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 309 E Martin St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 309 E Martin St in Forrest, IL is $87,200 .

What is the price history for 309 E Martin St?

309 E Martin St in Forrest, IL last sold for $25,000 in June 2009.

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 .

How big is the lot at 309 E Martin St?

The lot at 309 E Martin St in Forrest, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,184 sq ft).

Does 309 E Martin St have a garage?

Yes, 309 E Martin St in Forrest, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

309 E Martin St
Forrest, IL 61741

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 sqft

$87,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $680/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$87,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $680/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,300 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$87.2K

Since last month

$8K (+10.2%)

Since last year

$15K (+20.6%)

Since last sale

$62K (+248.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +281% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$87K
July 2026	$79K
June 2026	$85K
May 2026	$86K
April 2026	$83K
March 2026	$78K
February 2026	$75K
January 2026	$76K
2025
December 2025	$75K
November 2025	$75K
October 2025	$77K
September 2025	$72K
April 2025	$60K
March 2025	$59K
February 2025	$58K
2022
May 2022	$44K
April 2022	$40K
March 2022	$36K
2021
May 2021	$23K
April 2021	$24K
March 2021	$22K
February 2021	$22K
January 2021	$22K
2020
December 2020	$22K
November 2020	$22K
October 2020	$21K
September 2020	$21K
August 2020	$21K
July 2020	$21K
June 2020	$21K
May 2020	$22K
April 2020	$22K
March 2020	$22K
February 2020	$22K
January 2020	$22K
2019
December 2019	$22K
November 2019	$22K
October 2019	$24K
September 2019	$23K
August 2019	$24K
July 2019	$24K
June 2019	$21K
May 2019	$22K
April 2019	$22K
March 2019	$22K
February 2019	$22K
January 2019	$23K
2018
December 2018	$21K
November 2018	$21K
October 2018	$21K
September 2018	$21K
August 2018	$21K
July 2018	$21K
June 2018	$21K
May 2018	$21K
April 2018	$19K
March 2018	$19K
February 2018	$19K
January 2018	$20K
2017
December 2017	$20K
November 2017	$20K
October 2017	$20K
September 2017	$20K
August 2017	$20K
July 2017	$20K
June 2017	$20K
May 2017	$20K
April 2017	$19K
March 2017	$19K
February 2017	$19K
January 2017	$19K
2016
December 2016	$20K
November 2016	$20K
October 2016	$19K
September 2016	$21K
August 2016	$23K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
121 E James St, Forrest, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$80,000	08/27/25	3	1	1,227
521 N Beech St, Forrest, IL	0.13	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	0.39	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
208 W Martin St, Forrest, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$160,000	10/30/25	2	1.5	1,300
312 W James St, Forrest, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$150,000	10/30/25	2	1	1,476
226 S Beech St, Forrest, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$70,000	10/31/25	1	1	600
213 E James St, Forrest, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$170,000	07/13/26	1	1	1,140

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
320 E James St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.04	$3,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
500 N Wabash St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.09	$186,900	3	1	1,320	Off Market
306 E Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.03	$95,000	2	1	560	Recently Sold
403 N Beech St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.09	$115,800	3	1	1,725	Off Market
322 E Watson St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.10	$5,000	-	-	-	For Sale
521 N Beech St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.13	$120,000	2	1	1,200	Recently Sold
E, Forrest, IL 61741	0.11	$198,800	3	2	1,826	Off Market
121 E James St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.14	$121,900	3	1	1,227	For Sale
216 E Bullard St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.17	$205,800	4	2	1,776	Off Market
220 E Bachtold St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.22	$172,200	3	1	1,452	Off Market
105 W Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.19	$5,000	-	-	-	For Sale
115 W James St, Forrest, IL 61741	0.22	$120,400	2	1	981	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1892

Living Area

1,300 sqft

Price/Sqft

$67

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 309 E Martin St, Forrest, IL. 309 E Martin St is in Forrest, IL and in ZIP code 61741. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,300 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8184 sqft and was built in 1892.

309 E Martin St, Forrest, IL 61741 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 1892. It last sold for $25,000 on Jun 8, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $87,200, with a rent estimate of $1,408/month.

Home Details for 309 E Martin St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Stone
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1892
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8184 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 8, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$25,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,741	$76,002

Additional Cost

Market trends in Forrest

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Around this home

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.
Parent Review
11y ago
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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Katie D.
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8y ago
"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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Frequently asked questions about 309 E Martin St

What is 309 E Martin St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 309 E Martin St in Forrest, IL is $87,200.
What is the price history for 309 E Martin St?
309 E Martin St in Forrest, IL last sold for $25,000 in June 2009.
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.
How big is the lot at 309 E Martin St?
The lot at 309 E Martin St in Forrest, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,184 sq ft).
Does 309 E Martin St have a garage?
Yes, 309 E Martin St in Forrest, IL has a garage.

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$1,350/mo
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Off Market Homes Near 309 E Martin 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
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
SOLD
DEC 10, 2025
$125,000
3 bd
1 ba
2,740 sqft
209 W Martin St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Closed
SOLD
OCT 31, 2025
$70,000
1 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
226 S Beech St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Closed
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
1,227 sqft
121 E James St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Palen Real Estate, Closed
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$121,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,227 sqft
121 E James St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Palen Real Estate, Active
0.64 ACRES
$85,000
2 bd
1 ba
994 sqft
13223 N 2760th St,
Forrest, IL 61741
Star Grieff Realty, Active
AUCTION
0.39 ACRES
Est. $215,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,876 sqft
320 N Pearl St,
Forrest, IL 61741
0.43 ACRES
$199,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,660 sqft
109 Parkview Dr,
Forrest, IL 61741
Keeley Real Estate, 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, Active
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
0.72 ACRES
$230,000
4 bd
3 ba
3,044 sqft
13 Timber Ridge Dr,
Fairbury, IL 61739
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, New
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