2701 W Forest Rd

1,768 Sq. Ft.
$108 / Sq. Ft.
1,768
Sq. Ft.
$108
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Own a remarkable custom build New England style country retreat nestled on a wooded limestone bluff overlooking 250 ft. of Yellow Creek frontage. This property exudes country charm and has been featured twice in Country Living magazine, once on the cover! The reproduction 1840 Saltbox 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with deck includes a heated detached 24' x 24' garage with loft and workout room, as well as a heated garden house/artist cottage. The main house features plaster walls and pine flooring throughout,...Own a remarkable custom build New England style country retreat nestled on a wooded limestone bluff overlooking 250 ft. of Yellow Creek frontage. This property exudes country charm and has been featured twice in Country Living magazine, once on the cover! The reproduction 1840 Saltbox 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with deck includes a heated detached 24' x 24' garage with loft and workout room, as well as a heated garden house/artist cottage. The main house features plaster walls and pine flooring throughout, and a galley kitchen with Medallion cabinetry and tile counters. Stay organized in the main floor master with California Closets. Relax in the lower level family room with abundant storage and a walkout to the rear courtyard bordered with a 250' stockade privacy fence. The main house has newer central air, storm windows, and electric radiant and baseboard heat with individual zoning and controls. All 3 cedar buildings were stained in 2007, feature shake roofs, and are fastidiously maintained. An expansive rear courtyard features lush ground coverings, perennial and herb gardens. No mowing required. This property is one-of-a-kind and will amaze and refresh you on your first visit.
  1. Listed by JAN WESCOTT • PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS
    P: (815)-238-0619 jan.wescott@preferredrealestateofillinois.com
  2. Listed by WESLEY H WESCOTT • PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS
    P: (815)-275-3339 weswescott@yahoo.com

Property Details for 2701 West Forest Road

Garage
1.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Detached, Garage Remote/Opener
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2009 07:00 PM

Property Details for 2701 West Forest Road

StatusSold & Closed
MLS #107980
Days on Market117
Taxes$4,330 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / House
Year Built1966
Lot Size1.13 AC / 49,222 SF
CountyStephenson County

Location

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Building Information for 2701 West Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size1.13 AC / 49,222 SF

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Property Information for 2701 West Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Freeport
  • City: FREEPORT
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61032
  • Address: 2701 Forest Road
  • County: Other
  • Zip Code: 61032
  • Elementary School 2: Freeport 145
  • Year Built: 1966
  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Elementary School 1: Freeport 145
  • Middle School: Freeport 145
  • High School: Freeport 145
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2007
  • Taxes: $4,330
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 1.13
  • Front: 255.0
  • Rear: 255.0
  • Side 1: 151.0
  • Side 2: 100.0
  • Property Type: Water Front Lot, Wooded
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 394
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1024
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1768
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • PIN: 03-18-111-020-18
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 350
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cedar
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry 1st Floor
  • Roof: Other
Interior Features
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Solar
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Width: 17'x15'
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 14'x10'
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 12'x9'6"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Width: 14'x12'
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Width: 26'x14'
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Width: 16'x8'
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room Width: 16'x14'
  • Living Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 2701 West Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2009

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #107980

$191,000
May 30, 2009

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #107980

Apr 4, 2009

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #107980

$191,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2009

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #107980

$191,000
05/30/2009

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #107980

04/04/2009

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #107980

$191,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2701 West Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,215Additions$52,552Total$58,767
Tax Record2024$5,484 ($457 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,212 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,212 SqFtStories1Lot Size49,223 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966CountySTEPHENSONAPN03-18-11-102-018

Schools near 2701 West Forest Road

This home is within Freeport School District 145.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Freeport Middle School
Public7 to 8

Freeport High School
Public9 to 12

Carl Sandburg Middle School
Public5 to 6

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