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Forreston, IL Homes for Sale

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  • 613 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    613 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $20,000

    • Land
    • 0.34 Acre
    • $58,824 per Acre

    613 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct yourdream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to buildyour home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    RE/MAX Professional Advantage

    (779) 237-7155

    613 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 605 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    605 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $20,000

    • Land
    • 0.35 Acre
    • $57,143 per Acre

    605 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct yourdream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to buildyour home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    RE/MAX Professional Advantage

    (779) 249-5368

    605 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 703 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    703 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $27,000

    • Land

    703 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct yourdream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to buildyour home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (779) 246-3438

    703 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 702 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    702 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $13,000

    • Land

    702 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct your dream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water ,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to build your home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (779) 204-5100

    702 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 601 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    601 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $13,000

    • Land

    601 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct your dream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water, and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to build your home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (779) 256-5256

    601 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 701 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    701 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $27,000

    • Land

    701 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct yourdream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to buildyour home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (779) 217-8832

    701 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 603 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    603 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $13,000

    • Land

    603 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct your dream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water, and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to build your home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (779) 237-1446

    603 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 617 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    617 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $20,000

    • Land
    • 0.34 Acre
    • $58,824 per Acre

    617 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct yourdream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to buildyour home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    RE/MAX Professional Advantage

    (779) 209-1417

    617 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 609 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    609 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $20,000

    • Land
    • 0.35 Acre
    • $57,143 per Acre

    609 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct yourdream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to buildyour home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    RE/MAX Professional Advantage

    (779) 548-3828

    609 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 605 & 607 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    605 & 607 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $20,000

    • Land

    605 & 607 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct your dream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water ,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to build your home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (779) 261-2624

    605 & 607 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 613 & 615 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    613 & 615 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $20,000

    • Land

    613 & 615 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct yourdream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to buildyour home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (779) 210-6584

    613 & 615 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 609 & 611 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    609 & 611 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $20,000

    • Land

    609 & 611 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct your dream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water ,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to build your home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (779) 804-2890

    609 & 611 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 617 & 619 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
    617 & 619 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $20,000

    • Land

    617 & 619 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030

    A vacant lot is available for sale in the highly sought-after town of Forreston, ready for you to construct yourdream home. The property is equipped with essential utilities, including electricity, gas, city sewer, city water,and high-speed internet access. Vacant lot for sale in the desirable town of Forreston. Ready for you to buildyour home on. Has Electric, Gas, City sewer, City water and

    Agent Photo

    Tracy Shuman

    Re/Max Professional Advantage

    (779) 256-5474

    617 & 619 Hewitt St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 3651 N Brookville Rd, Forreston, IL 61030
    3651 N Brookville Rd, Forreston, IL 61030
    3651 N Brookville Rd, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $395,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,312 Sq Ft

    3651 N Brookville Rd, Forreston, IL 61030

    Set among the rolling hills of western Ogle County, this mixed-use farm checks a lot of boxes for buyers looking for a place to live, work, and enjoy the outdoors. The 3-bedroom 2-bathroom home sits up on the hill with wide views of the surrounding countryside. Inside, you will find a comfortable open floor plan with a main floor master bedroom and an office that works well for a home workspace

    Todd Henry Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC

    3651 N Brookville Rd, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL 61030
    406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL 61030
    406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $179,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,668 Sq Ft

    406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL 61030

    Welcome home to this beautifully remodeled (2022) 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath residence, perfectly positioned on a spacious corner lot in the heart of Forreston. Step inside to discover a light-filled interior featuring neutral, contemporary tones and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main level. The stunning kitchen was thoughtfully updated with granite countertops, a timeless subway tile

    Sherry Mustafov @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    406 W Balsam St, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 304 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
    304 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
    304 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $135,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,550 Sq Ft

    304 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

    Make this charming 2 bedroom home - with 1 full bath and 2 half baths - your own. The home has the conveniently located close to town. Enjoy beautiful original hardwood floors in the dining room, living room, stairs, hallway, and bedrooms. The property features a 2 car detached garage and a large fenced in backyard. The main house roof was replaced 5 years ago, and the garage roof was replaced 6

    Dorothy Bowers DICKERSON & NIEMAN

    304 Maple Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
  • 404 E Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030
    404 E Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030
    404 E Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030
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    $64,900

    • Land
    • 2.66 Acres
    • $24,398 per Acre

    404 E Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030

    Property contains 12 - R1 or R2 Buildable Lots or R3 multi family and a 32' X 48' Cement Block shed with a Loft ,,, Property in the past has been used to pasture horses & Gardens to raise vegetables for Local farmers Markets,,, { NO animals are currently allowed per city code } City Utilities are available at the property line,,, There is a Well and pump jack on the property and Electric service

    GARY LUDWIG BARNES REALTY, INC.

    404 E Willow St, Forreston, IL 61030
Illinois Ogle County Forreston

Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Forreston, IL

Why Live in Forreston

Forreston, Illinois is a small rural community where agriculture, outdoor recreation and long-standing traditions shape daily life. Established in 1854 along the Illinois Central Railroad, it’s still surrounded by crop fields, with early to mid-20th-century single-family homes lining quiet residential streets. Ranch, National Folk and American Foursquare homes are common, often with detached garages and driveways, and sidewalks run through the central part of town under mature white oaks and red maples. Memorial Park sits near the center of Forreston and is a regular spot for playground time, basketball and picnics under the pavilion, while Warnken Park draws families for its playground and busy Little League baseball diamond. For bigger outdoor things to do, White Pines State Park is about 16 miles southeast and has hiking trails, camping and fishing along Spring and Pine creeks. The small historic downtown features locally owned restaurants and specialty shops, including Farmers Family Restaurant for home-style breakfasts and Mimmo’s Pizza & Lounge with Italian dishes and a Monday night pizza buffet, while Freeport, 15 miles away, has larger retailers like Aldi and Walmart Supercenter. Annual events such as Forreston Sauerkraut Days and Christmas in the Country bring residents together at Memorial Park and around downtown. Families have access to highly rated schools, including German Valley Grade School for early learners, Forreston Grade School for first through fifth grades and Forreston Junior/Senior High School, which also provides dual credit options through Highland Community College in nearby Freeport.

Learn more about living in Forreston

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Forreston, IL?
Homes for sale in Forreston, IL have an average home price of $161,116.
Are home prices dropping in Forreston?
Yes, home prices in Forreston are down 3% in the last 12 months.
How many homes have sold over the last 12 months in Forreston, IL?
22 homes have sold in Forreston, IL over the last 12 months.
What are the most popular zip codes in Forreston, IL?
The most popular zip codes in Forreston, IL include 61030, 61078, 61032, 61039 and 61064.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Forreston?
The median home price in Forreston is $149,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $30,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.38%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $750 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $32K a year to afford the median home price in Forreston. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator.
How are the schools in Forreston, IL?
Forreston, IL has highly rated public and private schools. Some of the best schools in Forreston based on Niche Grades are Forreston Grade School and Forreston High School. Browse all the schools in Forreston, IL to learn more.

Home Trends in Forreston, IL

On average, homes in Forreston, IL sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Forreston, IL over the last 12 months is $141,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$141,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$142,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$100
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Months of Supply
1.10
Median List Price
$149,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
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