$182,200

beds

bath

half bath

1,237

square ft

405 W Cherry Street

Forreston, Illinois 61030

Active / MLS #12653024 / Single Family / Forreston

Listing information updated 5/26/2026 at 6:03am

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 Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,237

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.56

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

16x12 - Main

Dining Room:

18x10 - Main

Kitchen:

16x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

9x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

13x12 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,444

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

61030

City:

Forreston

County:

Ogle

Schools

School District(s):

221

Elementary School:

Forreston Elementary School

Middle School:

Forreston Middle School

High School:

Forreston High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,237

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.56

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

16x12 - Main

Dining Room:

18x10 - Main

Kitchen:

16x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

9x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

13x12 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$2,444

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

61030

City:

Forreston

County:

Ogle

School District(s):

221

Elementary School:

Forreston Elementary School

Middle School:

Forreston Middle School

High School:

Forreston High School

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Listing Office Phone: 815.397.4040

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