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$152,472
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 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

305 S 1ST AVE

FORRESTON, IL 61030
0
Baths
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$152K
$99K low$206K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,200 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$39,385 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,887
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,498
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,099
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,155

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOGLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.4 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

305 S 1st Ave 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 76% of homes in Ogle County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% 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
$75K$433K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$152,472
CheaperTypical $169,771Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

How 305 S 1st Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 61030Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$152,47240% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac28% of homes24% of homes

About 305 S 1st Ave

How much is 305 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 305 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL is $152,472 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $99,088 to $205,856. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 305 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL last sell?

305 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 305 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL?

305 S 1st Ave, 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 305 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL compare to other homes in Forreston 61030?

Among the 791 homes in Forreston 61030, it is worth more than 40% of them ($152,472 against a typical $169,771) and its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.31 ac). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 24% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 305 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 305 S 1st Ave, Forreston, IL was $3,200. The county assessed it at $39,385.

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