peoria Community High School District 309

Neighborhood · ZIP 61611These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,748
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.500 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,243
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,850
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

126 W Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in Highway Village
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Highway Village
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in East Peoria 61611
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in East Peoria 61611
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Highway Village

What homes are worth in East Peoria 61611

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$56K$451K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in East Peoria 61611.

How it measures up in East Peoria 61611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Peoria 61611.

Estimated value$160,000
CheaperTypical $186,973Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 126 W Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighway VillageEast Peoria 61611Tazewell County
Estimated valuepricier than$160,00086% of homes37% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14389% of homes66% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²65% of homes28% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac40% of homes16% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than199795% of homes87% of homes83% of homes

About 126 W Forest Ave

How much is 126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL is $160,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $148,701 to $171,299. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL last sell?

126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL last sold on Sep 2, 2026 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL?

126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL built?

126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL?

126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL is assigned to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School (elementary); East Peoria High School (high), rated C; Central Jr High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in East Peoria Community High School District 309. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL compare to other homes in East Peoria 61611?

Among the 10,113 homes in East Peoria 61611, it is worth more than 37% of them ($160,000 against a typical $186,973), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($143 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1997 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Tazewell County, it is worth more than 43% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 W Forest Ave, East Peoria, IL was $1,564. The county assessed it at $39,940.

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