OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2025 for $117K

$121,137

•

1,392

sq ft

405 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$87Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Aubra Palermo • Re/Max Property Source

Bought with ROSARY BOWMAN • CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC

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•Source:NWIAR #202505906

Redfin Estimate

$121,137

$4,137 since sold in October 2025$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 3.1% higher than the average sale price ($117K) of 5 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
$72,900
C
2 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft
404 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$132,500
D
3 beds1 bath1,064 sq ft
308 W Logan St, Forreston, IL 61030
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$70,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,448 sq ft
4 S Mulberry Ave, Mount Morris, IL 61054

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Market trends in 61030, IL

Last updated October 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

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Sale history for 405 S Locust Ave

Date

Event

Price

NWIAR #202505906

Oct 30, 2025

Sold

$117,000

$84/sq ft

Sep 29, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 24, 2025

Listed

$110,000

$79/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12477716

Oct 30, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$117,000

$84/sq ft

Oct 23, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 29, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Sep 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

$110,000

$79/sq ft

+19

NWIAR #201805228

Oct 29, 2018

Sold

$50,000

$36/sq ft

Aug 14, 2018

Listed

$50,000

$36/sq ft

+20

In the heart of Forreston! Turn this 2BR home into a 3BR and increase your cash flow as an investment property. Or why rent, when you can buy for this price! The home offers an enclosed front porch with original hardwood character in dining room and living room. NEW roof in Nov 2017! NEW carpet in large upper level BR and stairs. Spacious backyard for pets, or family and friends to gather. Garage has a workshop area, plus plenty of room for storage.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09010701

Aug 2, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,855 (+7.0%)

$4,112 + $16,951

$21,063

2023

$1,733 (+5.4%)

$3,835 + $15,811

$19,646

2022

$1,644 (+2.0%)

$3,509 + $14,467

$17,976

2021

$1,611 (+2.3%)

$3,421 + $14,106

$17,527

2020

$1,575 (+2.1%)

$3,361 + $13,857

$17,218

2019

$1,543 (+66.5%)

$3,224 + $13,292

$16,516

2018

$927 (−38.9%)

$3,224 + $13,292

$16,516

2017

$1,517 (+235.2%)

$3,224 + $12,561

$15,785

2016

$453 (+10.9%)

$3,148 + $12,263

$15,411

2015

$408 (−2.6%)

$3,074 + $11,976

$15,050

2013

$419

$3,151 + $12,274

$15,425

Tax history for 405 S Locust Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,855 (+7.0%)

$4,112 + $16,951

$21,063

2023

$1,733 (+5.4%)

$3,835 + $15,811

$19,646

2022

$1,644 (+2.0%)

$3,509 + $14,467

$17,976

2021

$1,611 (+2.3%)

$3,421 + $14,106

$17,527

2020

$1,575 (+2.1%)

$3,361 + $13,857

$17,218

2019

$1,543 (+66.5%)

$3,224 + $13,292

$16,516

2018

$927 (−38.9%)

$3,224 + $13,292

$16,516

2017

$1,517 (+235.2%)

$3,224 + $12,561

$15,785

2016

$453 (+10.9%)

$3,148 + $12,263

$15,411

2015

$408 (−2.6%)

$3,074 + $11,976

$15,050

2013

$419

$3,151 + $12,274

$15,425

*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

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,392

Year built

1900

Style

Other

County

Ogle County

APN

02-33-227-002

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: Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial

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: 0.29

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,855

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
School District: ForestVille Valley 221
Elementary School: Forreston Grade
Middle Or Junior School: Forreston Junior/Senior High
High School: Forreston Junior/Senior High

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,392
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 02-33-227-002

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

German Valley Grade School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.1mi

Forreston Jr/Senior High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

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1/10 Flood Factor

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

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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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Address	Redfin Estimate
411 South Locust St, Forreston, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1992 Sq. Ft.	$183,319
308 South Locust St, Forreston, IL 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$125,543

Address	Redfin Estimate
404 South Locust St, Forreston, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$117,828
306 South Locust St, Forreston, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 2096 Sq. Ft.	$136,243

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