$69,800

2508 Forest Ave Mount Vernon, IL 62864

$829
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
878 sqft
$80 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2508 Forest Ave

Charming 2-Bedroom Home Welcome to your new abode in the heart of Mt. Vernon, Illinois! This delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a perfect blend of comfort and charm just moments away from the beautiful city park.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
Size878 sqft
Year built1930
ParkingDetached
MLS #EB458454

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • List Price: $69,800
  • Price/SqFt: $79
  • Annual Tax Amount: $604
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Wooded
  • Directions: 24th St South to Forest, turn right, go to 2508 Forest. It is on the right side of road.
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 878 SqFt
  • MLS Number: EB458454
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: Buy Home Realty
  • Listing Agent: Travarr Rudd

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2508 Forest Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 - view of front of property with a front lawn, a shingled roof, and a chimney

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 15, 2021
Home Sold
$25,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$7,124$604
2022$6,249$82
2021$5,951$82
2020$5,562$84
2019$5,562$82
2018$5,842$80
2017$5,842$80

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

J L Buford Intermediate Education Center

Public District 4-5

0.8 mi

623 S 34th St

6

Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center

Public District KG-3

1.1 mi

401 N 30th St

4

Spring Garden Elementary School

Public District PK-4

4.3 mi

14975 E Bakerville Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,029. Typical income of Mount Vernon, IL residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

52%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
25%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • KmartKmart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • SonicSonic
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • BuickBuick
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • OldiesOldies
  • CountryCountry
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2508 Forest Ave

The listing price of 2508 Forest Ave property is $69,800.

The property 2508 Forest Ave is a house located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, 62864.

Active Listing: 2508 Forest Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2508 Forest Ave are: J L Buford Intermediate Education Center (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Spring Garden Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Zadok Casey Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bethel Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McClellan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mount Vernon Township High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Woodlawn High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Waltonville High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $604 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on November 15, 2021 for $25,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2508 Forest Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 2508 Forest Ave is 878 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2508 Forest Ave is 1930.

This home is located at 2508 Forest Ave in Mount Vernon, IL and zip code 62864. This 878 square foot home was built in 1930. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $69,800.

Over 8 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Mount Vernon, IL. In the same period over 11 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. Between April and May 2025, Mount Vernon, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 19.7%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $142,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 43 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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