This one-owner ranch sits on a beautiful 1/2-acre lot at the edge of town, offering sweeping country views and a peaceful backdrop of mature trees and natural vegetation. With 1,237 finished square feet on the main level, the home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and an attached 2-car garage. Fresh paint throughout, new carpet, and updated baths create a move-in-ready feel. The kitchen and dining areas flow to sliding doors that open to a second-story deck overlooking the picturesque backyard—an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening unwinding. The lower level provides incredible potential with full exposure, two full-size windows, and a wide-open layout. It’s a perfect blank canvas for a future family room, rec room, home office, craft space, workout area, or additional bedrooms—whatever fits your needs. Additional updates include a newer garage door, water heater 2025, roof and siding in 2015. A rare combination of small-town convenience and country serenity. Come see how you can make this home yours!
Pending
$182,200
405 W Cherry St, Forreston, IL 61030
3beds
1,237sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.56 Acres Lot
$179,900 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sweeping country viewsFresh paint throughoutNewer garage doorUpdated bathsNew carpetWide-open layout
- 41 days |
- 105 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Manis 815-871-1269,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Crosby Starck Re
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202602894
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 133.4
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 105.56
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 11.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 144.9
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168.15
- Dimensions: 17.7 x 9.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 125.55
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 8.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 184
- Dimensions: 16 x 11.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Solid Surface Counters
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Full Exposure
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,237
- Total interior livable area: 1,237 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,237
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Features: Full Exposure, City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 0233134006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Forreston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $112,866
- Annual tax amount: $2,444
- Price range: $182.2K - $182.2K
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$179,900
$171,000 - $189,000
$1,438/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Pending sale | $182,200$147/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $182,200$147/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602894 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $182,200$147/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602894 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $182,200$147/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602894 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,298 +11.7% | $37,622 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $2,058 +10.3% | $34,323 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $1,866 +3.5% | $31,405 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $1,804 +3.4% | $30,621 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $1,745 +7.2% | $30,079 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $1,628 -5.2% | $28,853 |
| 2017 | $1,717 +3.1% | $28,853 +2.4% |
| 2016 | $1,666 +4.6% | $28,168 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $1,592 -2.2% | $27,508 |
| 2014 | $1,629 -10% | $27,508 -2.4% |
| 2013 | $1,809 | $28,193 -5.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $29,743 -4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $31,014 -2.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $31,771 |
| 2009 | -- | $31,771 |
| 2008 | $1,844 -22.3% | $31,771 +4.5% |
| 2007 | $2,374 | $30,403 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61030
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGerman Valley Grade SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Forreston Grade SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forreston Grade
- Middle: Forreston Junior/Senior High
- High: Forreston Junior/Senior High
- District: ForrestVille Valley 221
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- Illinois
- Ogle County
- Forreston
- 61030
- 405 W Cherry St
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