Livingston County property record for 130 W John St, Forrest, IL 61741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,649 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,118 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,738 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-26-04-438-001 |
| Primary APN | 26-26-04-438-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,649 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,118 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Street Address | 130 W JOHN ST |
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| City | FORREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61741-9621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26-04-438-001 LOT 66 X 123 LOT 5 BLK 19 VILLAGE OF FORREST |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 960900 |
130 W John St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Livingston County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 130 W JOHN ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011609306 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON IL |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 130 W JOHN ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9621 |
| Document Number | 2018R01985 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R-01985 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 130 W JOHN ST, FORREST, IL 61741-9621 |
| Document Number | 2018R01986 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R-01986 |
| Name | MORTGAGE SERVICES III LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 130 W John St was $3,738 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 | $3,738.00 | $47,635 Land $2,485 Building $45,150 | $142,905 Land $7,455 Building $135,450 |
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 130 W John 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.
The area around 130 W John St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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