This updated home, ideally situated near Forreston Schools, is move-in ready. The main floor boasts a spacious entry/mudroom, a comfortable living room, a family room, an eat-in kitchen, a full bathroom, and a convenient laundry room. Upstairs, you'll find three inviting bedrooms. A detached, oversized 20x25 one-car garage complements the property, alongside a pleasant backyard. Don't miss this rare and affordable opportunity to settle in Forreston. Some of the furniture may be virtually staged, no alterations or changes to the home!
Sold for $117,000
$117,000
405 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
3beds
1,392sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.29 Acres Lot
$117,400 Zestimate®
$84/sqft
$1,126 Estimated rent
Home value
$117,400
$96,000 - $143,000
$1,126/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 30, 2025 at 02:52pm
Listed by:
Aubra Palermo 815-297-1778,
Re/Max Property Source
Bought with:
ROSARY BOWMAN, 475182750
Choice Realty Of Freeport Llc
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202505906
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,392
- Total interior livable area: 1,392 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,392
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch 3 Season
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 0233227002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Forreston
- Subdivision: IL
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $117,000+6.4%$84/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505906 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Pending sale | $110,000$79/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12477716 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Contingent | $110,000$79/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12477716 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $110,000$79/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505906 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $110,000+120%$79/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12477716 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,855 +7% | $25,200 +28.3% |
| 2023 | $1,733 +5.4% | $19,646 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $1,644 +2% | $17,976 +2.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61030
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Forreston Grade SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- NAGerman Valley Grade SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 8.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forreston Grade
- Middle: Forreston Junior/Senior High
- High: Forreston Junior/Senior High
- District: ForestVille Valley 221
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Ogle County
- Forreston
- 61030
- 405 S Locust Ave