306 E Martin St
Forrest, IL 61741
2 Beds
1 Bath
560 sqft
$95,000
Last Sold: Apr 14, 2026
14% below list $110K
$170/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $734/mo*
$95,000
Last Sold: Apr 14, 2026
14% below list $110K
$170/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $734/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
560 sqft
Local Information
- Map ViewExplore the area around 306 E Martin St.
- Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1894
Living Area
560 sqft
Price/Sqft
$170/sqft
Parking
2 Parking Spaces
About this House
Stop Renting - Start Owning! Fully Renovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath Ranch in Quiet Forrest Neighborhood Why rent when you can own for less? This beautifully updated ranch makes homeownership easy, affordable, and worry-free. Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone ready to be a homeowner. Step inside and be amazed - this cozy yet open 2-bedroom home feels much larger than its size! Every inch has been completely redone, featuring brand-new roof, siding, windows, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, insulation, floors, and fixtures. You'll also enjoy stainless steel appliances and a layout designed for simple, modern living. The spacious backyard offers room for pets, play, gardening, or weekend get-togethers, while the shady front porch is perfect for relaxing evenings. With low taxes, low utilities, and nothing left to fix, this home is a smart investment and a rare find! Move-in ready. Maintenance-free. Affordable. Don't miss this gem. Contact your agent to schedule a showing today! Motivated seller!!
306 E Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 560 sqft single-family home built in 1894. It last sold for $95,000 on Apr 14, 2026 (14% below the $110,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $97,200, with a rent estimate of $1,026/month.
Home Details for 306 E Martin St
|
|---|
MLS Status: Closed |
|
|---|
Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 560 Square Feet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access |
View No View |
|
|---|
Parking & Garage No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Yes |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
|
|---|
Year Built Year Built: 1894Year Renovated: 2024 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 262603306002 |
|
|---|
Price List Price: $110,000Price Per Sqft: $170/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Mar 17 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
|
|---|
Direction & Address City: ForrestCommunity: Not Applicable |
School Information Elementary School: Prairie Central Upper ElementaryElementary School District: 8Jr High / Middle School: Prairie Central Jr HighJr High / Middle School District: 8High School: Prairie Central High SchoolHigh School District: 8 |
|
|---|
HOA Fee Includes: None |
|
|---|
Lot Area: 4224 sqft |
|
|---|
Special Conditions: None |
|
|---|
Listing Terms: Conventional |
|
|---|
Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
|
|---|
BasementMls Number: 12487563 |
|
|---|
Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Judy Somers, (815) 674-7502
Palen Real Estate
Bought with: Justin Feese, (309) 706-7665, Keller Williams Revolution
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12487563
Price History for 306 E Martin St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2026 | $95,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 |
| 04/11/2026 | $110,000 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 |
| 03/18/2026 | $110,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 |
| 02/20/2026 | $110,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 |
| 11/21/2025 | $118,500 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 |
| 10/30/2025 | $120,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 |
| 10/06/2025 | $135,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487563 |
| 10/01/2025 | $155,000 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428632 |
| 07/24/2025 | $155,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12428632 |
| 07/24/2025 | $155,000 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401034 |
| 07/08/2025 | $155,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401034 |
| 06/25/2025 | $169,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12401034 |
| 04/01/2024 | $15,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/11/2024 | $20,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11941212 |
| 12/04/2023 | $28,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11941212 |
| 11/17/2023 | $5,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Forrest
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
—
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
—
Available listings
—
- Results are loading
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $496 |
| Assessment | $16,023 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 306 E Martin St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $120,000 | 02/20/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $80,000 | 08/27/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,227 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $70,000 | 10/31/25 | 1 | 1 | 600 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $160,000 | 10/30/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,300 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $125,000 | 12/10/25 | 3 | 1 | 2,740 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $139,900 | 07/14/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,624 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $208,000 | 10/27/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,354 |
Nearby homes
Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
OFF MARKETKeeley Real Estate, Closed
OFF MARKETKeller Williams Revolution, Closed
SOLDFEB 20, 2026Keller Williams Revolution, Closed
OFF MARKETKeeley Real Estate, Closed
SOLDOCT 27, 2025Keeley Real Estate, Closed
OFF MARKETKeeley Real Estate, Closed
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 306 E Martin St.
- Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
- 5-6
- Public
- 216 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis is a wonderful school. I know there has been talk of closing a school in this district and maybe dismantling the Upper Elementary. I sure hope not. It is a really great school for 5th and 6th graders and is a good transition to the Junior High. I love this school. Not very many districts have a 5th and 6th grade building and we are lucky to have it. I don't want my children going to a 6th grade at a Junior High.Parent Review13y ago - Prairie Central High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 474 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy daughter now 13 has been bullied by the same girl and 2 boys since preschool. The parents of said students party with the teachers and their kids are untouchable! I’ve served them whilst bartending! Prairie Central or Preppie Central as we all call it is very clicky and they could care less about bullying! The teachers cuss and yell at the students! This school district is a disgusting excuse for education! Look at the facts!Parent Review2y ago - Prairie Central Jr High School
- 7-8
- Public
- 246 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AveragePlease as a former student I highly suggest you refrain from sending your students here.Other Review2mo ago - Westview Elementary School
- 2-4
- Public
- 364 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - Prairie Central Primary East
- PK-1
- Public
- 145 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe 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.Parent Review11y ago 
Check out schools near 306 E Martin St.
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
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
LGBTQ Local Legal Protections
LGBTQ Local Legal Protections
Apartments for Rent
APPLY INSTANTLY
See more homes for rent inForrest
Homes for sale near 306 E Martin St
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Active
0.58 ACRESGreen Street Realty, Active
See more homes for sale inForrest
Off Market Homes Near 306 E Martin St
SOLDJUL 17, 2026
SOLDJUL 14, 2026Palen Real Estate, Closed- SOLDFEB 20, 2026Keller Williams Revolution, Closed
SOLDDEC 10, 2025Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Closed
SOLDOCT 31, 2025Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Closed- See more homes for sale inForrest
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information