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 512 S 4th Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 512 S 4th Ave in Forreston, IL is $109,800 .

What is the price history for 512 S 4th Ave?

512 S 4th Ave in Forreston, IL last sold for $29,900 in February 2018.

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 512 S 4th Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 512 S 4th Ave in Forreston, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 512 S 4th Ave?

The lot at 512 S 4th Ave in Forreston, IL is about 0.37 acres (16,117 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$109,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,708 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

512 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

Est. Refi. Payment $843/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 13, 2018 for $29,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$110K

Since last month

$3K (-3.2%)

Since last year

$1K (+1%)

Since last sale

$73K (+243.8%)

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 +43% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$103K
August 2026	$110K
July 2026	$106K
June 2026	$109K
May 2026	$102K
April 2026	$100K
March 2026	$103K
January 2026	$91K
2025
December 2025	$94K
November 2025	$93K
October 2025	$89K
September 2025	$98K
August 2025	$102K
July 2025	$107K
June 2025	$99K
May 2025	$101K
2024
December 2024	$100K
November 2024	$97K
August 2024	$119K
July 2024	$116K
June 2024	$118K
February 2024	$85K
January 2024	$88K
2023
December 2023	$94K
July 2023	$97K
June 2023	$99K
May 2023	$96K
April 2023	$91K
March 2023	$87K
February 2023	$86K
January 2023	$91K
2022
December 2022	$94K
November 2022	$97K
October 2022	$103K
September 2022	$105K
August 2022	$108K
July 2022	$108K
June 2022	$111K
May 2022	$108K
April 2022	$103K
March 2022	$95K
February 2022	$86K
January 2022	$88K
2021
December 2021	$91K
November 2021	$90K
October 2021	$94K
September 2021	$96K
August 2021	$96K
July 2021	$96K
June 2021	$80K
May 2021	$48K
April 2021	$42K
March 2021	$42K
February 2021	$43K
January 2021	$45K
2020
December 2020	$47K
November 2020	$36K
October 2020	$27K
September 2020	$24K
August 2020	$24K
July 2020	$24K
June 2020	$24K
May 2020	$24K
April 2020	$24K
March 2020	$24K
February 2020	$24K
January 2020	$24K
2019
December 2019	$24K
November 2019	$24K
October 2019	$24K
September 2019	$24K
August 2019	$24K
July 2019	$24K
June 2019	$24K
May 2019	$24K
April 2019	$24K
March 2019	$24K
February 2019	$24K
January 2019	$23K
2018
December 2018	$23K
November 2018	$23K
October 2018	$23K
September 2018	$23K
August 2018	$23K
July 2018	$23K
June 2018	$23K
May 2018	$23K
April 2018	$23K
March 2018	$23K
February 2018	$23K
January 2018	$23K
2017
December 2017	$23K
November 2017	$23K
October 2017	$23K
September 2017	$77K
August 2017	$76K
July 2017	$78K
June 2017	$80K
May 2017	$78K
April 2017	$78K
March 2017	$79K
February 2017	$78K
January 2017	$79K
2016
December 2016	$72K
November 2016	$72K
October 2016	$71K
September 2016	$72K

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
512 Garden St, Forreston, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/02/26	3	2.5	2,133
405 W Cherry St, Forreston, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$184,000	07/06/26	3	1.5	1,237
606 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$170,000	11/24/25	2	2	1,960
406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$160,000	06/26/26	4	2	1,668
118 N Prairie Dr, Forreston, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$335,000	11/25/25	3	4	2,200
405 S Locust Ave, Forreston, IL	0.58	Single-Family Home	$117,000	10/30/25	3	1	1,392
502 N Walnut Ave, Forreston, IL	0.66	Single-Family Home	$142,500	04/21/26	3	1	1,751
310 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL	0.26	Single-Family Home	$205,000	06/08/26	4	3	2,144
308 W Logan St, Forreston, IL	0.61	Single-Family Home	$132,500	08/12/26	3	1	1,064
309 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL	0.53	Single-Family Home	$190,000	07/27/26	3	2.5	1,335

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
403 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.14	$132,400	2	1	1,064	Off Market
304 W Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.10	$213,000	3	2	1,678	Off Market
606 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.14	$170,000	2	2	1,960	Recently Sold
610 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.15	$200,900	3	1.5	1,400	Off Market
409 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.19	$150,600	3	1	-	Off Market
306 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.22	$152,800	2	1.5	1,644	Off Market
201 W Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.18	$139,200	3	1.5	1,552	Off Market
312 4th Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.24	$208,100	3	2.5	1,880	Off Market
405 W Cherry St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.24	$184,000	3	1.5	1,237	Recently Sold
302 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.24	$157,800	3	2	2,976	Off Market
610 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.20	$147,600	2	1	1,112	Off Market
612 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.21	$148,800	2	1.5	1,375	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1913

0.37 acre lot

1,708 sqft

$64/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 512 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL. 512 S 4th Ave is in Forreston, IL and in ZIP code 61030. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,708 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.37 acres and was built in 1913.

512 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL 61030 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,708 sqft single-family home built in 1913. It last sold for $29,900 on Feb 13, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $109,800, with a rent estimate of $1,644/month.

Home Details for 512 S 4th Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1913
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 13, 2018 Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201706714	Sold	$29,900
Feb 1, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$29,900
Jan 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$29,900 Price decreased by 14%
Dec 8, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$34,900 Price decreased by 22%
Nov 10, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$44,900 Price decreased by 12%
Oct 2, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$50,900
Sep 14, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$50,900
May 1, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$50,900 Price decreased by 9%
Apr 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$55,900
Feb 23, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$55,900
Feb 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$55,900 Price decreased by 8%
Jan 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$60,900 Price decreased by 9%
Dec 21, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$67,000 Price decreased by 6%
Nov 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$70,900 Price decreased by 7%
Oct 25, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,900
Oct 12, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$37,600

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,503	$74,400

Additional Cost

Market trends in Forreston

Last updated August 2026

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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 512 S 4th Ave

What is 512 S 4th Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 512 S 4th Ave in Forreston, IL is $109,800.
What is the price history for 512 S 4th Ave?
512 S 4th Ave in Forreston, IL last sold for $29,900 in February 2018.
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 512 S 4th Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 512 S 4th Ave in Forreston, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 512 S 4th Ave?
The lot at 512 S 4th Ave in Forreston, IL is about 0.37 acres (16,117 sq ft).