Last Sold Price
3 beds1,684 sqft$11/sqft
1545 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Description

Nice 2 story with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Comes with built-ins, updated kitchen cabinetry, roof just 7 years old. Arched entry and woodburning fireplace. Light and bright and offered at a fantastic price!Nice 2 story with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Comes with built-ins, updated kitchen cabinetry, roof just 7 years old. Arched entry and woodburning fireplace. Light and bright and offered at a fantastic price!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/13/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Darren • Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
    P: (309) 838-9396 C: (309) 838-9396 darrengsheehan@gmail.com

Sold By Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

Property Details for 1545 West Forest Avenue

Status
MLS #
10192582
Days on Market
81
Taxes
$2,283 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built
-
Lot Size
50.00 AC / 2,178,000 SF
Area
Decatur
Subdivision
Decatur
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Cars
1.0
Air Conditioning Type
None
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Other
Architectural Style
Traditional

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$73,900

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

86.0%

Decatur, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 1545 West Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size50.00 AC / 2,178,000 SF

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Property Information for 1545 West Forest Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School: OTHER
  • Jr High Middle School: DECATUR
  • High School District: 61
  • High School: ROANOKE-BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 61
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • BNAR Zoning: R1C
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Sq Ft: 984
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1684
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1684
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2668
  • Main Sq Ft: 984
  • Upper Sq Ft: 700
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 W X 160 L
  • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 10
  • Relist: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Size: 11X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 13X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 9X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Size: 11X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room Size: 18X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Size: 11X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Size: 15X23

Property History for 1545 West Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2013

Sold

MRED #10192582

$18,500
Dec 2, 2013

Pending

MRED #10192582

Sep 13, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #10192582

$39,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2013

Sold

MRED #10192582

$18,500
12/02/2013

Pending

MRED #10192582

09/13/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #10192582

$39,900

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

Public Records for 1545 West Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,629Additions$8,916Total$12,545
Tax Record2025$763 ($64 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size6,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-334-006

Schools near 1545 West Forest Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - PK to 8
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dennis Lab School
PublicK to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK to 8

Johns Hill Magnet School
PublicK to 8

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1545 West Forest Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
$18,500
3
1,684
2,178,000
$17,000
3
1,378
6,680
6,680
1
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