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$157,410$107 / 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

312 W JAMES ST

FORREST, IL 61741
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,476 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$157K
$135K low$180K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,971 (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.$50,227 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,076
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,151
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,661
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,681

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.0.25
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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(1)

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 · 4.8 mi
E
Prairie Central Primary East
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 6.4 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

312 W James 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 69% of homes in Forrest 61741
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Forrest 61741
  • Newer than 66% 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.

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$50K$376K

This home is worth more than 47% 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$157,410
CheaperTypical $164,363Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$107
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 312 W James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForrest 61741Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$157,41047% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10769% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²33% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac43% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195966% of homes61% of homes

About 312 W James St

How much is 312 W James St, Forrest, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 312 W James St, Forrest, IL is $157,410 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $135,124 to $179,696. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 312 W James St, Forrest, IL last sell?

312 W James St, Forrest, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 312 W James St, Forrest, IL?

312 W James St, Forrest, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,476 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 312 W James St, Forrest, IL built?

312 W James St, Forrest, IL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 312 W James St, Forrest, IL?

312 W James 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 312 W James St, Forrest, IL compare to other homes in Forrest 61741?

Among the 621 homes in Forrest 61741, it is worth more than 47% of them ($157,410 against a typical $164,363), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($107 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1959 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than 49% 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 312 W James St, Forrest, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 312 W James St, Forrest, IL was $3,971. The county assessed it at $50,227.

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