40798 N Forest View Road Wadsworth IL 60083 MLS #MRD12591338

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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.

Property Details

Price:
$400,000
MLS #:
MRD12591338
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
oldmillcreekwadsworth
Listed Date:
Mar 17, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,276
Year Built:
1963
Old Mill Creek / WadsworthOldmillcreekwadsworth

Schools

School District:
126

Interior

Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
1276
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Natural Gas

Exterior

Construction Materials
Brick
Garage Spaces
2.5
Other Structures
Barn(s)
Parking Features
Yes, Attached, Garage
Parking Spots
25
Parking Total
2.5

Financial

HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$8,368

Listing Agent & Office

Renee O’Brien
Keller Williams North Shore West

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