Pleasant views, low tax rate (7.3), and move-in ready! Just off a hard surface road, (almost in the middle of nowhere), and lovingly cared for this home has 3 generous bedrooms; 2 spacious, airy & bright bathrooms with modern lighting, tile and glass; a full kitched with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, professional vent hood, numberous cabinets and a terrific hardwood floor. The main floor also features a roomy bedroom with double doors to the bathroom and a wide pocket door to the living room. There is also and enclosed back porch/mudroom. The second floor has two large bedrooms and a large modern bathroom with washer and dryer hook-ups.(There are also washer and dryer hook-ups in the basement.) Recently refinished original 4"+ Pine flooring in the living room, halls and all the bedrooms. 3" wide wood flooring in the kitchen. Outside there is a nice, recently redone, front porch, a vegetable garden, a brick paved fire pit area, gentle slopping hills to the rear leading to a short mowed path into the land. Just across the gravel road there is a 40 X 60 pole barn on 1/2 acre also included.. It has two large doors for bringing in trucks/equipment/toys, a gravel floor, and electric. There is fairly flat/level land on either side of the barn for additonal builds, small pastures for a hobby farm, parking, or other uses. All Appliances included, Deep Freezer, W&D less that 2 years old. There is also an owned water softener and an in-line water filtration system, also included. This home is in excellent condition and has been well cared for, with little left to do but move in.
Sold for $252,750 on 07/01/25
$252,750
4977 N Mount Vernon Rd, Forreston, IL 61030
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2.6 Acres Lot
$254,000 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$1,595 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 01, 2025 at 05:42pm
Listed by:
ANN HAAG 815-218-6121,
Key Realty
Bought with:
JOAN WELT, 475128747
Choice Realty Of Freeport Llc
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202502579

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Basement
Features
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Fire-Pit/Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Asphalt, Detached, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch 4 Season, Enclosed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panorama
Lot
- Size: 2.60 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, Horses Allowed, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Additional parcels included: 0614200005
- Parcel number: 0613100008
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Forreston
- Subdivision: IL
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Gravel, Hard Surface Road
Services availability

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