OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2021 for $84K

$129,066

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $627/mo

•

1,370

sq ft

205 N Locust Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

About this home

New Listing in Forreston! You'll love the open feel with the vaulted ceilings throughout in this 3 bedroom 1 bath all main floor living story and a half home. Many new features, all kitchen appliances staying including the washer and dryer! Huge kitchen with loads of counter space! New roof and mostly new windows throughout, new garage, new carpeting and Nice open floor plan, Large backyard that backs up to the local baseball field! This one is easy to show so schedule your private viewing today! Priced at $89,900 Don't delay, call today!!

Single-familyProperty Type

0.29 acresLot Size

$94Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Carla Benesh • Re/Max of Rock Valley

Bought with Pamela Smith • Key Realty, Inc

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWIAR #202105108

Redfin Estimate

$129,066

$44K since sold in October 2021$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 7.5% lower than the average sale price ($140K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$162,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,209 sq ft
107 S 5th Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$150,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,218 sq ft
307 N Walnut Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$163,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,422 sq ft
218 S Chestnut St, Shannon, IL 61078
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$150,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,280 sq ft
101 Stephenson St, German Valley, IL 61039
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$70,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,448 sq ft
4 S Mulberry Ave, Mount Morris, IL 61054
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$142,500
F
3 beds1 bath1,751 sq ft
502 N Walnut Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

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$2,027/mo

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Market trends in 61030, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.6%

+3.4% MoM

Median sale price

$161K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

$225,000
3 beds3 baths1,576 sq ft
108 W Meadows Ct, Forreston, IL 61030
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Sale history for 205 N Locust Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 5, 2021

Sold

$79,950

$58/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11191723

Oct 1, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$84,950

$62/sq ft

Sep 1, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 26, 2021

Relisted (Active)

—

Aug 20, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

$89,900

$66/sq ft

+23

NWIAR #202105108

Oct 1, 2021

Sold

$84,950

$62/sq ft

Aug 16, 2021

Listed

$89,900

$66/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,988 (+9.9%)

$4,112 + $24,299

$28,411

2023

$1,809 (+21.7%)

$3,835 + $22,665

$26,500

2022

$1,486 (+3.0%)

$3,509 + $18,738

$22,247

2021

$1,442 (+60.8%)

$3,421 + $18,270

$21,691

2020

$897 (−32.2%)

$3,361 + $12,447

$15,808

2019

$1,323 (−1.4%)

$3,224 + $16,933

$20,157

2018

$1,341 (−1.5%)

$3,224 + $16,933

$20,157

2017

$1,361 (−3.0%)

$3,224 + $16,933

$20,157

2016

$1,403 (+5.3%)

$3,148 + $16,531

$19,679

2015

$1,333 (+2.8%)

$3,074 + $16,144

$19,218

2013

$1,297

$3,151 + $16,546

$19,697

Tax history for 205 N Locust Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,988 (+9.9%)

$4,112 + $24,299

$28,411

2023

$1,809 (+21.7%)

$3,835 + $22,665

$26,500

2022

$1,486 (+3.0%)

$3,509 + $18,738

$22,247

2021

$1,442 (+60.8%)

$3,421 + $18,270

$21,691

2020

$897 (−32.2%)

$3,361 + $12,447

$15,808

2019

$1,323 (−1.4%)

$3,224 + $16,933

$20,157

2018

$1,341 (−1.5%)

$3,224 + $16,933

$20,157

2017

$1,361 (−3.0%)

$3,224 + $16,933

$20,157

2016

$1,403 (+5.3%)

$3,148 + $16,531

$19,679

2015

$1,333 (+2.8%)

$3,074 + $16,144

$19,218

2013

$1,297

$3,151 + $16,546

$19,697

*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

80 ft.

Lot depth

160 ft.

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,370

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Ogle County

APN

02-28-458-003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.29

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $897

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

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.: 1,370
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 02-28-458-003

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

German Valley Grade School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.3mi

Forreston Jr/Senior High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Forreston, IL • 61030

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Data from public records.

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