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Off Market Aug 2019 for $112K

$203,350

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,068/mo

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2,100

sq ft

15978 W Harper, Forreston, IL 61030

About this home

Lot's of space in this charming rural home in Forrestville School District. If you like a large, open eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, formal dining room, high ceilings, original wood flooring and trim, this is for you! Mostly newer windows. Furnace was new in 2015. Double doors between living room and dining room. Cupboard in kitchen stays. 2nd bath is in master bedroom and has a shower, but no tub. Outbuildings include 2 barns, one with a metal roof, a chicken coop with metal roof, a machine shed a small shed, and 2 detached 2 car garages (one with an outhouse). Reverse osmosis water filtration system installed. This is a home with tremendous possibilities on a 2+ acre lot. It won't last long at this price so act fast!

Single-familyProperty Type

2.2 acresLot Size

$97Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by LISA RADKE • CHOICE REALTY OF GALENA

Bought with PATTI KLOEPPING • RE/MAX TOWN LAKE & COUNTRY

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•Source:NWIAR #122191

Redfin Estimate

$203,350

$91K since sold in August 2019$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 8.8% higher than the average sale price ($187K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$225,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,908 sq ft
10489 Maple Grove Rd, Lanark, IL 61046
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$160,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,668 sq ft
406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL 61030
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$198,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,450 sq ft
101 S Hickory St, Shannon, IL 61078
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$225,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,206 sq ft
5940 E German Valley Rd, German Valley, IL 61039
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$210,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,216 sq ft
617 S Linn St, Shannon, IL 61078
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$103,400
F
4 beds1 bath2,040 sq ft
12236 Haldane Rd, Forreston, IL 61030

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Market trends in 61030, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

93.2%

+2.4% MoM

Median sale price

$182K

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 15978 W Harper

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10430961

Aug 7, 2019

Sold (MLS)

$112,000

$53/sq ft

Jun 25, 2019

Listed

$110,000

$52/sq ft

+18

Lot's of space in this charming rural home in Forrestville School District. If you like a large, open eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, formal dining room, high ceilings, original wood flooring and trim, this is for you! Mostly newer windows. Furnace was new in 2015. Double doors between living room and dining room. Cupboard in kitchen stays. 2nd bath is in the master bedroom and has a shower, but no tub. Outbuildings include 2 barns, one with a metal roof, a chicken coop with metal roof, a machine shed a small shed, and 2 detached 2 car garages (one with an outhouse). This is a home with tremendous possibilities on a 2+ acre lot. It won't last long at this price so act fast!

NWIAR #122191

Aug 7, 2019

Sold

$112,000

$53/sq ft

Jun 25, 2019

Listed

$110,000

$52/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 4, 2013

Sold

$161,500

$77/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08262241

Aug 30, 2013

Sold (MLS)

$165,000

$79/sq ft

Feb 1, 2013

Listed

$174,900

$83/sq ft

Park-like, family friendly country home. This home has been completely remodeled & redecorated; boasts newer first floor bath, bright and light eat-in kitchen totally redone with all the amenities. latest updates include: new carpeting on stairs and hallway, new back door, 2008 front porch added, stamped sidewalk, extensive landscaping including pond. 24' pool with deck surround. Buildings on the peripheral of prop

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$3,173 (+8.8%)

$11,565 + $35,197

$46,762

2023

$2,917 (+8.9%)

$10,787 + $32,830

$43,617

2022

$2,678 (+2.0%)

$9,870 + $30,039

$39,909

2021

$2,625 (+2.4%)

$9,624 + $29,289

$38,913

2020

$2,563 (−13.8%)

$9,454 + $28,771

$38,225

2019

$2,972 (−11.9%)

$9,069 + $27,598

$36,667

2018

$3,372 (−1.9%)

$9,069 + $27,598

$36,667

2017

$3,439 (−2.7%)

$9,069 + $32,023

$41,092

2016

$3,534 (+3.9%)

$8,854 + $31,263

$40,117

2015

$3,402 (+21.8%)

$8,646 + $30,530

$39,176

2013

$2,792

$8,861 + $31,290

$40,151

Tax history for 15978 W Harper

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$3,173 (+8.8%)

$11,565 + $35,197

$46,762

2023

$2,917 (+8.9%)

$10,787 + $32,830

$43,617

2022

$2,678 (+2.0%)

$9,870 + $30,039

$39,909

2021

$2,625 (+2.4%)

$9,624 + $29,289

$38,913

2020

$2,563 (−13.8%)

$9,454 + $28,771

$38,225

2019

$2,972 (−11.9%)

$9,069 + $27,598

$36,667

2018

$3,372 (−1.9%)

$9,069 + $27,598

$36,667

2017

$3,439 (−2.7%)

$9,069 + $32,023

$41,092

2016

$3,534 (+3.9%)

$8,854 + $31,263

$40,117

2015

$3,402 (+21.8%)

$8,646 + $30,530

$39,176

2013

$2,792

$8,861 + $31,290

$40,151

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.39 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,854

Year built

1894

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Ogle County

APN

01-24-351-009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane

Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.2

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,372

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Schools Information
School District: ForestVille Valley 221
Elementary School: ForestVille Valley 221
Middle Or Junior School: ForestVille Valley 221
High School: ForestVille Valley 221

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,854
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1894
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 01-24-351-009

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026

Around this home

Schools

German Valley Grade School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 4.0mi

Forreston Jr/Senior High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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15331 West Harper Rd, Forreston, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1533 Sq. Ft.	$390,993

Address	Redfin Estimate
15917 West Harper Rd, Forreston, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$119,808

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