405 W Cherry St

Forreston, IL 61030

$182,200
Price
3
Beds
1,237 Sq. Ft.
$147 / Sq. Ft.
1,237
Sq. Ft.
$147
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by Heather Manis • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
    P: (815)-397-4040 C: (815)-871-1269 HeatherManisRealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 405 West Cherry Street

Style
Ranch
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Attached
LISTING UPDATED: 05/20/2026 11:06 AM

Property Details for 405 West Cherry Street

StatusActive And Available
MLS #202602894
Days on Market4
Taxes$2,444 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / 1 Story
Year Built1976
Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,393 SF
CountyOgle County
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Building Information for 405 West Cherry Street

Stories-Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,393 SF

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Property Information for 405 West Cherry Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: FORRESTON
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61030
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 18.0
  • Geo Address Line: 405 W Cherry St
  • Geo Primary City: Forreston
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61030
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 405 W Cherry Street
  • County: Ogle County
  • Zip Code: 61030
  • Year Built: 1976
  • School District: ForrestVille Valley 221
  • Elementary School 1: Forreston Grade
  • Middle School: Forreston Junior/Senior High
  • High School: Forreston Junior/Senior High
  • Township: Forreston
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes: $2,444
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.56
  • Property Type: City/Town, Country View
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1237
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1237
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1237
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0233134006
  • HUD: No
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • General Features: Full Exposure, Main Floor Primary, Laundry Basement
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Basement: Full Exposure
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Features: Countertop-Solid Surface, Window Treatments
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 9.1
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11.6
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12.6
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 11.5
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 17.7
  • Dining Room Width: 9.5
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Family Room Level: N/A
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 15.5
  • Kitchen Width: 8.10
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 16
  • Living Room Width: 11.5
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 405 West Cherry Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12653024

$182,200—
May 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602894

$182,200—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12653024

$182,200
05/19/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602894

$182,200

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

Public Records for 405 West Cherry Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,650Additions$34,424Total$41,074
Tax Record2025$2,443 ($204 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,237 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,237 SqFtLot Size24,512 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976CountyOGLEAPN02-33-134-006

Schools near 405 West Cherry Street

This home is within Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Forreston Grade School
Public - 1 to 5
Forreston Jr/Sr High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forreston Grade School
Public1 to 5

Forreston Jr/Sr High School
Public6 to 12

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 405 West Cherry Street, Forreston, IL 61030

405 West Cherry Street is a single family home for sale in Forreston, IL 61030. This property was listed for sale on May 20, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE, it's currently listed at $182,200. This listing's school district is Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221. Nearby schools include Forreston Grade School and Forreston Jr/Sr High School. 405 West Cherry Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,237 sqft single family home built in 1976.

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