1570 W Forest Ave

1,800 Sq. Ft.
$67 / Sq. Ft.
1,800
Sq. Ft.
$67
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into this charming, move in ready, 4 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home. This home has been completely redone as a part of the City of Decatur and Central Illinois Land Bank's Abandonment to Rehab program. This home has a new roof, HVAC, and water heater. The 4 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room have all been remolded with new flooring, and fresh paint. As a requirement of the Abandonment to Rehab program buyer must sign affidavit at closing that they will live in the property for at least 2...Step into this charming, move in ready, 4 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home. This home has been completely redone as a part of the City of Decatur and Central Illinois Land Bank's Abandonment to Rehab program. This home has a new roof, HVAC, and water heater. The 4 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room have all been remolded with new flooring, and fresh paint. As a requirement of the Abandonment to Rehab program buyer must sign affidavit at closing that they will live in the property for at least 2 years and complete program survey.
  1. Listed by Kelsey Probber • Main Place Real Estate
    P: (217)-859-6150 C: (217)-859-6150 kelsey@mainplace.us

Property Details for 1570 West Forest Avenue

Architectural Style
Other
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES
LISTING CLOSED: 05/23/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1570 West Forest Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #6251208
Days on Market11
Taxes$2,141 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountyMacon County

Location

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Building Information for 1570 West Forest Avenue

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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Property Information for 1570 West Forest Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South on 48 to Forest, West on Forest
  • Latitude: 39.837071
  • Longitude: -88.983849
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-16-333-021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,141.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
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: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5800.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1800.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 900.0
  • Building Area Total: 1800.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 7

Property History for 1570 West Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251208

$120,000
May 19, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558960347

$120,000

+108.6% / yr

Apr 28, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251208

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251208

$120,000
05/19/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558960347

$120,000

+108.6% / yr

04/28/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251208

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Public Records for 1570 West Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Lot Size5,800 SqFtStyleGovernmental / Public UseZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-16-333-021

Schools near 1570 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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