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$129,708$84 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

209 W MARTIN ST

FORREST, IL 61741
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,540 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
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.

Valuation

$130K
$112K low$148K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,971 (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.$39,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,346
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,744
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,537
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,270

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLIVINGSTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Prairie Central Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Prairie Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi
E
Prairie Central Primary East
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 6.3 mi

District: Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8

Neighborhood · ZIP 61741These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,473
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,436
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,853
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

209 W Martin St 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 less than 70% of homes in Forrest 61741
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Livingston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Livingston County

What homes are worth in Forrest 61741

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

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$50K$376K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Forrest 61741.

How it measures up in Forrest 61741

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forrest 61741.

Estimated value$129,708
CheaperTypical $164,363Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$84
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 209 W Martin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForrest 61741Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$129,70830% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8440% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²37% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac32% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than192245% of homes38% of homes

About 209 W Martin St

How much is 209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL is $129,708 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $111,632 to $147,784. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL last sell?

209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL?

209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL built?

209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL?

209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL is assigned to Prairie Central Junior High School (middle), rated C; Prairie Central High School (high), rated D; Prairie Central Primary East (elementary). All sit in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL compare to other homes in Forrest 61741?

Among the 621 homes in Forrest 61741, it is worth more than 30% of them ($129,708 against a typical $164,363), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($84 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1922 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than 35% 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 209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL was $2,971. The county assessed it at $39,090.

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