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$80,995$52 / 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 92How 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

226 E WATSON ST

FORREST, IL 61741
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,551 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
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

$81K
$74K low$88K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,488 (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.$22,572 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,223
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,349
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,259
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,716

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.22
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Prairie Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Prairie Central Primary East
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 6.1 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

226 E Watson 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 90% of homes in Livingston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Livingston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Livingston County
  • Older than 69% 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.

This home
$50K$390K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$80,995
CheaperTypical $163,439Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$52
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,551 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,735 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 226 E Watson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForrest 61741Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,99511% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$528% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,551 ft²37% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac37% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than191437% of homes31% of homes

About 226 E Watson St

How much is 226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL is $80,995 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $74,251 to $87,739. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL last sell?

226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL?

226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,551 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL built?

226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL?

226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL is assigned to Prairie Central Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Prairie Central High School (high), rated C; 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 226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL compare to other homes in Forrest 61741?

Among the 621 homes in Forrest 61741, it is worth more than 11% of them ($80,995 against a typical $163,439), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($52 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,551 ft² against a typical 1,735 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1914 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than 10% 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 226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 E Watson St, Forrest, IL was $1,488. The county assessed it at $22,572.

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