NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3189 W Forest Rd Freeport, IL 61032

Estimated Value: $310,000 - $372,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,879 Sq Ft
$89/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2022

Last sale price $320,000 $82 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,178/month

134 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Countryside Views
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Central Air
  • Deck
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Water Softener

About This Home

As of August 2022

A one of kind custom built home on a scenic 2.77 acres. The country setting is absolutely beautiful in all seasons. Looking out your back door the peace of nature awaits. This is a legitimate five-bedroom home that lends to many living opportunities. The main floor consists of living room with fireplace, den/office, dining room area, main floor laundry large eat-in kitchen, master bedroom suite and broom closet. Sliders off the dining/ eating area walk on to a multi-level deck to the backyard. The upper level is built around a loft setting. Two bedrooms, a full bath, TV area and bonus room. The lower level has two full bedrooms with egress windows, a full bath, rec room, large storage area and additional room for arts/crafts or whatever you wish. The lower level also walks out to the backyard for convenience. Under present owner most of the flooring has been updated with wood and carpet, new furnace in 2020, hot water heater and water softener. A new 10 x 12 deck was added in 2021 by a local contractor. All appliances including washer and dryer do stay with the home. Kidney shaped drive was seal coated in 2021. The lane to the property is maintained by the residence. There will soon be new gas piping and new lane courtesy of NICOR. Owner is a licensed agent. Map of property is located at house along with the septic and well locations and radon test results. The septic has been pumped every year do to the size of the former family. There are no issues. Pre-qualified buyers only. Taxes will reflect owner occupied for 2021. NEW PRICE, PRICE REDUCED!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marg Christensen

CHRISTENSEN HOME TOWN, REALTORS License #471002354 Listed on: 03/15/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

MARK CURTIS

CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC License #475.193642

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,095

Lot Details

  • 2.77 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Freeport 145 Elementary And Middle School
  • Freeport 145 High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,095

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: CO Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Other
  • Type: Country View
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 5: Bedroom, Dimensions: 13x12, On Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 6: Office/Den, Dimensions: 15x12, On Level: Main
  • Additional Room 7: Bonus, Dimensions: 11x9, On Level: Upper
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Sump Pump, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1768
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 961
  • Exemptions: Owner
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, County Taxes, Full Exposure, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Master, Deck-Leveled
  • Grid: Stephenson County
  • Legal Description: PT NE SEC 10-26-7
  • Lot Acreage: 2.77
  • Lvt Date: 03/15/2022
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_598
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Freeport 145
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3879
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 1150
  • Garage Type Driveway: Attached
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: A one of kind custom built home on a scenic 2.77 acres. The country setting is absolutely beautiful in all seasons. Looking out your back door the peace of nature awaits. This is a legitimate five-bedroom home that lends to many living opportunities. The main floor consists of living room with fireplace, den/office, dining room area, main floor laundry large eat-in kitchen, master bedroom suite and broom closet. Sliders off the dining/ eating area walk on to a multi-level deck to the backyard. The upper level is built around a loft setting. Two bedrooms, a full bath, TV area and bonus room. The lower level has two full bedrooms with egress windows, a full bath, rec room, large storage area and additional room for arts/crafts or whatever you wish. The lower level also walks out to the backyard for convenience. Under present owner most of the flooring has been updated with wood and carpet, new furnace in 2020, hot water heater and water softener. A new 10 x 12 deck was added in 2021 by a local contractor. All appliances including washer and dryer do stay with the home. Kidney shaped drive was seal coated in 2021. The lane to the property is maintained by the residence. There will soon be new gas piping and new lane courtesy of NICOR. Owner is a licensed agent. Map of property is located at house along with the septic and well locations and radon test results. The septic has been pumped every year do to the size of the former family. There are no issues. Pre-qualified buyers only. Taxes will reflect owner occupied for 2021. NEW PRICE, PRICE REDUCED!
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: Yes
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 2918
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 471002354
  • S O1 Brokerage Number: 481012189
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17'6x13, On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18x12, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14x11, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12 xx12, On Level: Lower
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 13x11
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Lower, Dimensions: 24x14
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16x11, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 24x12
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 82.5
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Elementary School: Freeport 145
  • Middle School: Freeport 145
  • High School: Freeport 145
  • Elementary School #2: Freeport 145

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Taxes: 9095

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Freeport 145
  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Middle School: Freeport 145

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2022
Closed on
Aug 29, 2022
Sold by
Christensen Robert F
Bought by
Barthel Anthony
Seller's Agent
Marg Christensen
CHRISTENSEN HOME TOWN, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
MARK CURTIS
CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-8.55%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$345,398

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.73%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2018
Closed on
Jan 28, 2019
Sold by
Elaine Hayunga
Bought by
Christensen Robert F and Christensen Margaret A
Seller's Agent
Ken Long
Preferred Real Estate of Illinois
Buyer's Agent
NON-NWIAR Member
NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-17.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.95%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Barthel Anthony $310,400 --
Christensen Robert F $259,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2022 08/29/22 Sold $320,000 -3.0% $82 / Sq Ft
07/27/2022 07/27/22 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Price Changed $329,900 -2.9% $85 / Sq Ft
04/21/2022 04/21/22 Price Changed $339,900 -2.9% $88 / Sq Ft
03/15/2022 03/15/22 For Sale $349,900 +34.6% $90 / Sq Ft
01/25/2019 01/25/19 Sold $260,000 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft
01/25/2019 01/25/19 Sold $260,000 -13.3% $89 / Sq Ft
11/02/2018 11/02/18 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2018 10/31/18 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2018 09/12/18 Price Changed $299,900 -4.8% $103 / Sq Ft
07/01/2018 07/01/18 For Sale $315,000 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
10/30/2017 10/30/17 For Sale $315,000 -- $81 / 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
2023 -- $94,305 $10,058 $84,247
2022 $9,630 $87,376 $9,319 $78,057
2021 $9,095 $87,376 $9,319 $78,057
2020 $10,154 $88,376 $9,319 $79,057
2019 $10,058 $86,643 $9,136 $77,507
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202201339

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 03-18-10-276-021