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  • Price cut: $50K (4/7)
    $400,000

    40798 N Forest View Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083

    4beds
    1,276sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1963
    1.55 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $313/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Country oasis meets suburban convenience - welcome to Wadsworth. Tucked on 1.55 peaceful acres with a classic mid-century ranch aesthetic, 40798 Forest View offers the rare blend of wide-open space and easy access to everything the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor has to offer. A grape arbor, two patios, a rock wall with built-in power, and a charming two-level barn set the scene for a lifestyle that feels a world away - without actually being one. Step inside to find warm hardwood floors, a bluestone entry, and a kitchen dressed in hardwood dovetail maple cabinetry with granite countertops and a newer high-end dishwasher. The living room features beautiful built-ins and a spacious over-stair closet that's as clever as it is functional. Three comfortable bedrooms on the main floor share a generous bath with original lavender fixtures - a nod to the home's mid-century soul - alongside a nearly new Safe Step walk-in shower/tub. The finished basement expands your options dramatically: ceramic tile floors, a second full bath, laundry, and a massive bonus room easily called a fourth bedroom. The two-and-a-half car garage boasts epoxy floors with a drain and a full workbench - a dream for hobbyists and tinkerers alike. A newer roof and updated systems round out this well-loved retreat. Whether you're dreaming of chickens in the barn, harvesting grapes from the arbor, or simply spreading out on land that's truly yours - this is your country escape without giving up your ZIP code.
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    Listing updated:

    Listing courtesy of:

    Renee O'Brien 847-687-1954,

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12591338MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: No additional rooms
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X12
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 210 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X21
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 100 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X10
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 450 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X30
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 140 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X14
      Family room
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 225 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X15
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X12
      Laundry
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 80 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8X10
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 280 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X20
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Basement: Finished,Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,552
      • Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 1,276
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2.5
      • Parking features: Yes, Attached, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2.5
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 1.55 Acres
      • Dimensions: 140x 482
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s)
      • Parcel number: 03242020210000
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1963

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Wadsworth

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $313/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $239,121
      • Annual tax amount: $8,368
      • Date on market: 3/17/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/15/2026Contingent$400,000$313/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12591338 Report a problem
        4/7/2026Price change$400,000-11.1%$313/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12591338 Report a problem
        3/17/2026Listed for sale$450,000$353/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12591338 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2023$7,435 +10.3%$94,020 +18%
        2022$6,742 +86.6%$79,699 +13.7%
        2021$3,613 -36.4%$70,094 +15%
        2020$5,680 -0.5%$60,929 +4.1%
        2019$5,711 -6.6%$58,513 -1.3%
        2018$6,114 $59,284 +1.9%
        2017$6,114 +2.3%$58,185 +3.5%
        2016$5,979 +5.3%$56,239 +5.9%
        2015$5,676 +8.4%$53,111 +2.8%
        2014$5,238 -4.3%$51,655 -1.6%
        2012$5,475 +71.3%$52,516 -23.3%
        2011$3,196 +9.3%$68,455 -8.8%
        2010$2,925 +6.9%$75,042 -5%
        2009$2,735 +0.8%$78,991 -3.2%
        2008$2,714 -18.7%$81,590 +5.7%
        2006$3,337 -35.3%$77,212
        2005$5,157 +3.7%--
        2004$4,972 +8.2%--
        2003$4,595 +4.8%--
        2002$4,385 +6.1%--
        2001$4,133 +22%$55,608 +6.4%
        2000$3,388 $52,240

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        Monthly payment

        Est. payment
        $2,803/mo
        Principal & interest
        $1936
        Property taxes
        $867
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 60083

          Getting around

          5 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          25 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • District: 3

          Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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