All brick ranch on lovely, landscaped half acre lot just outside of town. Move right into this meticulously maintained 3 bedroom / 2 bath home with fully finished basement. This home features a spacious living room and a large family room on the main level with a gas fireplace with brick surround. A sun porch with screens and wind block is across the back of the house looking out into the private, fenced backyard. Updates include a new roof in 2020, new front door in 2021 w/ warranty, and casement windows updated over the years. Plus the furnace, central air and hot water heater all done in 2022. The well water pressure tank is only 2 years old. Property is being sold "AS-IS."
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Price cut: $5K (11/4)
$284,900
5514 S Forester Dr, Rochelle, IL 61068
3beds
1,638sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.5 Acres Lot
$280,700 Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick ranchPrivate fenced backyardLandscaped half acre lotLarge family roomSun porch
- 68 days |
- 610 |
- 22 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 09, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Sherry Murphy 815-761-4554,
Hayden Real Estate, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12485178
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Bonus Room, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Shower Only)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,954
- Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 921
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 157.6x138.25
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 24153020070000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Rochelle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,808
- Annual tax amount: $4,464
- Date on market: 10/3/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$280,700
$267,000 - $295,000
$1,924/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $284,900-1.7%$174/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12485178 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$177/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12485178 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900-1.7%$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12485178 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $305,000-1.6%$186/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,128 +1.1% | $60,936 +5.1% |
| 2022 | $4,084 +7.3% | $57,984 +8.2% |
| 2021 | $3,807 +4.9% | $53,565 +5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,978/mo
Principal & interest
$1396
Property taxes
$482
Home insurance
$100
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61068
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NALincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Rochelle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 5/10Rochelle Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Rochelle Township High School
- District: 231
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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