Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/20/2026
Listed
$182,200
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MLS
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Property Description
This one-owner ranch sits on a beautiful 1/2-acre lot at the edge of town, offering sweeping country views and a peaceful backdrop of mature trees and natural vegetation. With 1,237 finished square feet on the main level, the home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and an attached 2-car garage. Fresh paint throughout, new carpet, and updated baths create a move-in-ready feel. The kitchen and dining areas flow to sliding doors that open to a second-story deck overlooking the picturesque backyard-an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening unwinding. The lower level provides incredible potential with full exposure, two full-size windows, and a wide-open layout. It's a perfect blank canvas for a future family room, rec room, home office, craft space, workout area, or additional bedrooms-whatever fits your needs. Additional updates include a newer garage door, water heater 2025, roof and siding in 2015. A rare combination of small-town convenience and country serenity. Come see how you can make this home yours!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 405 W Cherry St
General
- Price: $182,200
- Taxes: $2,444 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12653024
- Updated: 5/26/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Sump Pump
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Forreston
- County: Ogle
- Township: Forreston
- Driving Directions: Take IL-72 W to W White Oak Rd, then turn onto W Cherry St.
School Information
- School District: 221
- Elem School District: 221
- Midd School District: 221
- High School District: 221
- Elementary School: Forreston Elementary School
- Middle School: Forreston Middle School
- High School: Forreston High School
- Private School: Forreston High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Square Feet: 1,237
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1976
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.56
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 198 x 123.75
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1976
- Tax Amount: $2,444
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 2331340060000
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Schools
Schools serving 405 W Cherry St
School District:Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Forreston Grade School PO Box 665, Forreston, IL 61030 | 1-5 | 0.3 mi |
German Valley Grade School PO Box 74, German Valley, IL 61039 | PK-K | 8.5 mi |
Forreston Jr/Sr High School PO Box 665, Forreston, IL 61030 | 6-12 | 0.6 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 405 W Cherry St
Tax History
Tax History for 405 W Cherry St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,443
6%
$41,074
12%
2024
$2,298
12%
$36,798
7%
2023
$2,058
14%
$34,323
12%
2021
$1,804
-3%
$30,621
-2%
2022
$1,866
7%
$31,405
4%
2020
$1,745
5%
$30,079
4%
2019
$1,668
2%
$28,853
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2018
$1,628
-5%
$28,853
—
2017
$1,717
-2%
$28,853
2%
2016
$1,761
6%
$28,168
2%
2015
$1,666
5%
$27,508
—
2014
$1,592
-2%
$27,508
-2%
2013
$1,629
—
$28,193
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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405 W Cherry Street, Forreston, IL 61030 (MLS# 12653024) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 405 W Cherry Street is currently listed for $182,200 and was received on May 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 405 W Cherry Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Forreston? You can browse all Forreston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.