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.
Contingent
Price cut: $50K (4/7)
$400,000
40798 N Forest View Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083
4beds
1,276sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
1.55 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 40 days |
- 897 |
- 43 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Renee O'Brien 847-687-1954,
Keller Williams North Shore West
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12591338
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
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Contingent | $400,000$313/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Price change | $400,000-11.1%$313/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000$353/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Kenneth Murphy SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 3/10Beach Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Wadsworth
- 60083
- 40798 N Forest View Rd




