4 beds5,788 sqft$112/sqft
2856 W Forest Rd, Freeport, IL 61032
Est: $4,878/moGet pre-approved

Description

Welcome to Deer Haven, a one-of-a-kind gated estate offering over 15 acres of privacy, mature trees, and a peaceful setting on the edge of Freeport. As you enter through the private gate, a circular drive surrounding a beautiful fountain creates an unforgettable first impression before arriving at the inviting covered front porch and grand foyer. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the main level offers exceptional character throughout. The sunken family room features a gas...Welcome to Deer Haven, a one-of-a-kind gated estate offering over 15 acres of privacy, mature trees, and a peaceful setting on the edge of Freeport. As you enter through the private gate, a circular drive surrounding a beautiful fountain creates an unforgettable first impression before arriving at the inviting covered front porch and grand foyer. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the main level offers exceptional character throughout. The sunken family room features a gas fireplace, while the formal dining room provides the perfect space for hosting holidays and special occasions. Straight ahead from the foyer, the living room showcases beamed ceilings, a second gas fireplace, and flows into the spacious eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, soft-close cabinetry, and views overlooking the backyard. The thoughtfully designed main level continues with a full guest bath, convenient laundry room, and access to the three-season screened porch. The private primary wing offers a spacious bedroom, an ensuite bath with walk-in shower, double vanity, and an impressive walk-in closet. Connected to the primary suite is a versatile private lounge—ideal for a home office, fitness room, sitting area, or retreat. On the opposite side of the primary bedroom is an additional oversized room currently used as a second walk-in closet for the primary suite. This private space is also designated as Bedroom 2 on the listing and offers excellent flexibility for those needing an additional bedroom, nursery, or private guest space. The walkout lower level expands the living space with a second full eat-in kitchen, a large recreation room with a wood-burning fireplace and sliding doors leading outdoors, two additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and three bonus/flex rooms, including one currently used as a billiards room. This level presents an excellent opportunity for the next owner to personalize the space while enjoying its exceptional layout and versatility. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those needing additional workspace will appreciate the heated attached two-car garage, along with the detached four-car garage (54.6 x 46.5) complete with epoxy flooring, office space, half bath, and upper-level sleeping quarters. A hobby barn/storage building (built in 1950 and former home of historic Bill Koenig Apiaries and Alice Ann Honey) is also included and being sold in its current condition. Rarely does a property offer this level of privacy, acreage, and versatility while remaining just minutes from the conveniences of town. Deer Haven is ready to welcome its next chapter. Note: Due to the barn's age and structural condition, buyers should exercise caution when entering.
LISTING UPDATED: 07/31/2026 05:16 PM

  1. Listed by Nick Block • Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.
    P: (815) 493-2829 C: (815) 906-1701 nickdblock@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Kayla Block • Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.
    P: (815) 493-2829 C: (815) 475-8060 kjblock5@gmail.com

Property Details for 2856 West Forest Road

MLS #
202604726
Days on Market
24
Taxes
$18,888 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / House
Year Built
1981
Lot Size
15.33 AC / 667,774 SF
Style
Ranch
Garage
6.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Asphalt, Attached, Detached, Garage Remote/Opener

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.
Add your commute

Building Information for 2856 West Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size15.33 AC / 667,774 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$4,878 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,304

Property Taxes

$1,574

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 2856 West Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: FREEPORT
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61032
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 18.0
  • Geo Address Line: 2856 W Forest Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Freeport
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61032
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 2856 W Forest Road
  • County: Stephenson County
  • Zip Code: 61032
  • Year Built: 1981
  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Elementary School 1: Empire Elementary
  • Middle School: Freeport Jr High
  • High School: Freeport High
  • Township: Florence Township
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes: $18,888
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 15.33
  • Property Type: Wooded, City/Town
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 2800
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 5788
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2988
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 031811101013
  • HUD: No
  • Additional PINS: 031811101017/031811101018
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Out Building(s), Patio, Security System, Skylight(s), Porch 3 Season, Porch Covered, Porch Screened, TV Antenna/Roter, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Type: Both Gas and Wood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 5.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Countertop-Granite, Radon Mitigation Active, Second Kitchen, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan Remote(s)
Room Information
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 14.11
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 13.3
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 10.8
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 15.11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 11.2
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 17.4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 18.11
  • Dining Room Width: 13.11
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 21.2
  • Family Room Width: 18.6
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 21.10
  • Kitchen Width: 12.11
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 18.7
  • Living Room Width: 18.7
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 18.7
  • Rec Room Width: 18.7
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 9.4
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 8.7
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: 3 Season
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 15.7
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 18.10
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Pri.Lounge
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 13.11
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 17.3
  • Addl Room 8 Name: LL Kitchen
  • Addl Room 8 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 8 Length: 27.1
  • Addl Room 8 Width: 13
  • Addl Room 9 Name: Game Room
  • Addl Room 9 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 9 Length: 18.5
  • Addl Room 9 Width: 13.3
  • Addl Room 10 Name: Bonus
  • Addl Room 10 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 10 Length: 12.4
  • Addl Room 10 Width: 12.8
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 2856 West Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604726

$650,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604726

$650,000

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

Public Records for 2856 West Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$22,213Additions$145,170Total$167,383
Tax Record2025$16,239 ($1,353 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt8,776 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,976 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,800 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated1981CountySTEPHENSONAPN03-18-11-101-013

Schools near 2856 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

2856 West Forest Road is a single family home for sale in Freeport, IL 61032. This property was listed for sale on July 31, 2026 by Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co., it's currently listed at $650,000. This listing's school district is Freeport School District 145. Nearby schools include Jones-Farrar an International Baccalaureate World School, Freeport Middle School and Freeport High School. 2856 West Forest Road is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 5,788 sqft single family home built in 1981.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 07/31/2026 05:16 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.