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$89,196$73 / 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 87How 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

503 N LOCUST ST

FORRESTON, IL 61030
0
Baths
1,224 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$89K
$78K low$100K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,297 (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.$26,963 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,581
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,382
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,189
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,889

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.0.30
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.

M
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Forreston Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.7 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

503 N Locust 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 96% of homes in Ogle County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Ogle County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Forreston 61030
  • Older than 86% 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
$72K$445K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$89,196
CheaperTypical $166,336Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 503 N Locust St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 61030Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,1965% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7319% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²21% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac49% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than192333% of homes14% of homes

About 503 N Locust St

How much is 503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL is $89,196 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $78,035 to $100,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL last sell?

503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL?

503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL has 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL built?

503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL?

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

How does 503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL compare to other homes in Forreston 61030?

Among the 791 homes in Forreston 61030, it is worth more than 5% of them ($89,196 against a typical $166,336), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($73 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1923 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 4% 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 503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 503 N Locust St, Forreston, IL was $1,297. The county assessed it at $26,963.

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