729 Forest Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
OFF MARKET
Listed by Shawna Aughenbaugh, RE/MAX River Bend, (618) 772-2850 . Bought with Judy Dempcy Homes Powered by KW Pinnacle

$285,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 4,141 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

729 Forest Ave, Belleville, IL 62220

Est. Refi. Payment $2,011/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 3, 2024 for $260,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$285K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$17K (+6.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$26K (+9.8%)
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 +136% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$286K
August 2026$285K
July 2026$284K
June 2026$288K
May 2026$294K
April 2026$289K
March 2026$287K
February 2026$281K
January 2026$270K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
701 Forest Ave, Belleville, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$310,000
01/30/26
4
3.5
4,262
526 Forest Ave, Belleville, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$220,000
03/18/26
4
2
1,810
315 Wabash Ave, Belleville, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$238,000
08/24/26
4
1.5
2,044
200 S Douglas Ave, Belleville, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$240,000
06/24/26
4
2
3,300
725 Park Ave, Belleville, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$275,000
06/17/26
4
2.5
2,286
401 Wabash Ave, Belleville, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$170,000
06/15/26
4
2
1,884
919 E Monroe St, Belleville, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$350,000
03/06/26
5
4
3,853
321 S Douglas Ave, Belleville, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/17/26
3
1.5
2,040
311 Wabash Ave, Belleville, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$217,400
11/19/25
4
2.5
1,900
725 S Belt W, Belleville, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$148,400
12/23/25
4
3
2,850

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
803 Forest Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.03
$174,200
3
1
1,680
Off Market
500 Wabash Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.07
$145,900
3
2
1,675
For Sale
504 Wabash Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.08
$191,100
4
1.5
1,800
Off Market
820 Forest Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.08
$184,100
3
2
1,935
Off Market
701 Forest Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.06
$310,000
4
3.5
4,262
Recently Sold
501 Wabash Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.11
$223,100
3
2
2,221
Off Market
503 Wabash Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.11
$223,200
3
2.5
1,685
Off Market
413 Wabash Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.11
$192,000
3
2.5
2,628
Foreclosure
725 Park Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.07
$275,000
4
2.5
2,286
Recently Sold
1000 E McKinley St, Belleville, IL 62220
0.07
$166,000
3
1
912
Recently Sold
701 McClintock Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
0.10
$268,400
3
3
3,045
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1914
0.34 acre lot
4,141 sqft
$69/sqft
Garage

About this House

Wait until you see this beautifully updated large home with so much space to grow. Featuring original hardwood floors, spacious kitchen with island and appliances that stay/ two newly updated baths. 3beds on main level and 2 baths with one being primary en-suite. Lower level also is plumbed for a 3rd bath with a flange already installed. Open floor plan to dining, kitchen and living area with 10 foot ceilings. 2 wood burning fireplaces currently with electric logs. beautiful built in bookshelves. Upstairs is a large bonus room (bedroom if one chooses) with a new efficient mini split for your confort! Front porch area is heated and cooled and great for enjoying your morning coffee! Step down to the lovely lower level with laundry room, 4th bedroom with egress window installed, and a large entertaining area. You will also enjoy the back enclosed porch for relaxing, new deck, large flat double lot, 2 car garage as well! 6 fruit trees, plum, cherry and peach also! This won't last long!
729 Forest Ave, Belleville, IL 62220 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 4,141 sqft single-family home built in 1914. It last sold for $260,000 on May 3, 2024 (8% above the $239,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $285,300, with a rent estimate of $2,192/month.

Home Details for 729 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Up AccessNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4141 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One and One Half

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached
Frontage
Road Surface Type: GravelNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2585 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1556 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 41

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0827.0214029

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $239,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 03 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: BellevilleCommunity: Twenhoefels 2nd Add
School Information
Elementary School: Belleville Dist 118Jr High / Middle School: Belleville Dist 118High School: Belleville High School-EastHigh School District: Belleville DIST 118

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4141 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: Subject to Financing, Subject to InspectionListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan, Assumable

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Private

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 24017011Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2585Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Lockbox

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 6, 2024
Source: MARIS #24017011
Pending
$239,900
May 3, 2024
Source: MARIS #24017011
Sold
$260,000
Jan 22, 2020
Source: MARIS #19089396
Sold
$155,000
Dec 23, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$139,900
Dec 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$139,900

Market trends in Belleville

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$166K
$7.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$114
$5MoM
Available listings
267

Around this home

What Locals Say about Belleville

At least 507 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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    "fine,friendly, people get along and no body bothers you when walking, running or anything else getting back and forth to work is no problem there are busses and tubers and taxies"
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  • Mandy
    "I would describe the commute as decent. I drive a car so I don't usually use other means of commuting."
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    "that this is a very nice and safe neighborhood they need to know that this is a very nice and sweet neighborhood"
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    "many alternate routes to wherever u need to go not many RR crossings wich would be all that holds u up and the occasional Sunday driver "
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    "a lot of people don't keep their dogs leashed, and many owners let them out in their yards even if unfenced. "
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    "it's peaceful and quiet that's why I like it here. I've been here for a year now but I use to visit frequently so i knew I was a nice place to live"
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  • Kristin
    "Family has lived here since 1990. Never any issues. I attended the local school and played in parks. Walking at night depends on time and nite of week. Usually safe during the week. "
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  • Angela G.
    "It’s not that many Parks on the east end of Belleville IL we need more so we walk our Animals ........"
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  • Lynette M.
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    "One bus plus the train gets you to downtown STL. Walking distance to most grocery stores, bars, and bus stops."
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  • Taracj_pearl
    "always someone walking their dogs, bicycling, walking, running. No loose animals. Even though i live near a busy intersection i feel safe and secure. We also have a few shops and restaurants in my area and also shopping strip malls."
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  • Erica T.
    "The stores are within walking distance. There are nearby shopping areas and downtown is very close by. The drive in is a very nice perk "
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    "Some streets don’t have sidewalks and some cars go too fast on our streets. A lot of dog owners walk their dogs and feel safe, and most pick up after their dogs too. "
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  • Alisha A Bennett
    "It's very quiet at times and very family friendly and lots of fun things to do in the area I would stay here for as long as I can"
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    "It's very quite and peaceful. There are a lot of older people in the neighborhood mixed in with young families ."
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  • Jacqueline H.
    "Love Belleville Square, it's always a festival going on. People are genuinely friendly and always ready to spark up a conversation. This is a great place to raise a family!"
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  • Patricia H.
    "The historic district next to downtown is the best of both worlds. You get beautiful tree lined quiet streets with the option to walk 2 blocks to grab a bite to eat. Perfect location for all the special events downtown has to offer. "
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Frequently asked questions about 729 Forest Ave

  • What is 729 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 729 Forest Ave in Belleville, IL is $285,300.
  • What is the price history for 729 Forest Ave?
    729 Forest Ave in Belleville, IL last sold for $260,000 in May 2024.
  • Is Belleville a buyer's or seller's market?
    Belleville is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Belleville?
    The median sale price in Belleville is $166K. That is up $7.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 729 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 729 Forest Ave in Belleville, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 729 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 729 Forest Ave in Belleville, IL has in-unit laundry.

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