Country oasis meets suburban convenience - welcome to Wadsworth. Tucked on 1.55 peaceful acres with a classic mid-century ranch aesthetic, 40798 Forest View offers the rare blend of wide-open space and easy access to everything the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor has to offer. A grape arbor, two patios, a rock wall with built-in power, and a charming two-level barn set the scene for a lifestyle that feels a world away - without actually being one. Step inside to find warm hardwood floors, a bluestone entry, and a kitchen dressed in hardwood dovetail maple cabinetry with granite countertops and a newer high-end dishwasher. The living room features beautiful built-ins and a spacious over-stair closet that's as clever as it is functional. Three comfortable bedrooms on the main floor share a generous bath with original lavender fixtures - a nod to the home's mid-century soul - alongside a nearly new Safe Step walk-in shower/tub. The finished basement expands your options dramatically: ceramic tile floors, a second full bath, laundry, and a massive bonus room easily called a fourth bedroom. The two-and-a-half car garage boasts epoxy floors with a drain and a full workbench - a dream for hobbyists and tinkerers alike. A newer roof and updated systems round out this well-loved retreat. Whether you're dreaming of chickens in the barn, harvesting grapes from the arbor, or simply spreading out on land that's truly yours - this is your country escape without giving up your ZIP code.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
1.55 acresLot Size
$313Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Renee O'Brien• Keller Williams North Shore West
Est. $2,490 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 40798 N Forest View Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12591338
Jun 26, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$400,000
$313/sq ft
Apr 15, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Apr 7, 2026
Price Changed
$400,000
$313/sq ft
Mar 17, 2026
Listed (Active)
$450,000
$353/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 2026
Sold
$400,000
$313/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,467 (+1.2%)
$38,292 + $63,263
$101,555
2024
$8,368 (+12.6%)
$38,292 + $63,263
$101,555
2023
$7,435 (+10.3%)
$35,451 + $58,569
$94,020
2022
$6,742 (+86.6%)
$30,085 + $49,614
$79,699
2021
$3,613 (−36.4%)
$26,082 + $44,012
$70,094
2020
$5,680 (−0.5%)
$23,835 + $38,544
$62,379
2019
$5,711 (−4.6%)
$22,358 + $36,155
$58,513
2018
$5,988 (−2.1%)
$23,091 + $36,193
$59,284
2017
$6,114 (+1.0%)
$23,091 + $36,193
$59,284
2016
$6,054 (+1.2%)
$22,663 + $35,522
$58,185
2015
$5,979 (+14.1%)
$21,905 + $34,334
$56,239
2013
$5,238 (−4.3%)
$20,120 + $31,535
$51,655
2012
$5,475 (+71.3%)
$22,515 + $35,290
$57,805
2011
$3,196 (+9.3%)
$24,969 + $43,486
$68,455
2010
$2,925 (+6.9%)
$26,374 + $48,668
$75,042
2008
$2,735 (−0.7%)
$27,762 + $51,229
$78,991
2007
$2,755
$27,137 + $50,075
$77,212
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.54 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,276
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
03-24-202-021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 21
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 30
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 8 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 20
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Finished, Full
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,276
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,276
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Brick
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,552
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Lower Sq Ft: 1276
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,552
Total Sq Ft: 1,276
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 03242020210000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 140x 482
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,368
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 3
Middle Or Junior School District: 3
High School District: 126
Location Information
Township: Newport
Corporate Limits: Wadsworth
Directions: Green Bay north to 21st west to forest view
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,276
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Lake County
APN: 03-24-202-021
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Kenneth Murphy School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Beach Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 13 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wadsworth, IL • 60083
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in Wadsworth. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.2 hrs
6.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$417,000 – $505,000
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