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608 GARDEN ST

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

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,779 (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.$54,602 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,602
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,921
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,295

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.9
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant Land
CountyOGLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.74.12
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 · 1.5 mi
M
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

608 Garden 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Ogle County

How it measures up in Forreston 61030

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

Lot size74.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

How 608 Garden St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 61030Ogle County
Lot sizebigger than74.12 ac96% of homes98% of homes

About 608 Garden St

When did 608 Garden St, Forreston, IL last sell?

608 Garden St, Forreston, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 608 Garden St, Forreston, IL?

608 Garden 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.

What are the property taxes on 608 Garden St, Forreston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Garden St, Forreston, IL was $3,779. The county assessed it at $54,602.

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