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$130,550$66 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $118,000 on Apr 25, 2023

308 S 3RD AVE

FORRESTON, IL 61030
0
Baths
1,968 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$131K
$123K low$138K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$118,000 · Apr 25, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,837 (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.$40,922 (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.$37,035
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,002
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,766

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.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.6 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

308 S 3rd 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 85% of homes in Ogle County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Ogle County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Forreston 61030
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Ogle County
  • Among the oldest 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.

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$80K$447K

This home is worth more than 23% 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$130,550
CheaperTypical $169,938Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,968 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 308 S 3rd Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 61030Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$130,55023% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$669% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,968 ft²80% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac26% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than18702% of homesalmost no homes

About 308 S 3rd Ave

How much is 308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL is $130,550 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,650 to $138,450. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL last sell?

308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL last sold on Apr 25, 2023 for $118,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL?

308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL has 1,968 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL built?

308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL?

308 S 3rd 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 308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL compare to other homes in Forreston 61030?

Among the 792 homes in Forreston 61030, it is worth more than 23% of them ($130,550 against a typical $169,938), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($66 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,968 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1870 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 15% 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 308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 308 S 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL was $2,837. The county assessed it at $40,922.

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