3285 W Forest Rd

Freeport, IL 61032

$550,000
Price
4
Beds
9,208 Sq. Ft.
$60 / Sq. Ft.
9,208
Sq. Ft.
$60
per Sq. Ft.
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New

Description

Peaceful five-acre retreat just outside Freeport offering more than 6,500 square feet of finished living space, custom finishes, a walkout daylight lower level, and seven heated garage stalls. Quality, space, and amenities like these would be difficult to recreate at today’s construction costs. From the brick-front exterior and landscaped setting to the custom flooring, cabinetry, and built-ins throughout, this impressive home was designed with craftsmanship, comfort, and entertaining in mind. The...Peaceful five-acre retreat just outside Freeport offering more than 6,500 square feet of finished living space, custom finishes, a walkout daylight lower level, and seven heated garage stalls. Quality, space, and amenities like these would be difficult to recreate at today’s construction costs. From the brick-front exterior and landscaped setting to the custom flooring, cabinetry, and built-ins throughout, this impressive home was designed with craftsmanship, comfort, and entertaining in mind. The grand open foyer introduces the home’s dramatic scale and leads to a private office with French doors, built-in cabinetry, and an integrated desk. The formal dining room is conveniently positioned near the kitchen, while the massive great room features a soaring two-story wall of windows, abundant natural light, and custom built-in cabinetry. The spacious kitchen offers extensive cabinetry, a center island, breakfast bar, pantry, and generous workspace. It opens to a bright breakfast room with direct access to the deck overlooking the fenced backyard, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or enjoying the peaceful acreage setting. The main-floor primary suite creates a true private retreat with a sitting area and built-ins, an approximately 10' x 8' walk-in closet, and a spacious private bath featuring a large soaking tub, walk-in shower, and double-sink vanity. The main-floor laundry room provides exceptional cabinetry and storage and is conveniently located near the heated three-car attached garage. Upstairs, Bedrooms 2 and 3 each include walk-in closets and share an oversized approximately 12' x 9' Jack-and-Jill bath. Bedroom 4 offers its own private suite with an approximately 11' x 9' bath, an 11' x 8' walk-in closet, and an adjoining 17' x 14' bonus room with double closets, providing outstanding options for guests, a second office, hobbies, a studio, or additional private family room. The walkout daylight lower level provides nearly 2,000 additional square feet of finished living and entertaining space. This level includes a spacious family room with wet bar, game room, exercise room with French doors and a walk-in closet, guest room, full bath, and abundant unfinished storage. Car collectors, hobbyists, contractors, and buyers needing exceptional workshop or storage space will appreciate the heated three-car attached garage plus the heated four-car detached garage. Together, the seven garage stalls provide remarkable flexibility for vehicles, recreational equipment, collections, tools, or business-related storage. Set on approximately five acres with mature trees, a fenced backyard, expansive deck, and peaceful views, this distinctive property offers the privacy of country living while remaining conveniently close to Freeport. Features like zoned hi-efficient heating and air, central vac, new roof in 2022 make this an affordable home to maintain. A rare opportunity to own an executive-scale home with a main-floor primary suite, private office, multiple guest and recreation spaces, walkout lower level, custom craftsmanship, and seven heated garage stalls, all surrounded by five peaceful acres.
  1. Listed by Aubra Palermo • RE/MAX Unites
    P: (815)-297-1778 offers@GoldenGirlzTeam.com

Property Details for 3285 West Forest Road

Style
2 Story
Garage
7.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Attached, Detached
LISTING UPDATED: 07/29/2026 08:43 PM

Property Details for 3285 West Forest Road

StatusActive And Available
MLS #202604686
Days on Market1
Taxes$16,847 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / House
Year Built2001
Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
CountyStephenson County
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Stories-Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

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Property Information for 3285 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: 3285 W Forest Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Freeport
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61032
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 3285 W Forest Road
  • County: Stephenson County
  • Zip Code: 61032
  • Year Built: 2001
  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Elementary School 1: Lincoln -Douglas Elementary
  • Middle School: Freeport Jr High
  • High School: Freeport High
  • Township: Florence Township
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes: $16,847
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 5.0
  • Property Type: Wooded, Country View
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 2708
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 2708
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 9208
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 6500
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 031810276002
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 1720
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Siding, Vinyl
  • General Features: Central Vac., County Taxes, Deck, Full Exposure, Great Room, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Patio, Security System, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Finished, Full Exposure
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 5.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Tray, Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Radon Mitigation Active, Security System, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
Room Information
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 13'
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12'
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 14'
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 13'
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 14'
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 13'
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 14'
  • Dining Room Width: 13'
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 32'
  • Family Room Width: 18'
  • Family Room Level: Walk Out
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 27'
  • Kitchen Width: 15'
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 19'
  • Living Room Width: 17'
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 19'
  • Rec Room Width: 17'
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 12'
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 12'
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Office
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Brkfst Rm
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 13'
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 12'
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Exercise R
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 21'
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 14'
  • Addl Room 8 Name: Off Bdr 4
  • Addl Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 8 Length: 17'
  • Addl Room 8 Width: 14'
  • Addl Room 9 Name: Guest Rm
  • Addl Room 9 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 9 Length: 14'
  • Addl Room 9 Width: 11'
  • Addl Room 10 Name: Laundry Rm
  • Addl Room 10 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 10 Length: 15'
  • Addl Room 10 Width: 9'
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 3285 West Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604686

$550,000—
Feb 17, 2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202402140

$525,000—
Feb 9, 2025

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202402140

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604686

$550,000
02/17/2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202402140

$525,000
02/09/2025

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202402140

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

Public Records for 3285 West Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$14,576Additions$159,067Total$173,643
Tax Record2024$19,357 ($1,613 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt7,663 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,663 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000CountySTEPHENSONAPN03-18-10-276-002

Schools near 3285 West Forest Road

This home is within Freeport School District 145.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jones-Farrar an International Baccalaureate World School
Public - K to 6
Freeport Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Freeport High School
Public - 9 to 12
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Public - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Jones-Farrar an International Baccalaureate World School
PublicK to 6

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.

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More information about 3285 West Forest Road, Freeport, IL 61032

3285 West Forest Road is a single family home for sale in Freeport, IL 61032. This property was listed for sale on July 29, 2026 by RE/MAX Unites, it's currently listed at $550,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on February 18, 2025. 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. 3285 West Forest Road is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 9,208 sqft single family home built in 2001.

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