$450,000

beds

baths

1,276

square ft

40798 N Forest View Road

Wadsworth, Illinois 60083

Active / MLS #12591338 / Single Family / Wadsworth

Listing information updated 3/23/2026 at 6:03am

Country oasis meets suburban convenience - welcome to Wadsworth. Tucked on 1.55 peaceful acres with a classic mid-century ranch aesthetic, 40798 Forest View offers the rare blend of wide-open space and easy access to everything the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor has to offer. A grape arbor, two patios, a rock wall with built-in power, and a charming two-level barn set the scene for a lifestyle that feels a world away - without actually being one. Step inside to find warm hardwood floors, a bluestone entry, and a kitchen dressed in hardwood dovetail maple cabinetry with granite countertops and a newer high-end dishwasher. The living room features beautiful built-ins and a spacious over-stair closet that's as clever as it is functional. Three comfortable bedrooms on the main floor share a generous bath with original lavender fixtures - a nod to the home's mid-century soul - alongside a nearly new Safe Step walk-in shower/tub. The finished basement expands your options dramatically: ceramic tile floors, a second full bath, laundry, and a massive bonus room easily called a fourth bedroom. The two-and-a-half car garage boasts epoxy floors with a drain and a full workbench - a dream for hobbyists and tinkerers alike. A newer roof and updated systems round out this well-loved retreat. Whether you're dreaming of chickens in the barn, harvesting grapes from the arbor, or simply spreading out on land that's truly yours - this is your country escape without giving up your ZIP code.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,276

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.55

Room Information

Living Room:

14x20 - Main

Dining Room:

10x14 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

15x15 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x21 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

15x30 - Basement

Laundry:

8x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$8,368

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60083

City:

Wadsworth

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

3, 126

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,276

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.55

Living Room:

14x20 - Main

Dining Room:

10x14 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

15x15 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x21 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

15x30 - Basement

Laundry:

8x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$8,368

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60083

City:

Wadsworth

County:

Lake

School District(s):

3, 126

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Keller Williams North Shore West

Listing Office Phone: 847.383.6600

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