500 Forrest St, Festus, MO 63028
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OFF MARKET

500 Forrest St
Festus, MO 63028

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,189 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$199,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,247/mo*
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$199,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,247/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,189 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.27 acres
Living Area
1,189 sqft
Price/Sqft
$168

About this House

1.5 story, property on a corner lot, lots of potential, 1,189 living space. Full masonory fireplace, large level yard. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath propertyHomePath???? is proud to launch our HomePath Ready Buyer program, a comprehensive online homebuyer education course. First Time Homebuyers who complete this education course prior to their initial offer may request up to 3% closing cost assistance toward the purchase of a HomePath property and reimbursement of the HomePath Ready Buyer training cost.
500 Forrest St, Festus, MO 63028 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,189 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $54,000 on Sep 10, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $199,700, with a rent estimate of $1,656/month.

Home Details for 500 Forrest St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Vinyl

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price History for 500 Forrest St

DatePriceEventSource
09/10/2019--Sold
MARIS #19041452
06/25/2019$54,900PendingAgent Provided
06/04/2019$54,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/18/2019$81,196ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/28/2018$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Festus

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$280K
$7.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$178
$11MoM
Available listings
77
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,230
Assessment$118,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 500 Forrest St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
836 Vine St, Festus, MO
0.30
Single-Family Home
-
12/18/25
3
2
1,150
516 Moore St, Festus, MO
0.25
Single-Family Home
-
12/12/25
3
2
1,060
411 Moore St, Festus, MO
0.31
Single-Family Home
-
09/29/25
3
1.5
1,430
834 Vine St, Festus, MO
0.32
Single-Family Home
-
08/14/25
3
2
1,014
407 Edwards St, Festus, MO
0.13
Single-Family Home
-
11/14/25
3
2
1,277
401 Jefferson Ave, Crystal City, MO
0.33
Single-Family Home
-
08/22/25
3
2
1,200
407 7th Ave, Crystal City, MO
0.20
Single-Family Home
-
12/05/25
3
2
1,482
406 N Mill St, Festus, MO
0.39
Single-Family Home
-
07/30/26
3
1.5
1,250
829 Ann St, Festus, MO
0.36
Single-Family Home
-
12/19/25
3
1.5
1,100
302 9th Ave, Crystal City, MO
0.32
Single-Family Home
-
07/06/26
3
2
1,025

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Festus

At least 115 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Caryl Riley
    "Crites Park is a great place to walk dogs. I don’t have a dog myself, but I see lots of people with their dogs there. "
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  • Emeadows
    "Small town feel, yet close enough to all the amenities. I lived in St. Louis County most of my life and I love it down here, feels like home. "
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  • Kenna M.
    "This town has a school district that ranks in the top 10 of the entire state. It is a wonderful and safe district for kids of all ages."
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  • Brooke B.
    "trick or treating is a really special event, all the houses have haunted garages to see who gets the most votes "
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  • Elterman91
    "Everything’s very close to town, whether you’re driving to work or the grocery store nothing is too far away "
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  • Ron H.
    "Schools are top rated and nice buildings for children to learn and grow up in. Everyone is so friendly an has all the appeal of a small town community. "
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  • Carleigh R.
    "There are lots of stop signs, but that's to be expected in town. The amount of time it requires me to get to the nearest highest is less than 5 minutes. "
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  • Cody L.
    "I love the festus area because it's a great location. you have food close by, stores close by and even parks and schoils."
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  • David.t.huetlster.sr
    "my commute is 15 miles all highway. never do I have traffic. not bad at all. I drive a truck and a vette."
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  • Sandra M.
    "the neighborhoods are nice, the parks are great, the schools are excellent. main street is lovely around Christmas time. "
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  • Cage_melissa
    "that the neighborhood is safe and the schools are good. that the streets are safe to walk along and the neighbors are not thieves or druggies. "
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  • Tom B.
    "We are a quaint little community with lots of things to do. Like the parks and the walking areas. There are fishing ponds too. "
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  • Kara M.
    "everyone sticks to themselves but nobody minds their own business, they just stay quiet. lots of food. hardly anyone moves away."
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  • Lea D.
    "We moved from town years ago & I would never go back to city life again! R7 is a very desirable area. Million dollar homes are plentiful in this area. R7 just built there new high school (which made it more desirable-no busing) in 2012. School bus does stop in front of home."
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  • ratrodder74
    "This is a high crime rate area ,don't leave your car or house unlocked it wont be there when u get back"
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  • Joy
    "The areas outside Festus feature fantastic views of the Ozarks. Festus offers reasonable shopping opportunities and restaurants. And, it you need more opportunities, south St. Louis is only half an hour away."
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Frequently asked questions about 500 Forrest St

  • What is 500 Forrest St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 500 Forrest St in Festus, MO is $199,700.
  • What is the price history for 500 Forrest St?
    500 Forrest St in Festus, MO last sold in September 2019.
  • Is Festus a buyer's or seller's market?
    Festus is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Festus?
    The median sale price in Festus is $280K. That is up $7.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 500 Forrest St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 500 Forrest St in Festus, MO has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 500 Forrest St?
    The lot at 500 Forrest St in Festus, MO is about 0.27 acres (11,631 sq ft).