NOT LISTED FOR SALE

405 S Locust St Forreston, IL 61030

Forreston Area

Estimated Value: $108,000 - $144,730

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,392 Sq Ft
$89/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 29, 2018

Last sale price $50,000 $36 Per Sq Ft

Est. 148% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $892 / mo

43 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2018

In the heart of Forreston! Turn this 2BR home into a 3BR and increase your cash flow as an investment property. Or why rent, when you can buy for this price! The home offers an enclosed front porch with original hardwood character in dining room and living room. NEW roof in Nov 2017! NEW carpet in large upper level BR and stairs. Spacious backyard for pets, or family and friends to gather. Garage has a workshop area, plus plenty of room for storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Manis

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE License #475171420 Listed on: 08/14/2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE

Last Buyer's Agent

NON-NWIAR Member

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,518

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 12,632 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,392 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,518

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Listing Details

  • Type: None
  • Additional Room 5: Encl Porch, Dimensions: 16x9, On Level: Main
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1392
  • Front: 80
  • General Features: Laundry 1st Floor
  • Legal Description: LOT 3 BLK 12 BK 269 PG 1059 NEAL'S ADD VIL OF FORRESTON
  • Lot Acreage: 0.29
  • Lvt Date: 08/14/2018
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Rear: 80
  • Side 1: 160
  • Side 2: 160
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 110188
  • Elementary School: Forreston Grade
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached
  • Pertinent Facts: In the heart of Forreston! Turn this 2BR home into a 3BR and increase your cash flow as an investment property. Or why rent, when you can buy for this price! The home offers an enclosed front porch with original hardwood character in dining room and living room. NEW roof in Nov 2017! NEW carpet in large upper level BR and stairs. Spacious backyard for pets, or family and friends to gather. Garage has a workshop area, plus plenty of room for storage.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15x11, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Upper
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 12x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 20.4x15.5, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 16x12
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1901

Tax Info

  • Year: 2017
  • Taxes: 1518

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2025
Sold by
Gronewold Robert A and Gronewold Donnaa L
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$124,183

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2018
Closed on
Oct 31, 2018
Sold by
Waack Nancy L
Bought by
Gronewold Robert A and Gronewold Donna L
Seller's Agent
Heather Manis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
Buyer's Agent
NON-NWIAR Member
NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$50,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.29%
Original Mortgage
$37,500
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Forreston, IL

  • Ann Haag Real Estate Agent - KEY REALTY

    Ann Haag

    KEY REALTY

    (815) 706-2593

    77 Total Sales

    5 in Forreston

    $61K - $350K Price Range

    Ann Haag
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  • Kimberly Taylor Real Estate Agent - NextHome First Class

    Kimberly Taylor

    NextHome First Class

    (815) 908-5519

    801 Total Sales

    15 in Forreston

    $69K - $400K Price Range

    Kimberly Taylor
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  • Tracey DeCrane Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Town Lake & Country

    Tracey DeCrane

    RE/MAX Town Lake & Country

    (815) 706-3940

    104 Total Sales

    3 in Forreston

    $25K - $125K Price Range

    Tracey DeCrane
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  • Charla Piper Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Affiliated

    Charla Piper

    Responds Quickly

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (608) 684-6117

    200 Total Sales

    2 in Forreston

    $129K - $136K Price Range

    Charla Piper
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  • Tracy Shuman Real Estate Agent - Re/Max Professional Advantage

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (815) 393-2816

    152 Total Sales

    7 in Forreston

    $47K - $250K Price Range

    Tracy Shuman
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  • Christine Wilke Real Estate Agent - Best Realty

    Christine Wilke

    Best Realty

    (779) 210-6324

    309 Total Sales

    2 in Forreston

    $165K - $215K Price Range

    Christine Wilke
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$112,000 Security First Title
Gronewold Robert A $50,000 Security First Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $37,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/29/2018 10/29/18 Sold $50,000 0.0% $36 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2018 08/14/18 For Sale $50,000 -- $36 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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 $2,800 $78,040 $16,000 $62,040
2024 $2,800 $75,500 $16,000 $59,500
2023 $2,708 $65,760 $16,000 $49,760
2022 $1,905 $52,840 $8,000 $44,840
2021 $1,728 $48,000 $8,000 $40,000
2020 $1,563 $43,480 $8,000 $35,480
2019 $1,504 $41,860 $8,000 $33,860
2018 $1,429 $39,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,394 $38,840 $0 $0
2016 $1,394 $38,840 $0 $0
2015 $1,394 $38,840 $0 $0
2014 $1,521 $42,340 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heather Manis Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Heather Manis

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate

    (815) 871-1269

    133 Total Sales

    Heather Manis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    NON-NWIAR Member

    NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

    NON-NWIAR Member
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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 201805228

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 02-33-227-002

Illinois Ogle County Forreston 61030

405 S Locust St, Forreston, IL

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