Livingston County property record for 120 W James St, Forrest, IL 61741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,141 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-26-04-286-002 |
| Primary APN | 26-26-04-286-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Street Address | 120 W JAMES ST |
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| City | FORREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61741-9354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26 04 286 002 LOT 66 X 132 LOT 4 BLK 6 VILLAGE OF FORREST |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 960900 |
120 W James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Livingston County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 W JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9354 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF PONTIAC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223262 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 120 W JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9354 |
| Document Number | 2023R03397 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R-03397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $139.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 W JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9448 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 W JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9354 |
| Document Number | 2023R03398 |
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| Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R-03398 |
| Name | FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 120 W JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9354 |
| Document Number | 2022R03262 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R-03262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $100.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 525, FORREST, IL 61741-0525 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 W JAMES ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9354 |
| Document Number | 2022R03263 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R-03263 |
| Name | BANK OF PONTIAC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 120 W James St was $2,141 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Livingston County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Livingston County |
| County Subdivision | Forrest Township |
| Municipality | Forrest Village |
| Unified School District | Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,141.00 | $29,853 Land $2,346 Building $27,507 | $89,559 Land $7,038 Building $82,521 |
| 2022 | $2,053.00 | $21,032 Land $1,871 Building $19,161 | $63,096 Land $5,613 Building $57,483 |
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.
FEMA maps place 120 W James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 120 W James St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FORREST serves 1,225 people · EPA ID IL1050450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 2.67 mg/L (2015–2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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