Newly listed country home! Over 2000 sq ft home sitting on 4 acres in a fantastic location!! The property has 2 pastures for horses, cattle, or other livestock and a 40 x 60 versatile tool shed with great possibilities. There are two private wells on the property. The house has an attached 2 1/2 car (28 x 32) garage with floor heat. There is a below grade basement entrance. Many newer replacement windows throughout and the living room has beautiful built-in oak cabinets. The upstairs has newer woodwork and drywall and updated bathroom. New roof in Fall of 2021. New on demand hot water heater, furnace, and water softener in 2017. Five bedroom, 2 full bath home with a lot of extra living space including an enclosed breezeway, huge extra room that could be used as an office or toy room, enclosed front porch, separate laundry room, and 6 x 16 hall foyer upstairs. Great possibilities for this property and home!
Closed
$200,000
7654 N 2500 East Rd, Forrest, IL 61741
5beds
2,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
4 Acres Lot
$268,800 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$1,928 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,800
$237,000 - $304,000
$1,928/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 09:36am
Listing courtesy of:
Judy Somers 815-674-7502,
Keeley Real Estate
Bought with:
Judy Somers
Keeley Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11826018
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Foyer
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X23
Office
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,040 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 26260810000400
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Forrest
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2023 | Sold | $200,000$98/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11826018 | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Pending sale | $200,000$98/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11826018 | ||
| 7/11/2023 | Contingent | $200,000$98/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11826018 | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $200,000$98/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11826018 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,484 +26.2% | $61,236 +14% |
| 2023 | $3,552 +12.4% | $53,716 +10.8% |
| 2022 | $3,161 +7.2% | $48,460 +6.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Prairie Central Upper Elementary SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Prairie Central Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Prairie Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Prairie Central Upper Elementary
- Middle: Prairie Central High School
- High: Prairie Central High School
- District: 8
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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