$145,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

503 N Walnut Ave Forreston, IL 61030

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
0.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$91 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Charming 3-Bedroom Home on a Spacious Double Lot! Listed Below Appraised Value! Discover this delightful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home nestled on a large double lot, offering ample space and endless potential. Recently appraised at one hundred and sixty three thousand, this property is a fantastic value with an asking price below appraisal! Home features: An open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and large living room, perfect for entertaining or everyday family living. The master bedroom is conveniently located off the half bathroom, and the main floor laundry room adds practicality to your daily routine. The expansive yard is adorned with a variety of fruit trees, offering both beauty and bounty. The lot's alley access provides additional parking opportunities. An oversized 2-car garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, and storage. A newer roof and gutters ensure peace of mind and low maintenance for years to come. Basement is a poured concrete foundation and is ready to be finished! With its fantastic features and unbeatable value, this home won't last long. Schedule your showing today and make this gem yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Hazzard

RE/MAX of Rock Valley License #471019445 Listed on: 12/20/2024

RE/MAX of Rock Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Spence Paff

Re/Max of Rock Valley License #475185053

Re/Max of Rock Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,499

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 164x160

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,499

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Age: 51-60 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1600
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 139000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 221

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.61
  • Lot Dimensions: 164X160
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1499
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2024
Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
Lindsay Ronda Lynn and Myers Christopher Eugene
Bought by
Chapa Brian R
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Hazzard
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
Buyer's Agent
Erin Spence Paff
Re/Max of Rock Valley
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
4.32%
Total Days on Market
35
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$148,442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,442
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.86%
Original Mortgage
$142,373
Outstanding Balance
$142,259
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$6,183
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $145,000 Rrt
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $142,373 FHA
Previous Owner $20,440 New Conventional
Previous Owner $51,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $145,000 +4.3% $91 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 For Sale $139,000 0.0% $87 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Price Changed $139,000 -6.7% $87 / Sq Ft
12/20/2024 12/20/24 For Sale $149,000 -- $93 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $1,458 $39,747 $6,853 $32,894
2023 $1,500 $37,074 $6,392 $30,682
2022 $1,554 $33,923 $5,849 $28,074
2021 $1,563 $33,076 $5,703 $27,373
2020 $1,555 $32,491 $5,602 $26,889
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12258228

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 02-28-331-006