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

511 S 3rd Ave
Forreston, IL 61030

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,920 sqft

$147,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,067/mo*
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$147,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,067/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,920 sqft

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Description

This has been a very well cared for home and is situated on an oversized double lot. Built around 1900, it is 1920 sq ft and has 3 nice sized bedrooms upstairs and a full bathroom. The bedrooms have nice sized closets. There's also a hall closet and two smaller rooms used for storage. There's a 1/2 bath on the main floor and a shower in the basement. Beautiful open staircase that can be shut off on the first landing. There is hardwood under all the carpeting throughout the home. Nice eat-in kitchen and a family room or office, along with the living and dining rooms. There's 200 amp service in the house and 40 amp in the garage. Garage is a two car with work shop area and has an oil stove for heat. It also has plenty of outlets in the shop area. There is a walk up attic in the garage for yet more storage. The garage is not sided but the home is. Front window is 2 years old, other windows on main floor are newer but the upper ones are 20+ years old. The beautiful back and side yard has a park like setting for those warmer days. Home is priced under assessed value and taxes reflect senior exemptions. Being sold "as is".
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.

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Home Details for 511 S 3rd Ave

Interior Features

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Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Price History for 511 S 3rd Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/16/2019$69,500Sold
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01/26/2018$72,000Sold
NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119914
01/05/2018$79,900PendingAgent Provided
10/28/2017$79,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,368
Assessment$105,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 511 S 3rd Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
606 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/24/25
2
2
1,960
610 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$180,000
08/07/25
3
1.5
1,400
512 Garden St, Forreston, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$150,000
02/02/26
3
2.5
2,133
612 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$140,000
07/29/25
2
1.5
1,375
106 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$41,000
07/03/25
3
1.5
1,655
112 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$101,000
06/12/25
2
1.5
1,498
102 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$170,000
08/15/25
4
1.5
2,130
208 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$142,000
07/02/25
3
1
1,320
111 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$195,000
07/17/25
4
2
3,055
118 N Prairie Dr, Forreston, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$335,000
11/25/25
3
4
2,200

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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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511 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,920 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is not currently available for sale. 511 S 3rd Ave was last sold on Jul 16, 2019 for $69,500. The current Trulia Estimate for 511 S 3rd Ave is $147,200.