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 507 Cedar Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 507 Cedar Ave in Forreston, IL is $79,000 .

What is the price history for 507 Cedar Ave?

507 Cedar Ave in Forreston, IL last sold for $69,000 in April 2025.

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 507 Cedar Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 507 Cedar Ave in Forreston, IL has laundry facilities.

How big is the lot at 507 Cedar Ave?

The lot at 507 Cedar Ave in Forreston, IL is about 1.1 acres .

OFF MARKET

$79,000

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
824 sqft (on 1.13 acres)

507 Cedar Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

Est. Refi. Payment $632/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 3, 2025 for $69,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$79K

Since last month

$800 (+1%)

Since last year

$8K (+10.8%)

Since last sale

$10K (+14.3%)

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 +82% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$79K
August 2026	$79K
July 2026	$78K
June 2026	$77K
May 2026	$80K
April 2026	$76K
March 2026	$75K
February 2026	$75K
January 2026	$71K
2025
December 2025	$74K
November 2025	$73K
October 2025	$72K
September 2025	$71K
August 2025	$71K
July 2025	$71K
June 2025	$70K
May 2025	$70K
April 2025	$70K
2024
October 2024	$69K
September 2024	$68K
2022
July 2022	$49K
June 2022	$51K
May 2022	$49K
March 2022	$47K
February 2022	$44K
January 2022	$48K
2021
June 2021	$58K
May 2021	$52K
April 2021	$47K
March 2021	$46K
February 2021	$46K
January 2021	$46K
2020
December 2020	$46K
November 2020	$45K
October 2020	$45K
September 2020	$47K
August 2020	$46K
July 2020	$48K
June 2020	$48K
May 2020	$48K
April 2020	$48K
March 2020	$47K
February 2020	$48K
January 2020	$46K
2019
December 2019	$44K
November 2019	$45K
October 2019	$45K
September 2019	$46K
August 2019	$44K
July 2019	$45K
June 2019	$43K
May 2019	$43K
April 2019	$43K
March 2019	$45K
February 2019	$44K
January 2019	$44K
2018
December 2018	$44K
November 2018	$45K
October 2018	$46K
September 2018	$50K
August 2018	$50K
July 2018	$52K
June 2018	$51K
May 2018	$50K
April 2018	$49K
March 2018	$47K
February 2018	$47K
January 2018	$45K
2017
December 2017	$44K
November 2017	$45K
October 2017	$45K
September 2017	$45K
August 2017	$45K
July 2017	$47K
June 2017	$45K
May 2017	$45K
April 2017	$43K
March 2017	$44K
February 2017	$46K
January 2017	$48K
2016
December 2016	$43K
November 2016	$41K
October 2016	$44K
September 2016	$43K

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
405 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$117,000	10/30/25	3	1	1,392
209 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL	0.50	Single-Family Home	$99,000	09/14/26	2	1.5	864
621 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL	0.43	Single-Family Home	$168,000	08/10/26	2	2	1,100
405 W Cherry St, Forreston, IL	0.54	Single-Family Home	$184,000	07/06/26	3	1.5	1,237
206 W Green St, Forreston, IL	0.66	Single-Family Home	$105,000	09/19/25	2	1	857
606 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$170,000	11/24/25	2	2	1,960
310 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$205,000	06/08/26	4	3	2,144
706 E Hewitt St, Forreston, IL	0.48	Single-Family Home	$257,500	01/26/26	3	3.5	1,420

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
404 E Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.13	$61,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
705 S Walnut Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.21	$215,400	3	3	2,068	Off Market
105 E Elm St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.21	$161,800	4	1.5	1,754	Off Market
501 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.24	$245,100	4	3	3,008	Off Market
605 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.26	$162,900	3	2	1,680	Off Market
405 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.27	$123,000	3	1	1,392	Off Market
610 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.30	$148,800	2	1	1,112	Off Market
612 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.30	$148,800	2	1.5	1,375	Off Market
409 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.31	$156,900	3	1	-	Off Market
310 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.32	$205,000	4	3	2,144	Recently Sold
306 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.34	$155,900	4	1	2,096	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 507 Cedar Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1965

1.13 acre lot

824 sqft

$96/sqft

Garage

About this House

Discover the perfect canvas for your next project tucked away on a peaceful dead-end street in the heart of Forreston with over 1 Acre. This unique property boasts a spacious yard, ideal for outdoor activities or future expansions, along with two garages, a shed, and a convenient carport. The highlight of this listing is the shell of a home ready for your creative touch. Whether you're an experienced builder or a savvy handyman, this is your chance to transform this space into a stunning residence or rental property. **Key Features:** - Generous lot size with a large yard - Two garages for ample storage and workspace - Additional shed for tools or gardening supplies - Carport for easy parking - Unfinished home shell, perfect for customization Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in a property with immense potential. Schedule a viewing today and imagine the possibilities!

507 Cedar Ave, Forreston, IL 61030 is a 1 bedroom, 824 sqft single-family home built in 1965. It last sold for the $69,000 asking price on Apr 3, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $79,000, with a rent estimate of $934/month.

Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago

Listed by Kimberly Taylor, MRP, (815) 541-5557

NextHome First Class

Becky Taylor, (815) 232-4433

NextHome First Class

Bought with: Kimberly Taylor, MRP, (815) 541-5557, NextHome First Class

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12148901

Home Details for 507 Cedar Ave

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 824 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling Heating: NoneNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View No View

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information Parcel Number: 02332760010000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $69,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sun Feb 16 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location
Direction & Address City: Forreston
School Information Elementary School District: 221Jr High / Middle School District: 221High School District: 221

Building
Building Area Building Area: 824 Square Feet

HOA
HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.13 Acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: None

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash

Business
Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 12148901Back On Market Date: Fri Feb 14 2025

Additional Information
Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 3, 2025 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12148901	Sold	$69,000
Feb 17, 2025 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12148901	Pending	$69,000
Sep 7, 2024 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12148901	Listed For Sale	$69,000
Apr 12, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$10,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,675	$57,033

Additional Cost

Market trends in Forreston

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

—

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

—

Available listings

2MoM

Around this home

German Valley Grade School
PK-K
Public
70 Students
Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school.

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

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."
1
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information

Frequently asked questions about 507 Cedar Ave

What is 507 Cedar Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 507 Cedar Ave in Forreston, IL is $79,000.
What is the price history for 507 Cedar Ave?
507 Cedar Ave in Forreston, IL last sold for $69,000 in April 2025.
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 507 Cedar Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 507 Cedar Ave in Forreston, IL has laundry facilities.
How big is the lot at 507 Cedar Ave?
The lot at 507 Cedar Ave in Forreston, IL is about 1.1 acres.