1417 West Forest Avenue

Closed 4/21/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$78,900

2 beds2 baths1,500 sqft$53/sqft

1417 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Single FamilyProperty Type

6,534 sq ftLot Size

1925Year Built

$53/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful West End home. This 2 bed 1.5 bath home has been lovingly maintained and updated while keeping that West End charm everyone loves. The refinished hardwood floors and oak crown molding and trim are just a couple of highlights here! Stained glass front door leads you to an open living room with those beautiful hardwood floors and large windows. Living room has a large cased opening to the dining room. Off the dining room is a screened porch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the upcoming fall...Beautiful West End home. This 2 bed 1.5 bath home has been lovingly maintained and updated while keeping that West End charm everyone loves. The refinished hardwood floors and oak crown molding and trim are just a couple of highlights here! Stained glass front door leads you to an open living room with those beautiful hardwood floors and large windows. Living room has a large cased opening to the dining room. Off the dining room is a screened porch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the upcoming fall weather. The kitchen has modern touches and is open with plenty of counter and cabinet space. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms including the master and a fully renovated full bathroom. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets, too! The master is inviting and cozy and features 2 closets and tons of space. Lower level has a finished rec room, too! The back yard is fenced in with lots of shade. There is nothing to do here but move in. Call today for a showing!

Listed by: Glenda Williamson 217.875.8081 Glenda@glendawilliamson.com • Glenda Williamson Realty

Listing closed: 04/21/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6207534

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Property Information for 1417 West Forest Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $2,035 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Other
Subdivision Name: University Place
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: RES

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1925
Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: South Fairview to West on Forrest. Home on left.
Latitude: 39.836686

Longitude: -88.980187

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 04-12-16-404-012
Tax Annual Amount: $2,035.00

Tax Year: 2019

School Information

Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61

Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61

Parking

Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Size Area: 0.15

Lot Size Square Feet: 6604.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1260.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 240.0

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 240.0
Building Area Total: 1500.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Shake Siding
Levels: One and One Half

Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Total Stories: 1

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Screened

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: No
Total Rooms: 6

Property History for 1417 West Forest Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 21, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1460409459	$79,000	-0.9% / yr
Apr 21, 2021	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6207534	$78,900	—
Mar 8, 2021	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6207534		—
Jan 18, 2021	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6207534	$82,500	—
May 9, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1079711300	$82,500	—
May 9, 2016	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6161215	$82,250	—
May 9, 2016	Sold MRED #11593408	$82,250	—
Apr 11, 2016	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6161215		—
Apr 11, 2016	Pending MRED #11593408		—
Apr 1, 2016	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6161215	$82,500	—
Apr 1, 2016	Listed (Active) MRED #11593408	$82,500	—
Jul 16, 2015	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6151872	$23,000	—
Jul 16, 2015	Sold MRED #11529966	$23,000	—
Jun 9, 2015	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6151872		—
Jun 9, 2015	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6151872		—
Jun 9, 2015	Pending MRED #11529966		—
May 12, 2015	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6151872	$39,900	—
May 12, 2015	Listed (Active) MRED #11529966	$39,900	—
Nov 19, 2004	Sold MRED #11564443	$69,000	—
Apr 19, 2004	Listed (Active) MRED #11564443	$77,900	—
Mar 23, 2001	Cancelled MRED #11555928	$72,000	—
Sep 27, 2000	Listed (Active) MRED #11555928	$72,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/21/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1460409459	$79,000 -0.9% / yr
04/21/2021	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6207534	$78,900
03/08/2021	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6207534	—
01/18/2021	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6207534	$82,500
05/09/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1079711300	$82,500
05/09/2016	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6161215	$82,250
05/09/2016	Sold MRED #11593408	$82,250
04/11/2016	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6161215	—
04/11/2016	Pending MRED #11593408	—
04/01/2016	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6161215	$82,500
04/01/2016	Listed (Active) MRED #11593408	$82,500
07/16/2015	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6151872	$23,000
07/16/2015	Sold MRED #11529966	$23,000
06/09/2015	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6151872	—
06/09/2015	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6151872	—
06/09/2015	Pending MRED #11529966	—
05/12/2015	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6151872	$39,900
05/12/2015	Listed (Active) MRED #11529966	$39,900
11/19/2004	Sold MRED #11564443	$69,000
04/19/2004	Listed (Active) MRED #11564443	$77,900
03/23/2001	Cancelled MRED #11555928	$72,000
09/27/2000	Listed (Active) MRED #11555928	$72,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1417 West Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,631Additions$28,340Total$31,971

Tax Record2025$2,424 ($202 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size6,604 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-404-012

Schools near 1417 West Forest Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Dennis Lab School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	1.9 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	3.3 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	2.0 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	5.2 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Dennis Lab School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	1.9 mi
2/10	Macarthur High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
4/10	Robertson Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	3.3 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	2.0 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	5.2 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.4 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1417 West Forest Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$78,900	2	2	1,500	6,534
1423 West Forest Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	8,255
1405 West Forest Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	6,906
531 South Mc Clellan Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	3,000
1432 West Forest Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$75,000	–	–	–	11,600
1440 West Forest Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	–	–	–	–	5,800
465 South Mc Clellan Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$175,000	4	3	2,817	17,424
1428 Riverview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$116,000	–	–	–	7,500
1450 West Forest Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522	$9,000	–	–	–	5,800

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