$41,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

106 3rd Ave Forreston, IL 61030

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,655 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$25 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Tandem Parking
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Built-in Bookshelves

About This Home

As of July 2025

" Project Home "... Nice, solid, 3 or 4 Bedroom home with a Dry Basement located in Forrreston with a Huge Front Porch... Home has been vacant for several years, with several projects that have been started. New kitchen cabinets installation has begun, New complete fiberglass surround tub/shower is upstairs waiting to be installed, Some new wiring projects are in place, There are some newer windows that have been installed... Roof is only 10 years old & in Good shape... Natural Gas Furnace.. There is also a Large 2 or 3 car garage with overhead door... Bring all "as is" offers

Last Agent to Sell the Property

GARY LUDWIG

BARNES REALTY, INC. License #475126883 Listed on: 06/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Spence Paff

Re/Max of Rock Valley License #475185053

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,655 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Forreston Grade Elementary School
  • Forreston Junior/Senior High Middle School
  • Forreston Junior/Senior High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Additional Room 5: Play room, Dimensions: 14'x9', On Level: Main
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
  • Class: HOUSE
  • General Features: Porch Covered
  • Legal Description: Lot 3 Block 3 Village of Forreston
  • Lot Acreage: 0.18
  • Lvt Date: 06/14/2025
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_427
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Forreston Grade
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1655
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached, Tandem
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: " Project Home "... Nice, solid, 3 or 4 Bedroom home with a Dry Basement located in Forrreston with a Huge Front Porch... Home has been vacant for several years, with several projects that have been started. New kitchen cabinets installation has begun, New complete fiberglass surround tub/shower is upstairs waiting to be installed, Some new wiring projects are in place, There are some newer windows that have been installed... Roof is only 10 years old & in Good shape... Natural Gas Furnace.. There is also a Large 2 or 3 car garage with overhead door... Bring all "as is" offers,,,
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1655
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14 'x11 ', On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12 'x10 ', On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11 'x9 ', On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 14'x12'
  • Family Room: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14'x12', On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 16'x15'
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Electric

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1945

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 2905

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Forreston Junior/Senior High
  • School District: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Middle School: Forreston Junior/Senior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
Dewall Donald H
Bought by
Brown Scott
Seller's Agent
GARY LUDWIG
BARNES REALTY, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Erin Spence Paff
Re/Max of Rock Valley
List Price
$41,000
Sold Price
$41,000
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$62,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,684
Avg. Annual Appreciation
142.16%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $39,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $41,000 0.0% $25 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2025 06/14/25 For Sale $41,000 -- $25 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,905 $32,985 $2,623 $30,362
2023 $2,715 $30,767 $2,447 $28,320
2022 $2,574 $28,152 $2,239 $25,913
2021 $2,523 $27,449 $2,183 $25,266
2020 $2,466 $26,963 $2,144 $24,819
2019 $2,416 $25,864 $2,057 $23,807
2018 $2,449 $25,864 $2,057 $23,807
2017 $2,487 $25,864 $2,057 $23,807
2016 $2,590 $25,250 $2,008 $23,242
2015 $2,379 $24,658 $1,961 $22,697
2014 $2,394 $24,658 $1,961 $22,697
2013 $2,443 $25,272 $2,010 $23,262
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • GARY LUDWIG

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    GARY LUDWIG

    BARNES REALTY, INC.

    (815) 541-5959

    8 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    GARY LUDWIG
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  • Erin Spence Paff

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Erin Spence Paff

    RE/MAX

    (815) 262-5555

    6 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Erin Spence Paff
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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202503218

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 02-33-127-008

Illinois Ogle County Forreston 61030

106 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL

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