308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
OFF MARKET

308 S 3rd Ave
Forreston, IL 61030

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,968 sqft

$171,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,218/mo*
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$171,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,218/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,968 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Historic Forreston Home with all newer windows, calcoat ceilings, studded & Insulated walls, newer roof, reverse osmosis drinking water system and updated 200 amp electric,,, This home has: A Large family room with wood floor, built in shelves & Wood/Electric fireplace,,, A Large updated eat in kitchen with outside entry,,, And carpeted living room, dining, and bonus room... Four Bedrooms upstairs with a remodeled Bath... Home has baseboard heat and is very economical to heat,,, Garage is 24' X 20' with 9' wide by 8' high automatic doors,,, (There is a radon mitigation system in place) *February 2023 ~ New Light Fixtures & Painted Kitchen and Bath !!!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 21, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 308 S 3rd Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial,Sump Pump,Basement EntranceNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1968 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Main LevelMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: ElectricHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window Treatments
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two
Security
Security: Radon Mitigation Active

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Patio-Brick Paver, CoveredFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
Road Frontage: City/TownRoad Surface Type: Hard Surface Road
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City/Community
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1968 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 69

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1855
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick/Stone, Wood
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0233135010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $128,000Price Range: $118,000 - $128,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Mar 20 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD & CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: FORRESTONCommunity: IL
School Information
Elementary School: Forreston GradeElementary School District: ForestVille Valley 221Jr High / Middle School: Forreston Junior/Senior HighJr High / Middle School District: ForestVille Valley 221High School: Forreston Junior/Senior HighHigh School District: ForestVille Valley 221

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1968

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202300132Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1968
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by GARY LUDWIG, (815) 541-5959
Barnes Realty, Inc.
Bought with: Kimberly Taylor, (815) 541-5557, Nexthome First Class
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®, MLS#202300132

Price History for 308 S 3rd Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/21/2023$118,000Sold
NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202300132
03/21/2023$128,000PendingNorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202300132
01/10/2023$128,000Listed For SaleNorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202300132
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,833
Assessment$117,537
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 308 S 3rd Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
102 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$170,000
08/15/25
4
1.5
2,130
111 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$195,000
07/17/25
4
2
3,055
208 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$142,000
07/02/25
3
1
1,320
606 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/24/25
2
2
1,960
112 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$101,000
06/12/25
2
1.5
1,498
106 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$41,000
07/03/25
3
1.5
1,655
610 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$180,000
08/07/25
3
1.5
1,400
612 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$140,000
07/29/25
2
1.5
1,375
405 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$117,000
10/30/25
3
1
1,392

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What Locals Say about Forreston

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say kids play outside

  • 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

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  • Sarah H.
    "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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308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,968 sqft single-family home built in 1855. This property is not currently available for sale. 308 S 3rd Ave was last sold on Apr 21, 2023 for $118,000 (8% lower than the asking price of $128,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 308 S 3rd Ave is $171,100.