You won’t want to miss this beautiful Herrin home! Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this 3 bed, 2 ½ bath home exudes an air of whimsical elegance and luxury. Outside the property you’ll find the stand alone 2 car carport, driveway and brick walkway leading to the front porch step. As you enter the foyer, you’ll see the inviting living room, entry to kitchen (NEW 2024), the staircase and mezzanine, as well as the family room. Up the stairs, you’ll find a large bedroom with a corner nook, spare bedroom down the hall, and a Jack and Jill bathroom connecting between the bedrooms. On the main floor, through the living room sits the large dining room with a feature brick fireplace and entry to the four seasons sunroom that offers serene tranquility with a beautiful wooded landscape. Just outside the sunroom, the dining room opens into the kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances. Here, you’ll find entry to the walkout partial basement with an abundance of storage and workspace. New Kitchen 2024, New Insulation 2023, New HVAC 2017.
This property is $159.5K more than the Median Sold Price and $0/SqFt less than other homes in Herrin, IL.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: RMLSA
MLS Number: #EB453392
Listing Office:
Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS PINNACLE
Office Phone: (618) 867-6414
Listing Agent: Daniel Harshbarger
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
8
/10
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School
5200 Herrin Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.83 miles
Public District Grades 2-5
Middle School
8
/10
Herrin Middle School
700 S 14th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.70 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
5
/10
Herrin High School
700 N 10th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.61 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School
5200 Herrin Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.83 miles
Public District Grades 2-5
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Tri-C Elementary School
1405 W Grand Ave
Distance between this listing and this school4.84 miles
Public District Grades KG-3
5
/10
Lincoln Elementary School
400 Morningside Dr
Distance between this listing and this school6.12 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Herrin Middle School
700 S 14th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.70 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Carterville Intermediate School
300 School St
Distance between this listing and this school3.47 miles
Public District Grades 4-6
7
/10
Carterville Jr High School
816 S Division St
Distance between this listing and this school3.77 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
Assigned Schools
5
/10
Herrin High School
700 N 10th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.61 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Carterville High School
1415 W Grand Ave
Distance between this listing and this school5.03 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
4
/10
Johnston City High School
1500 Jefferson Ave
Distance between this listing and this school6.00 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,474. The majority of Herrin, IL residents have income less than $35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 505 Forest Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 505 Forest Dr property is $275,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 505 Forest Dr is a house located in Herrin, Illinois, 62948.
Is this property for sale now?
Sale Pending: 505 Forest Dr is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 505 Forest Dr are: Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Herrin Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Herrin High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $6,737 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 505 Forest Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 505 Forest Dr is 3,478 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 505 Forest Dr is 1973.
This home is located at 505 Forest Dr in Herrin, IL and zip code 62948. This 3,478 square foot home, which was built in 1973, sits on a 1.20 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $275,000.
In May 2024, from all listings sold in Herrin, IL there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 9 sold below and more than 4 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Herrin, IL increased by 7.5% between April 2024 and May 2024. While the average time on the market in May 2024 was 52 days, the median list price was $115,500.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.