119 E James St, Forrest, IL 61741 Property Records

Livingston County property record for 119 E James St, Forrest, IL 61741 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage948 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$38,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$509.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-26-03-158-013

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area948 sqft Living Area
Basement Area223 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement223 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Depth X Width132 ft x 66 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Street Address119 E JAMES ST
CityFORREST
StateIL
Zip61741-9536
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description26-03-158-013 LOT 66 X 132 LOT 8 BLK 2 FORREST ORIG TOWN
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL TOWN
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLIVINGSTON IL
Minor Civil DivisionFORREST
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3011
Census Tract960900

Owner

Source: Livingston County records · APN 26-26-03-158-013

Assessment roll updated June 30, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address119 E JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9536
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 26, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST STATE BANK
May 19, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST STATE BANK
Jan 05, 2021Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jan 05, 2021
  • Deed Sale Price on Jan 05, 2021
  • Oct 05, 2015
Deed Doc Number202152
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLIVINGSTON IL
Property Address119 E JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9536
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2025R05156
DateNov 26, 2025
Instrument2025R-05156
Lender
NameFIRST STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueDec 01, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLIVINGSTON IL
Recording DateMay 19, 2023
Property Address119 E JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9536
Document Number2023R01789
Instrument DateMay 19, 2023
Instrument2023R-01789
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 14, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$69.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 614, FORREST, IL 61741-0614

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address119 E JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9536

Mortgage

Document Number2023R01790
DateMay 19, 2023
Instrument2023R-01790
Lender
NameFIRST STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term62 Months
DueJul 06, 2028

January 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLIVINGSTON IL
Recording DateJan 05, 2021
Property Address119 E JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9536
Document Number2021R00052
Instrument DateDec 23, 2020
Instrument2021R-00052
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 06, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$57.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address119 E JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9536

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Livingston County records · Assessment roll updated June 30, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLivingston County
County SubdivisionForrest Township
MunicipalityForrest Village
Unified School DistrictPrairie Central Community Unit School District 8 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$509.00 (-48.11%) Homeowner's exemption$18,337 (+1%) Land $2,320 Building $16,017$55,011 (+1%) Land $6,960 Building $48,051
2024$981.00$16,670 Land $2,109 Building $14,561$50,010 Land $6,327 Building $43,683

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