NOT LISTED FOR SALE

107 S 5th Ave Forreston, IL 61030

Estimated Value: $152,000 - $215,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,209 Sq Ft
$144/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 30, 2025

Last sale price $155,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,150 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Discover Charm and Convenience! Step into this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bath Craftsman Bungalow, where timeless character meets modern comfort. Imagine mornings on the charming covered front porch, complete with a classic porch swing, or evenings spent on the spacious deck, accessible through the formal dining room-perfect for entertaining. Inside, enjoy versatile living spaces that can be tailored to suit your needs. Most of the main level features updated flooring and fresh paint, adding a modern touch to this classic home. One of the three bedrooms is currently styled as a walk-in closet, but all rooms come with generously sized closets for ample storage. Outside, the large backyard offers endless possibilities, complete with a storage shed for all your tools and toys. The attached 2-car heated garage ensures year-round comfort. Plus, all appliances are included-making this home move-in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Wendt

RE/MAX of Rock Valley License #475146602 Listed on: 03/24/2025

RE/MAX of Rock Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor Miller

Re/Max of Rock Valley License #475188893

Re/Max of Rock Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x123.75

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,209 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,301

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1209
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1209
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1209
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X123.75
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2300.64
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Wendt
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Miller
Re/Max of Rock Valley
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
10.79%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$172,264

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,264
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
0.0676%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Wendt
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Miller
Re/Max of Rock Valley
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
10.79%
Views
73

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
0.0676%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2022
Closed on
Jan 6, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Hazzard
Re/Max of Rock Valley
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Wendt
Re/Max of Rock Valley
List Price
$109,000
Sold Price
$109,100
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.09%
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.50%
Original Mortgage
$98,100
Interest Rate
0.0638%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2017
Closed on
Sep 27, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
DANIEL KNIPSCHIELD
KEY REALTY
Buyer's Agent
DANIEL KNIPSCHIELD
KEY REALTY
List Price
$82,900
Sold Price
$79,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-3.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%
Original Mortgage
$63,920
Interest Rate
0.0382%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$160,000 None Available
$155,000 None Available
$109,500 Rrt
$80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $148,000
Closed $112,250
Closed $98,100
Closed $63,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $155,000 +10.8% $128 / Sq Ft
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $139,900 +28.2% $116 / Sq Ft
01/10/2023 01/10/23 Sold $109,100 +0.1% $84 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/11/2022 12/11/22 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2022 12/04/22 For Sale $109,000 +36.4% $84 / Sq Ft
09/27/2017 09/27/17 Sold $79,900 -3.6% $66 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/20/2017 08/20/17 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2017 07/18/17 For Sale $82,900 -- $69 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $2,644 $48,787 $3,887 $44,900
2024 $2,644 $35,858 $2,623 $33,235
2023 $2,301 $32,076 $2,447 $29,629
2022 $2,135 $29,349 $2,239 $27,110
2021 $2,079 $28,616 $2,183 $26,433
2020 $2,022 $28,110 $2,144 $25,966
2019 $1,958 $26,964 $2,057 $24,907
2018 $1,985 $26,964 $2,057 $24,907
2017 $2,016 $26,964 $2,057 $24,907
2016 $2,085 $26,324 $2,008 $24,316
2015 $1,901 $25,707 $1,961 $23,746
2014 $1,927 $25,707 $1,961 $23,746
2013 $1,997 $26,347 $2,010 $24,337
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12319710

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 02-33-126-004

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