$257,500
SOLD SEP 14, 2020

259 W Forrest Dr Metamora, IL 61548

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,750 Sq Ft
2.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$69 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Bar
  • Germantown Hills Elementary School Rated A
  • Porch
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater

About This Home

As of July 2025

STUNNINGLY REMODELED RANCH HOME SITUATED ON 2.5 ACRES, BOASTS NEW: WINDOWS, HIGH-EFFICIENCY FURNACE, A/C, & WALL H20 HEATER & FILTRATION SYSTEM & MUCH MORE. GORGEOUS INTERIOR OFFERS A LIGHT, AIRY, & OPEN FLOOR PLAN ACCENTED BY THE HAND-SCRAPED HARDWOOD FLOORING. TRENDY KITCHEN W/ QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL GE APPLIANCE PACKAGE, PORCELAIN FARM SINK, & PANTRY. MASTER SUITE FEATURES AN AWESOME EN-SUITE BATHROOM. CONVENIENT MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM & MUDROOM! WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL W/ FIREPLACED FAMILY ROOM, LUXURIOUS FULL BATHROOM W/ WALK-IN SHOWER, & 2 MORE BEDROOMS. TAKE THE TOUR TODAY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Schauble

eXp Realty License #471010122 Listed on: 05/07/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandy Rubel

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited License #471022067

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,594

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bar

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Germantown Hills Elementary School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Water Filtration System
  • Well
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,594

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Single Family
  • Style: Ranch
  • Legal Description: T27N - R3W - S19 LOT 6 WOODCLIFF ESTATES
  • Lvt Date: 05/07/2020
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Water Softener - Owned, Water Filtration System
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Logs, Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Bar, Cable Tv Available, Garage Door Opener(s), Solid Surface Counter Top
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Number of Full Bathrooms in the Basement: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18x12, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Foundation: Daylight, Egress Window, Finished, Full, Walk-Out
  • Master Bedroom Egress Window: Yes
  • Bathroom Master Bedroom: Full
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13x13, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Egress Window: Yes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13x11, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Egress Window: Yes
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15x12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Laminate
  • Bedroom 4 Egress Window: Yes
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 11x11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Laminate
  • Bedroom 5 Egress Window: Yes
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 38x14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Laminate
  • Informal Dining Room: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16x11, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Dining: Breakfast Bar, Dining Informal, Pantry
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13x5, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25x18, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1400
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 2350
  • Additional Room 1: Dimensions: 9x6, On Level: Main, Flooring: Tile
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 109.57
  • Finished Sq Ft: 3750
  • Total Sq Ft: 2350
  • Finished Main Level Sq Ft: 2350

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick Partial, Steel Siding, Stone
  • Exterior Amenities: Deck, Porch
  • Road Access: Paved
  • Roofing: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Number Cars: 2
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling: Gas, Forced Air, Water Heater - Gas, Central Air
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Water Sewer: Private Well, Septic System

Schools

  • Elementary School: Germantown Hills
  • Middle School: Germantown Hills
  • High School: Metamora
  • Elementary School: Germantown Hills

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: SEE PLAT
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 2.5
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Ravine, Wooded
  • Subdivision: Woodcliff Estates
  • Geo Subdivision: IL

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 4593.56
  • Parcel Id Number Tax Id: 08-19-402-008
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • High School School District: Metamora
  • Middle School: Germantown Hills

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Larsen Andreas and Larsen Amanda
Bought by
Robards Richelle and Robards Travis
Seller's Agent
Brandy Rubel
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
Buyer's Agent
Kali Farmer
Keller Williams Revolution
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$349,900
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.17%
Original Mortgage
$349,900
Outstanding Balance
$349,900
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,736

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2020
Sold by
Cravens Melissi L and Cravens John
Bought by
Larsen Andreas and Larsen Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2017
Sold by
Stanley Etta S
Bought by
Cravens Melissi and Cravens John M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,740
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $350,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $257,500 Hunziker & Heck Llc
Executors Deed $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $349,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $206,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,740 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $349,900 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $349,900 +35.9% $93 / Sq Ft
09/14/2020 09/14/20 Sold $257,500 +1.0% $69 / Sq Ft
07/25/2020 07/25/20 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2020 07/10/20 For Sale $254,900 0.0% $68 / Sq Ft
06/10/2020 06/10/20 For Sale $254,900 0.0% $68 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2020 05/20/20 Price Changed $254,900 -1.9% $68 / Sq Ft
05/07/2020 05/07/20 For Sale $259,900 -- $69 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

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 $4,607 $67,995 $10,246 $57,749
2023 $4,345 $62,651 $9,441 $53,210
2022 $4,185 $58,193 $8,769 $49,424
2021 $4,047 $55,102 $8,303 $46,799
2020 $4,526 $55,042 $8,294 $46,748
2019 $4,503 $56,745 $8,551 $48,194
2018 $4,594 $56,513 $8,516 $47,997
2017 $4,586 $56,513 $8,516 $47,997
2016 $4,625 $56,359 $8,516 $47,843
2015 $2,625 $52,441 $8,300 $44,141
2014 $2,625 $50,879 $8,053 $42,826
2013 $2,625 $49,886 $7,896 $41,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: RMAPA1214801

RMLS Alliance

APN: 08-19-402-008