$430,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2026

701 Forrest Dr Seneca, IL 61360

Seneca Area
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
0.7 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 7, 2026

$215 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of August 2026

Multiple offers received, highest and best offers by noon on Sunday 6/28/26. Beautifully maintained ranch style home on a .7 acre fenced corner lot! Spacious entry leads into the 29 x 19 living room with vaulted ceiling, architectural windows and gas fireplace. Open floor plan with immediate access into the dining area, both table space and island, upgraded extended cabinets in this 20 x 13 kitchen. All appliances remain! Laundry room with wash tub off of the kitchen that also offers access to your 3 car (tandem garage). Need more garage space? We ALSO offer a 43 x 29 heated insulated detached garage with doors on both ends so that you can drive straight through to the large parking pad at the end of your lot. This could easily park another 6 cars! 4 large bedrooms, the main bedroom includes a private bath with double sinks and both shower and jacuzzi tub, plus a walk in closet. There are covered porches on both front and back of the home. Enjoy water sports? This home is only minutes away from the marina. Must see to appreciate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicki Geiger

RE/MAX Top Properties License #471001508 Listed on: 06/24/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Arseneau Schutzbach

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,449

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 30,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 126x240
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 7 Car Attached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Full Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Seneca Elementary North Campus
  • Seneca Elementary South Campus Middle School
  • Seneca Township High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Ranch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,449

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0.7 Acres

Parking

7

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: 2008
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2000
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2000
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Discrepancy with 2000 sq ft from Seneca, Il. 61360-9209, LaSalle County
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Attic: Full
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Second Garage, Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 7
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Tandem, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
  • ParkingTotal: 7

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Seneca Elementary North Campus
  • High School: Seneca Township High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Seneca Elementary South Campus

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Dimensions: 126X240
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 17

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6448.68
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Outstanding Balance
$77,754
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$315,003

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $185,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $52,000 First American Title Insuran
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $80,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $116,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $40,000 FHA
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/07/2026 08/07/26 Sold $430,000 +8.9% $215 / Sq Ft
06/28/2026 06/28/26 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2026 06/24/26 For Sale $395,000 -- $198 / Sq Ft
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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 $6,449 $115,717 $11,676 $104,041
2024 $6,704 $115,717 $11,676 $104,041
2023 $5,899 $102,215 $10,314 $91,901
2022 $5,618 $93,999 $9,485 $84,514
2021 $4,609 $78,587 $8,883 $69,704
2020 $4,520 $78,352 $8,856 $69,496
2019 $4,371 $75,996 $8,590 $67,406
2018 $4,225 $73,719 $8,333 $65,386
2017 $4,205 $73,719 $8,333 $65,386
2016 $4,230 $73,719 $19,113 $54,606
2015 $3,557 $64,238 $16,655 $47,583
2012 -- $58,454 $16,855 $41,599
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12687106

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 29-50-403007

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