NOT LISTED FOR SALE

405 S Locust St Forreston, IL 61030

Forreston Area

Estimated Value: $119,000 - $140,336

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,392 Sq Ft
$93/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 29, 2018

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

Est. 158% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $851 / 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®

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
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$128,834

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2018
Closed on
Oct 31, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
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
13.08%
Original Mortgage
$37,500
Interest Rate
0.047%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$112,000 Security First Title
$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 $1,855 $28,658 $5,320 $23,338
2024 $1,855 $21,063 $4,112 $16,951
2023 $1,733 $19,646 $3,835 $15,811
2022 $1,644 $17,976 $3,509 $14,467
2021 $1,611 $17,527 $3,421 $14,106
2020 $1,575 $17,218 $3,361 $13,857
2019 $1,543 $16,516 $3,224 $13,292
2018 $927 $15,785 $3,224 $12,561
2017 $1,518 $15,785 $3,224 $12,561
2016 $453 $15,411 $3,148 $12,263
2015 $391 $15,050 $3,074 $11,976
2014 $419 $15,050 $3,074 $11,976
2013 $575 $15,425 $3,151 $12,274
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heather Manis

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Heather Manis

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate

    (815) 871-1269

    135 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    NON-NWIAR Member

    NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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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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