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$184,235$140 / ft²
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Last sold for $96,000 on Jun 6, 2019

500 N WABASH ST

FORREST, IL 61741
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,320 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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

$184K
$166K low$203K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$96,000 · Jun 6, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,648 (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.$57,767 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,604
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,163
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,707
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,301

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.0.38
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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 · 0.4 mi
H
Prairie Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Prairie Central Primary East
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 6.0 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

500 N Wabash 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 91% of homes in Forrest 61741
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Forrest 61741
  • Newer than 85% 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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$47K$388K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$184,235
CheaperTypical $163,364Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,732 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 500 N Wabash St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForrest 61741Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$184,23561% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14091% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²24% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac61% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than197885% of homes77% of homes

About 500 N Wabash St

How much is 500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL is $184,235 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $165,915 to $202,555. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL last sell?

500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL last sold on Jun 6, 2019 for $96,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL?

500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL built?

500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL?

500 N Wabash 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 500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL compare to other homes in Forrest 61741?

Among the 621 homes in Forrest 61741, it is worth more than 61% of them ($184,235 against a typical $163,364), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($140 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,732 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1978 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than 58% 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 500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL was $4,648. The county assessed it at $57,767.

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