Is parking easy in Forreston, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Forreston, IL?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Forreston, IL?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say kids play outside

Is Forreston, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Forreston, IL?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Forreston, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is a car needed in Forreston, IL?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say car is needed

Does Forreston, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Forreston, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Forreston, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Forreston, IL?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Forreston, IL?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Forreston, IL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Forreston, IL?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Forreston, IL?

As of early 2026, 14% of users say there are community events

Is Forreston, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 10% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 111 S 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 111 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL is $114,600 .

What is the price history for 111 S 3rd Ave?

111 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL last sold for $61,500 in September 2016.

Is Forreston a buyer's or seller's market?

Forreston is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Forreston?

Residents describe Forreston, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Forreston, IL .

Does 111 S 3rd Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 111 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL has air conditioning.

Does 111 S 3rd Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 111 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$114,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,149 sqft

111 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 23, 2016 for $61,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$115K

Since last month

$2K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$3K (+2.9%)

Since last sale

$53K (+86.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +86% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$115K
July 2026	$117K
June 2026	$115K
May 2026	$113K
April 2026	$111K
March 2026	$110K
February 2026	$108K
January 2026	$110K
2025
December 2025	$107K
November 2025	$112K
October 2025	$111K
September 2025	$112K
August 2025	$111K
July 2025	$113K
June 2025	$112K
May 2025	$116K
April 2025	$113K
March 2025	$111K
February 2025	$113K
January 2025	$112K
2024
December 2024	$114K
November 2024	$116K
October 2024	$109K
September 2024	$106K
August 2024	$109K
July 2024	$108K
June 2024	$108K
May 2024	$105K
April 2024	$104K
March 2024	$100K
February 2024	$97K
January 2024	$97K
2023
December 2023	$97K
November 2023	$99K
September 2023	$97K
August 2023	$99K
July 2023	$97K
June 2023	$98K
May 2023	$96K
April 2023	$93K
March 2023	$91K
February 2023	$88K
January 2023	$89K
2022
December 2022	$90K
November 2022	$92K
October 2022	$94K
September 2022	$93K
August 2022	$94K
July 2022	$94K
June 2022	$95K
May 2022	$93K
April 2022	$90K
March 2022	$87K
February 2022	$85K
January 2022	$86K
2021
December 2021	$84K
November 2021	$85K
October 2021	$86K
September 2021	$85K
August 2021	$85K
July 2021	$86K
June 2021	$85K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$78K
March 2021	$73K
February 2021	$73K
January 2021	$73K
2020
December 2020	$73K
November 2020	$73K
October 2020	$70K
September 2020	$70K
August 2020	$72K
July 2020	$73K
June 2020	$72K
May 2020	$72K
April 2020	$72K
March 2020	$73K
February 2020	$73K
January 2020	$73K
2019
December 2019	$73K
November 2019	$70K
October 2019	$70K
September 2019	$68K
August 2019	$68K
July 2019	$68K
June 2019	$68K
May 2019	$67K
April 2019	$67K
March 2019	$67K
February 2019	$66K
January 2019	$66K
2018
December 2018	$66K
November 2018	$66K
October 2018	$66K
September 2018	$65K
August 2018	$65K
July 2018	$65K
June 2018	$65K
May 2018	$65K
April 2018	$65K
March 2018	$65K
February 2018	$64K
January 2018	$64K
2017
December 2017	$64K
November 2017	$64K
October 2017	$64K
September 2017	$64K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$63K
June 2017	$63K
May 2017	$63K
April 2017	$63K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$62K
January 2017	$62K
2016
December 2016	$62K
November 2016	$62K
October 2016	$62K
September 2016	$62K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
206 W Green St, Forreston, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$105,000	09/19/25	2	1	857
308 W Logan St, Forreston, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$132,500	08/12/26	3	1	1,064
405 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL	0.41	Single-Family Home	$117,000	10/30/25	3	1	1,392
502 N Walnut Ave, Forreston, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$142,500	04/21/26	3	1	1,751
621 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$168,000	08/10/26	2	2	1,100
406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$160,000	06/26/26	4	2	1,668
309 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$190,000	07/27/26	3	2.5	1,335
606 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL	0.41	Single-Family Home	$170,000	11/24/25	2	2	1,960
405 W Cherry St, Forreston, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$184,000	07/06/26	3	1.5	1,237
310 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$205,000	06/08/26	4	3	2,144

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
102 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.05	$189,400	4	1.5	2,130	Off Market
106 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.04	$46,200	3	1.5	1,655	Off Market
111 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.07	$213,100	4	2	3,055	Off Market
S, Forreston, IL 61030	0.08	$159,300	3	1	1,320	Off Market
305 S Balsam St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.07	$82,000	3	1	-	Off Market
305 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.08	-	4	1	1,990	Off Market
302 N Maple Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.11	$197,600	3	1.5	1,669	Off Market
304 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.12	$120,000	2	2	1,550	For Sale
209 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.11	$89,900	2	1.5	864	For Sale
112 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.15	$170,100	2	1.5	1,498	Off Market
103 S 5th Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.13	$183,400	2	1.5	2,428	Off Market
406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.13	$160,000	4	2	1,668	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1940

Living Area

1,149 sqft

Price/Sqft

$100

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 111 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL. 111 S 3rd Ave is in Forreston, IL and in ZIP code 61030. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,149 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8168 sqft and was built in 1940.

111 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,149 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $61,500 on Sep 23, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $114,600, with a rent estimate of $1,199/month.

Home Details for 111 S 3rd Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 23, 2016 Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #118318	Sold	$61,500
Jul 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$61,900
Jul 21, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$61,900
Oct 17, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$69,900
May 16, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,900 Price decreased by 4%
Apr 28, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$72,900
Oct 11, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$72,900
Oct 8, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$72,900
Aug 17, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$72,900
Apr 13, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$72,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,939	$87,102

Additional Cost

Market trends in Forreston

Last updated July 2026

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Available listings

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Around this home

German Valley Grade School
PK-K
Public
70 Students
Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221
NA
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What Locals Say about Forreston

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
91 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say kids play outside
85 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
60 % Say there's holiday spirit
60 % Say car is needed
58 % Say there are sidewalks
56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
56 % Say it's quiet
56 % Say there's wildlife
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
23 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
18 % Say streets are well-lit
14 % Say there are community events
10 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Sarah H.
12y ago
"I grew up near Forreston, and I've always known it to be quiet, charming, and all-around nice place to live. Not exactly exciting or bustling, but if you're looking for a safe environment for kids and/or pets, this is a great town to live in."
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Frequently asked questions about 111 S 3rd Ave

What is 111 S 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 111 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL is $114,600.
What is the price history for 111 S 3rd Ave?
111 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL last sold for $61,500 in September 2016.
Is Forreston a buyer's or seller's market?
Forreston is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Forreston?
Residents describe Forreston, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Forreston, IL.
Does 111 S 3rd Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 111 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL has air conditioning.
Does 111 S 3rd Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 111 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL has in-unit laundry.