Is a car needed in Forrest, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Forrest, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Forrest, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Forrest, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is Forrest, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Forrest, IL?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Forrest, IL?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Forrest, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's quiet

Does Forrest, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Forrest, IL?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Forrest, IL?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Forrest, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Forrest, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Forrest, IL?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Forrest, IL?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there's wildlife

Do residents of Forrest, IL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

What is the price history for 301 E Watson St?

301 E Watson St in Forrest, IL last sold for $25,000 in March 2021.

Is Forrest a buyer's or seller's market?

Forrest is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Forrest?

Residents describe Forrest, IL as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Forrest, IL .

What are the closest schools to 301 E Watson St?

The closest schools to 301 E Watson St in Forrest, IL are Prairie Central High School (rated 3/10), Prairie Central Jr High School (rated 5/10), Prairie Central Primary East (Pre-K).

How big is the lot at 301 E Watson St?

The lot at 301 E Watson St in Forrest, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,184 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

301 E Watson St
Forrest, IL 61741

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,453 sqft

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,453 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
121 E James St, Forrest, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$80,000	08/27/25	3	1	1,227
521 N Beech St, Forrest, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$120,000	02/20/26	2	1	1,200
209 W Martin St, Forrest, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$125,000	12/10/25	3	1	2,740
508 N Pearl St, Forrest, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$139,900	07/14/26	3	1	1,624
121 W Martin St, Forrest, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$208,000	10/27/25	3	2	1,354
306 E Martin St, Forrest, IL	0.03	Single-Family Home	$95,000	04/14/26	2	1	560
312 W James St, Forrest, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$150,000	10/30/25	2	1	1,476
208 W Martin St, Forrest, IL	0.26	Single-Family Home	$160,000	10/30/25	2	1.5	1,300
226 S Beech St, Forrest, IL	0.26	Single-Family Home	$70,000	10/31/25	1	1	600
213 E James St, Forrest, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$170,000	07/13/26	1	1	1,140

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
306 E Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.03	$95,000	2	1	560	Recently Sold
E, Forrest, IL 61741	0.07	$208,800	3	2	1,826	Off Market
403 N Beech St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.10	$124,100	3	1	1,725	Off Market
322 E Watson St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.05	$5,000	-	-	-	For Sale
320 E James St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.11	$3,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.15	$182,500	3	1	1,320	Off Market
121 E James St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.17	$121,900	3	1	1,227	For Sale
521 N Beech St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.18	$120,000	2	1	1,200	Recently Sold
105 W Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.19	$5,000	-	-	-	For Sale
121 W Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.22	$208,000	3	2	1,354	Recently Sold
120 W James St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.23	$128,900	2	1	1,768	Off Market
216 E Bullard St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.23	$206,900	4	2	1,776	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1904

Living Area

1,453 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 301 E Watson St, Forrest, IL. 301 E Watson St is in Forrest, IL and in ZIP code 61741. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,453 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8184 sqft and was built in 1904.

301 E Watson St, Forrest, IL 61741 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,453 sqft single-family home built in 1904. It last sold for $25,000 on Mar 12, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,453/month.

Home Details for 301 E Watson St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 7

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1904
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8184 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 12, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$25,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,125	$36,522

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Prairie Central Primary East
PK-1
Public
145 Students
Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The staff here is some of the most dedicated staff of teachers and principals I have ever known. The school itself consists of a small amount of children which I feel is one of the main reasons why this school excels at what it does. The classrooms are generally around 15 students each (give or take a few), and the grades are taught by one teacher each. I really wish there was a 4.5 rating and as much as I love this school, there are problems with it that goes beyond the staff's dedication with their children. That being the overall condition of the school. It is an older building which has seen it's share of care and love, but the age is evident. I do not feel this is at any way the fault of the staff, but of the utter lack of funding. The PTO at this school has a set of dedicated teachers at the helm. The Principal attends every meeting, and all parents are encouraged to come and attend. However, the involvement of parents/guardians is very small. The PTO is active and very dedicated to providing children attending every advantage it can afford to provide. I am very happy to have my children in this school. It truly is a gem in the rough.
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What Locals Say about Forrest

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say parking is easy
92 % Say it's dog friendly
92 % Say kids play outside
88 % Say people would walk alone at night
88 % Say it's quiet
86 % Say there's holiday spirit
72 % Say neighbors are friendly
67 % Say streets are well-lit
63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say there are community events
38 % Say there's wildlife
13 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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Katie D.
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7y ago
"I have two large breed dogs and I feel comfortable walking them anywhere. There are lots of squirrels."
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Katie D.
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"no matter where you live you are living close to a school. the city promptly picks put large items when put out at the street"
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"the schools are very close as well as parks. there are crossing guards at the highway. most kids walk or bike to school"
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$1,450/mo
2 bd
2 ba
204 E Church St #6,
Forrest, IL 61741
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Homes for sale near 301 E Watson St

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$121,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,227 sqft
121 E James St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Palen Real Estate, Active
0.43 ACRES
$199,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,660 sqft
109 Parkview Dr,
Forrest, IL 61741
Keeley Real Estate, Active
0.64 ACRES
$85,000
2 bd
1 ba
994 sqft
13223 N 2760th St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Star Grieff Realty, Active
0.58 ACRES
$449,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,976 sqft
102 Lake View Dr,
Fairbury, IL 61739
Green Street Realty, Active
0.52 ACRES
$410,000
3 bd
3 ba
3,110 sqft
26 Timber Ridge Dr,
Fairbury, IL 61739
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, New
$424,500
5 bd
2.5 ba
2,804 sqft
103 S 1st St,
Strawn, IL 61775
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC, Active
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Off Market Homes Near 301 E Watson St

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SOLD
JUL 17, 2026
$125,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,482 sqft
10945 N 2500 East Rd,
Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD
JUL 17, 2026
$377,500
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,970 sqft
8909 N 2300 East Rd,
Fairbury, IL 61739
Keeley Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
JUL 14, 2026
$139,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,624 sqft
508 N Pearl St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Palen Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
JUL 13, 2026
$170,000
1 bd
1 ba
1,140 sqft
213 E James St,
Forrest, IL 61741
SOLD
JUN 25, 2026
$22,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,056 sqft
220 E North St,
Forrest, IL 61741
SOLD
JUN 23, 2026
$3,000
313 E Orchard St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Green Street Realty, Closed
SOLD
JUN 5, 2026
$210,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,876 sqft
24768 E 1200 North Rd,
Fairbury, IL 61739
SOLD
MAY 4, 2026
$10,000
2 Lakeview Ct,
Forrest, IL 61741
SOLD
APR 14, 2026
$95,000
2 bd
1 ba
560 sqft
306 E Martin St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Palen Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
FEB 20, 2026
$120,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
521 N Beech St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Keller Williams Revolution, Closed
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Frequently asked questions about 301 E Watson St

What is the price history for 301 E Watson St?
301 E Watson St in Forrest, IL last sold for $25,000 in March 2021.
Is Forrest a buyer's or seller's market?
Forrest is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Forrest?
Residents describe Forrest, IL as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Forrest, IL.
What are the closest schools to 301 E Watson St?
The closest schools to 301 E Watson St in Forrest, IL are Prairie Central High School (rated 3/10), Prairie Central Jr High School (rated 5/10), Prairie Central Primary East (Pre-K).
How big is the lot at 301 E Watson St?
The lot at 301 E Watson St in Forrest, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,184 sq ft).

301 E Watson St
Forrest, IL 61741