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$148,868$108 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Jun 4, 2012

300 E SOUTH ST

FORREST, IL 61741
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,384 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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

$149K
$143K low$155K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Jun 4, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,060 (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.$40,077 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,679
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,398
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,433
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,231

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.49
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

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 · 0.8 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

300 E South 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Forrest 61741
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Forrest 61741
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Forrest 61741
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Forrest 61741

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
$51K$382K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$148,868
CheaperTypical $161,793Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$108
CheaperTypical $89Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,384 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,739 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1937Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 300 E South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForrest 61741Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,86844% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10872% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,384 ft²27% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac68% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than197077% of homes70% of homes

About 300 E South St

How much is 300 E South St, Forrest, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 300 E South St, Forrest, IL is $148,868 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $142,503 to $155,233. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 300 E South St, Forrest, IL last sell?

300 E South St, Forrest, IL last sold on Jun 4, 2012 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 300 E South St, Forrest, IL?

300 E South St, Forrest, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,384 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 300 E South St, Forrest, IL built?

300 E South St, Forrest, IL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 300 E South St, Forrest, IL?

300 E South 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 300 E South St, Forrest, IL compare to other homes in Forrest 61741?

Among the 621 homes in Forrest 61741, it is worth more than 44% of them ($148,868 against a typical $161,793), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($108 against a typical $89), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,384 ft² against a typical 1,739 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1970 against a typical 1937). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than 44% 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 300 E South St, Forrest, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 300 E South St, Forrest, IL was $3,060. The county assessed it at $40,077.

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