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$168,827$94 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

204 W BIRCH ST

FORRESTON, IL 61030
0
Baths
1,791 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$169K
$145K low$193K high

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOgle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Forreston Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221

Neighborhood · ZIP 61030These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,872
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,666
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,079
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

204 W Birch St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Ogle County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Ogle County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Forreston 61030
  • Older than 85% of homes in Ogle County

What homes are worth in Forreston 61030

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$76K$456K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Forreston 61030.

How it measures up in Forreston 61030

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forreston 61030.

Estimated value$168,827
CheaperTypical $166,336Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,791 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 204 W Birch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 61030Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$168,82752% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9439% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,791 ft²70% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than192836% of homes15% of homes

About 204 W Birch St

How much is 204 W Birch St, Forreston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 204 W Birch St, Forreston, IL is $168,827 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $144,657 to $192,997. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When was 204 W Birch St, Forreston, IL built?

204 W Birch St, Forreston, IL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old.

What schools serve 204 W Birch St, Forreston, IL?

204 W Birch St, Forreston, IL is assigned to Forreston Grade School (elementary), rated A+; Forreston Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 204 W Birch St, Forreston, IL compare to other homes in Forreston 61030?

Among the 791 homes in Forreston 61030, it is worth more than 52% of them ($168,827 against a typical $166,336), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($94 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,791 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²) and it is newer than 36% of them (1928 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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