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Sold for $252,750 on 07/01/25
  • $252,750

    4977 N Mount Vernon Rd, Forreston, IL 61030

    3beds
    2,000sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    2.6 Acres Lot
    $257,100 Zestimate®
    $126/sqft
    $1,767 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $257,100

    $226,000 - $291,000

    $1,767/mo

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    What's special

    Pleasant views, low tax rate (7.3), and move-in ready! Just off a hard surface road, (almost in the middle of nowhere), and lovingly cared for this home has 3 generous bedrooms; 2 spacious, airy & bright bathrooms with modern lighting, tile and glass; a full kitched with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, professional vent hood, numberous cabinets and a terrific hardwood floor. The main floor also features a roomy bedroom with double doors to the bathroom and a wide pocket door to the living room. There is also and enclosed back porch/mudroom. The second floor has two large bedrooms and a large modern bathroom with washer and dryer hook-ups.(There are also washer and dryer hook-ups in the basement.) Recently refinished original 4"+ Pine flooring in the living room, halls and all the bedrooms. 3" wide wood flooring in the kitchen. Outside there is a nice, recently redone, front porch, a vegetable garden, a brick paved fire pit area, gentle slopping hills to the rear leading to a short mowed path into the land. Just across the gravel road there is a 40 X 60 pole barn on 1/2 acre also included.. It has two large doors for bringing in trucks/equipment/toys, a gravel floor, and electric. There is fairly flat/level land on either side of the barn for additonal builds, small pastures for a hobby farm, parking, or other uses. All Appliances included, Deep Freezer, W&D less that 2 years old. There is also an owned water softener and an in-line water filtration system, also included. This home is in excellent condition and has been well cared for, with little left to do but move in.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 01, 2025 at 05:42pm

    Listed by:

    ANN HAAG 815-218-6121,

    Key Realty

    Bought with:

    JOAN WELT, 475128747

    Choice Realty Of Freeport Llc

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202502579MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 210
    • Dimensions: 15 x 14
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 180
    • Dimensions: 15 x 12
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 180
    • Dimensions: 15 x 12
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 260
    • Dimensions: 20 x 13
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 225
    • Dimensions: 15 x 15
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Propane
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Upper Level, In Basement
    Features
    • Basement: Basement Entrance,Full
    • Attic: Storage
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: Fire-Pit/Fireplace
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,000
    • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,000
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Detached, Gravel
    • Garage spaces: 6
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Porch 4 Season, Enclosed
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Panorama
    Lot
    • Size: 2.60 Acres
    • Features: County Taxes, Horses Allowed, Rural
    Details
    • Additional structures: Outbuilding
    • Additional parcels included: 0614200005
    • Parcel number: 0613100008
    • Horses can be raised: Yes

    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: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Forreston
    • Subdivision: IL

    Other

    Other facts
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Road surface type: Gravel, Hard Surface Road

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/1/2025Sold$252,750-2.8%$126/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502579
    6/3/2025Contingent$260,000$130/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12373226
    6/2/2025Pending sale$260,000$130/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502579
    5/19/2025Listed for sale$260,000+4%$130/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502579
    5/19/2023Contingent$250,000$125/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11676567

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$2,990 +40.1%$45,521 +35.1%
    2022$2,134 +2%$33,683 +2.6%
    2021$2,092 +2.5%$32,837 +1.8%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 61030

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: ForestVille Valley 221
    • Middle: ForestVille Valley 221
    • High: ForestVille Valley 221
    • 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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