Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,715 sqft$57/sqft
2 Forest Knolls Estate, Decatur, IL 62521
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.59 acresLot Size
1932Year Built
$57/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Owner wants sold and dropped the price $5,000! Enjoy beautiful views this spring and summer from this unique 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on Basin 2 of Lake Decatur in Forest Knolls Estates and super close to the zoo and the Children's Museum. This over 3,000 SF 1.5-story sits on .59 acre of lawn with mature oak trees. 2-story entryway with sweeping staircase and marble tile floor. Gorgeous vaulted family room with spacious windows that look out over the lake. This opens to the formal dining room that...Owner wants sold and dropped the price $5,000! Enjoy beautiful views this spring and summer from this unique 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on Basin 2 of Lake Decatur in Forest Knolls Estates and super close to the zoo and the Children's Museum. This over 3,000 SF 1.5-story sits on .59 acre of lawn with mature oak trees. 2-story entryway with sweeping staircase and marble tile floor. Gorgeous vaulted family room with spacious windows that look out over the lake. This opens to the formal dining room that will host large gatherings. The master bedroom has a balcony and spacious master bathroom. Finished area in the lower level has an office and 2 bedrooms and is accessed by both front and back staircases. Sit on your multi-tiered decks to enjoy the sunsets over the lake. The dock has a newer roof and decking that was done in 2014 and a lift and a hoist for a jet ski. Updates include: two bathrooms, landscaping, fresh paint, carpet in 2018, some carpet in 2016, decking in 2016, interior paint in 2016, the windows in the living room and dining room in 2016, the roof in 2012, and extensive drainage work in the back yard of the house.
  • Listed by: Jim Cleveland 217.433.1144 JimCleveland@remax.net • RE/MAX Executives Plus
Listing closed: 09/12/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6183559

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$241,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

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Property Information for 2 Forest Knolls Estate

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,534 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Knolls Estate
  • View: Lake
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lot Size: 0.59 AC / 25,700 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: S Country Club Rd. West on Sycamore into Forest Knolls Estates and sits on corner of Sycamore and Forest Knolls Est. at the lake.
  • Latitude: 39.831208
  • Longitude: -88.908819
  • Water Body Name: Lake Decatur
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 09-13-19-129-004
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,533.78
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Elementary School: Muffley
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School: Eisenhower
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.59
  • Lot Size Area: 0.59
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 25700.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3004.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 711.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 794.0
  • Building Area Total: 3715.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1932
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 12

Property History for 2 Forest Knolls Estate

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1337288543

$210,000

-1.9% / yr

Sep 12, 2019

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183559

$210,000
Aug 5, 2019

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183559

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1337288543

$210,000

-1.9% / yr

09/12/2019

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183559

$210,000
08/05/2019

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6183559

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Public Records for 2 Forest Knolls Estate

Taxable ValueLand$26,688Additions$79,628Total$106,316
Tax Record2025$9,411 ($784 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,938 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,938 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN09-13-19-129-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2 Forest Knolls Estate

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Muffley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eisenhower High School
Public9 to 12

Garfield Montessori School
PublicPK to 8

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