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 602 S 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 602 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL is $109,100 .

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 .

What are the closest schools to 602 S 3rd Ave?

The closest schools to 602 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL are Forreston Grade School (Elementary, rated 9/10), Forreston Jr/Sr High School (Middle, rated 6/10), German Valley Grade School (Pre-K/Elementary).

OFF MARKET

$109,100

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1,554 sqft

602 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

Est. Refi. Payment $823/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$109K

Since last month

$23K (-17.1%)

Since last year

$20K (-15.6%)

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 +65% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$109K
July 2026	$132K
June 2026	$101K
May 2026	$101K
April 2026	$116K
March 2026	$111K
February 2026	$118K
January 2026	$119K
2025
December 2025	$115K
November 2025	$121K
October 2025	$122K
September 2025	$120K
August 2025	$129K
July 2025	$111K
June 2025	$127K
May 2025	$129K
April 2025	$120K
March 2025	$121K
February 2025	$111K
January 2025	$113K
2024
December 2024	$99K
November 2024	$118K
October 2024	$91K
September 2024	$105K
July 2024	$101K
June 2024	$114K
April 2024	$113K
March 2024	$104K
February 2024	$98K
January 2024	$93K
2023
December 2023	$85K
November 2023	$105K
October 2023	$87K
September 2023	$88K
August 2023	$106K
July 2023	$107K
June 2023	$101K
May 2023	$98K
April 2023	$94K
March 2023	$90K
February 2023	$88K
January 2023	$92K
2022
December 2022	$93K
November 2022	$96K
October 2022	$100K
September 2022	$102K
August 2022	$102K
July 2022	$105K
June 2022	$106K
May 2022	$104K
April 2022	$101K
March 2022	$98K
February 2022	$94K
January 2022	$95K
2021
December 2021	$95K
November 2021	$95K
October 2021	$94K
September 2021	$96K
August 2021	$96K
July 2021	$96K
June 2021	$93K
May 2021	$86K
April 2021	$85K
March 2021	$81K
February 2021	$80K
January 2021	$78K
2020
December 2020	$78K
November 2020	$77K
October 2020	$78K
September 2020	$79K
August 2020	$74K
July 2020	$74K
June 2020	$74K
May 2020	$74K
April 2020	$74K
March 2020	$74K
February 2020	$74K
January 2020	$74K
2019
December 2019	$74K
November 2019	$75K
October 2019	$75K
September 2019	$74K
August 2019	$72K
July 2019	$73K
June 2019	$72K
May 2019	$72K
April 2019	$72K
March 2019	$72K
February 2019	$73K
January 2019	$72K
2018
December 2018	$73K
November 2018	$73K
October 2018	$72K
September 2018	$72K
August 2018	$71K
July 2018	$71K
June 2018	$72K
May 2018	$72K
April 2018	$71K
March 2018	$72K
February 2018	$72K
January 2018	$74K
2017
December 2017	$73K
November 2017	$72K
October 2017	$71K
September 2017	$71K
August 2017	$70K
July 2017	$71K
June 2017	$70K
May 2017	$72K
April 2017	$71K
March 2017	$69K
February 2017	$69K
January 2017	$70K
2016
December 2016	$65K
November 2016	$65K
October 2016	$65K
September 2016	$66K
August 2016	$66K

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
602 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$90,000	01/05/26		-	1,325
606 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$170,000	11/24/25	2	2	1,960
604 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$105,000	10/07/25		-	1,153
407 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$110,000	11/26/25		-	1,041
512 Garden St, Forreston, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/02/26	3	2.5	2,133
118 N Prairie Dr, Forreston, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$335,000	11/25/25	3	4	2,200
310 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$205,000	06/08/26	4	3	2,144
405 W Cherry St, Forreston, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$184,000	07/06/26	3	1.5	1,237
406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL	0.39	Single-Family Home	$160,000	06/26/26	4	2	1,668
406 W White Oak Rd, Forreston, IL	0.48	Single-Family Home	$71,500	03/27/26		-	1,637

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
304 W Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.07	$214,600	3	2	1,678	Off Market
606 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.07	$170,000	2	2	1,960	Recently Sold
610 S 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.08	-	3	1.5	1,400	Off Market
201 W Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030	0.12	$140,300	3	1.5	1,552	Off Market
610 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.13	$148,300	2	1	1,112	Off Market
612 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.14	-	2	1.5	1,375	Off Market
109 Meadows Ct, Forreston, IL 61030	0.15	$243,400	4	2	2,600	Off Market
109 W Meadow Ct, Forreston, IL 61030	0.15	$263,300	4	2	2,600	Off Market
109 W Meadows Ct, Forreston, IL 61030	0.17	-	4	2	2,072	Off Market
605 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.16	$164,100	3	2	1,680	Off Market
409 2nd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.16	$152,600	3	1	-	Off Market
403 S 4th Ave, Forreston, IL 61030	0.17	$134,000	2	1	1,064	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

1904

Living Area

1,554 sqft

Price/Sqft

$70

About this House

This single-family home is located at 602 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL. 602 S 3rd Ave is in Forreston, IL and in ZIP code 61030. This property has approximately 1,554 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1904.

602 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030 is a studio, 1,554 sqft single-family home built in 1904. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $109,100, with a rent estimate of $1,495/month.

Home Details for 602 S 3rd Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1904
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,998	$89,097

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Forreston

Last updated July 2026

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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
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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 602 S 3rd Ave

What is 602 S 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 602 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL is $109,100.
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.
What are the closest schools to 602 S 3rd Ave?
The closest schools to 602 S 3rd Ave in Forreston, IL are Forreston Grade School (Elementary, rated 9/10), Forreston Jr/Sr High School (Middle, rated 6/10), German Valley Grade School (Pre-K/Elementary).