Beautifully updated and move-in ready home in Forreston, Illinois! This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers nearly 1,500 square feet of comfortable living space across three levels, loaded with modern upgrades and thoughtful details. The main floor welcomes you with a bright living room, a kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and dining space. You’ll also find a convenient main-floor laundry (washer & dryer included) and a half bath. Step outside to enjoy a 20' x 17' deck, plus stone patio with built-in firepit—perfect for relaxing or entertaining in your fully fenced backyard. A 16' x 12' heated shed and oversized 24' x 21' garage with built-in storage complete the outdoor appeal. Upstairs, the primary suite features a private bath and cedar-lined walk-in closet, with two additional bedrooms and another full bath. The finished lower level adds even more space with an egress family room, flexible office or gym, and a third full bath. Updates include: new furnace (2024), roof (2023), tankless water heater (2018), central air (2014), and Window World lifetime-warranty windows. Located directly across from Forreston High School with no backyard neighbors, this home offers small-town living with privacy and style. Basement some of the furniture may be virtually staged, no alterations or changes to the home!
Beautifully updated and move-in ready home in Forreston, Illinois! This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers nearly 1,500 square feet of comfortable living space across three levels, loaded with modern upgrades and thoughtful details. The main floor welcomes you with a bright living room, a kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and dining space. You'll also find a convenient main-floor laundry (washer & dryer included) and a half bath. Step outside to enjoy a 20' x 17' deck, plus stone patio with built-in firepit-perfect for relaxing or entertaining in your fully fenced backyard. A 16' x 12' heated shed and oversized 24' x 21' garage with built-in storage complete the outdoor appeal. Upstairs, the primary suite features a private bath and cedar-lined walk-in closet, with two additional bedrooms and another full bath. The finished lower level adds even more space with an egress family room, flexible office or gym, and a third full bath. Updates include: new furnace (2024), roof (2023), tankless water heater (2018), central air (2014), and Window World lifetime-warranty windows. Located directly across from Forreston High School with no backyard neighbors, this home offers small-town living with privacy and style.
NWIAR #202506195
Jan 26, 2026
Sold
$257,500
$181/sq ft
Dec 23, 2025
Pending
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Oct 6, 2025
Listed
$260,000
$183/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12490195
Nov 26, 2025
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,488 (+8.7%)
$5,950 + $39,492
$45,442
2023
$3,210 (+7.1%)
$5,550 + $36,836
$42,386
2022
$2,998 (+2.5%)
$5,078 + $33,705
$38,783
2021
$2,925 (+2.7%)
$4,951 + $32,864
$37,815
2020
$2,849 (+2.9%)
$4,863 + $32,283
$37,146
2019
$2,768 (−1.4%)
$4,665 + $30,967
$35,632
2018
$2,806 (−1.5%)
$4,665 + $30,967
$35,632
2017
$2,849 (−3.5%)
$4,665 + $30,967
$35,632
2016
$2,953 (+4.7%)
$4,554 + $30,232
$34,786
2015
$2,821 (+3.4%)
$4,447 + $29,523
$33,970
2013
$2,729
$4,558 + $30,258
$34,816
Tax history for 706 E Hewitt St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,488 (+8.7%)
$5,950 + $39,492
$45,442
2023
$3,210 (+7.1%)
$5,550 + $36,836
$42,386
2022
$2,998 (+2.5%)
$5,078 + $33,705
$38,783
2021
$2,925 (+2.7%)
$4,951 + $32,864
$37,815
2020
$2,849 (+2.9%)
$4,863 + $32,283
$37,146
2019
$2,768 (−1.4%)
$4,665 + $30,967
$35,632
2018
$2,806 (−1.5%)
$4,665 + $30,967
$35,632
2017
$2,849 (−3.5%)
$4,665 + $30,967
$35,632
2016
$2,953 (+4.7%)
$4,554 + $30,232
$34,786
2015
$2,821 (+3.4%)
$4,447 + $29,523
$33,970
2013
$2,729
$4,558 + $30,258
$34,816
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
10,160 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,420
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ogle County
APN
02-28-478-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, 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
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,488
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.: 1,420
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,160 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 02-28-478-003
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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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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