Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,000 sqft
4977 N Mt Vernon Rd, Forreston, IL 61030
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.6 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$126/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Pleasant views, low tax rate (7.3), and move-in ready! Just off a hard surface road, (almost in the middle of nowhere), and lovingly cared for this home has 3 generous bedrooms; 2 spacious, airy & bright bathrooms with modern lighting, tile and glass; a full kitched with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, professional vent hood, numberous cabinets and a terrific hardwood floor. The main floor also features a roomy bedroom with double doors to the bathroom and a wide pocket door to the living...Pleasant views, low tax rate (7.3), and move-in ready! Just off a hard surface road, (almost in the middle of nowhere), and lovingly cared for this home has 3 generous bedrooms; 2 spacious, airy & bright bathrooms with modern lighting, tile and glass; a full kitched with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, professional vent hood, numberous cabinets and a terrific hardwood floor. The main floor also features a roomy bedroom with double doors to the bathroom and a wide pocket door to the living room. There is also and enclosed back porch/mudroom. The second floor has two large bedrooms and a large modern bathroom with washer and dryer hook-ups. (There are also washer and dryer hook-ups in the basement.) Recently refinished original 4"+ Pine flooring in the living room, halls and all the bedrooms. 3" wide wood flooring in the kitchen. Outside there is a nice, recently redone, front porch, a vegetable garden, a brick paved fire pit area, gentle slopping hills to the rear leading to a short mowed path into the land. Just across the gravel road there is a 40 X 60 pole barn on 1/2 acre also included.. It has two large doors for bringing in trucks/equipment/toys, a gravel floor, and electric. There is fairly flat/level land on either side of the barn for additonal builds, small pastures for a hobby farm, parking, or other uses. All Appliances included, Deep Freezer, W&D less that 2 years old. There is also an owned water softener and an in-line water filtration system, also included. This home is in excellent condition and has been well cared for, with little left to do but move in.
  • Listed by: ANN HAAG annhaag@keyrealtyus.com • KEY REALTY
Listing closed: 07/01/2025 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 202502579

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Property Information for 4977 North Mt Vernon Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,112 / year
  • MLS Type: House / 2 Stories
  • County: Ogle County
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Garage: 6.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Asphalt, Detached, Gravel
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 2.60 AC / 113,256 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: O1
  • City: FORRESTON
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61030
  • Address: 4977 N Mt Vernon Road
  • County: Ogle County
  • Zip Code: 61030
  • Year Built: 1900
  • School District: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Elementary School 1: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Middle School: ForestVille Valley 221
  • High School: ForestVille Valley 221
  • Township: Forreston
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 2.6
  • Property Type: Panorama, Rural
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Gravel, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2000
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2000
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0613100008
  • HUD: No
  • Additional PINS: 0614200005
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, County Taxes, Horses Allowed, Laundry 2nd Floor, Main Floor Primary, Out Building(s), Fire-Pit/Fireplace, Laundry Basement, Porch 4 Season, Porch Enclosed
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Basement: Basement Entrance
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage, Water Filtration System
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 15
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 15
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: No
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Family Room Level: N/A
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 20
  • Kitchen Width: 13
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 15
  • Living Room Width: 15
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 12
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 6
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Encl Porch
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Attic
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 19
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 9
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Bath/Laund
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 9
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 8
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 4977 North Mt Vernon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905327571

$245,000
Jul 1, 2025

Sold

MRED #12373226

$252,750
Jun 30, 2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502579

$252,750
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905327571

$245,000
07/01/2025

Sold

MRED #12373226

$252,750
06/30/2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502579

$252,750

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Public Records for 4977 North Mt Vernon Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,922Additions$71,811Total$80,733
Tax Record2025$5,263 ($439 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyOGLEAPN06-13-100-008

Schools near 4977 North Mt Vernon Road

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

Forreston Jr/Sr High School
Public6 to 12

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