Active Listings
6
⇧ 20% vs 5 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The FORREST, IL real estate market (61741) currently shows 6 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 46 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 46 days on market compared to 29 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 2% year-over-year, from $162,000 to $165,175.
Population: 1,635 · Density: 11.9/mi² · Median household income: $84,688
Typical home value: $150,651 · Homeownership: 81.5%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61741 | Forrest, IL 61741 | 0.0 mi | 5 | $505,665 | $117,975 | $101,133 |
| 61739 | Fairbury, IL 61739 | 6.5 mi | 6 | $1,452,000 | $242,000 | $242,000 |
| 61769 | Saunemin, IL 61769 | 8.3 mi | 1 | $82,625 | $82,625 | $82,625 |
| 61731 | Cropsey, IL 61731 | 11.1 mi | 1 | $310,000 | $310,000 | $310,000 |
| 61773 | Sibley, IL 61773 | 13.1 mi | 1 | $169,900 | $169,900 | $169,900 |
| 60962 | Roberts, IL 60962 | 14.8 mi | 3 | $217,350 | $72,450 | $72,450 |
| 60952 | Melvin, IL 60952 | 15.7 mi | 5 | $572,270 | $93,725 | $114,454 |
| 60968 | Thawville, IL 60968 | 15.8 mi | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| 60919 | Cabery, IL 60919 | 17.8 mi | 2 | $290,000 | $145,000 | $145,000 |
| 60936 | Gibson City, IL 60936 | 20.6 mi | 9 | $2,038,518 | $256,250 | $226,502 |
| 60933 | Elliott, IL 60933 | 21.6 mi | 1 | $97,500 | $97,500 | $97,500 |
| 61753 | Lexington, IL 61753 | 22.1 mi | 2 | $775,700 | $387,850 | $387,850 |
| 60918 | Buckley, IL 60918 | 22.5 mi | 4 | $828,268 | $176,200 | $207,067 |
As of September 2026, there are 6 active listings in FORREST, IL (zip code 61741), compared to 5 the prior year.
The median listing price in FORREST, IL 61741 is $165,175 as of September 2026, a 2% increase from $162,000 the prior year.
Homes in FORREST, IL 61741 spend an average of 46 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 29 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, FORREST, IL 61741 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 46 days on market compared to 29 days last year.
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