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

OFF MARKET

$60,162

Tax assessed value

Studio
1,412 sqft

501 E Birch St, Forreston, IL 61030

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
405 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$117,000	10/30/25	3	1	1,392
706 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$257,500	01/26/26	3	3.5	1,420
706 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$246,500	02/02/26		-	1,420
621 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$168,000	08/10/26	2	2	1,100
310 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$205,000	06/08/26	4	3	2,144
407 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$110,000	11/26/25		-	1,041
512 Garden St, Forreston, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/02/26	3	2.5	2,133
604 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL	0.41	Single-Family Home	$105,000	10/07/25		-	1,153
309 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL	0.53	Single-Family Home	$190,000	07/27/26	3	2.5	1,335
606 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL	0.46	Single-Family Home	$170,000	11/24/25	2	2	1,960

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
405 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.08	$123,700	3	1	1,392	Off Market
306 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.17	$150,600	4	1	2,096	Off Market
609 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
703 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
705 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
605 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
611 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
701 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
801 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
608 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
606 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
607 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1921

Living Area

1,412 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 501 E Birch St, Forreston, IL. 501 E Birch St is in Forreston, IL and in ZIP code 61030. This property has approximately 1,412 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1921.

501 E Birch St, Forreston, IL 61030 is a studio, 1,412 sqft single-family home built in 1921. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,417/month.

Home Details for 501 E Birch St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,552	$60,162

Home facts updated by county records

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Market trends in Forreston

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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

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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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$160,000
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