Last Sold Price
2 beds974 sqft$70/sqft
2217 Forest Crest Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

This one owner gem sparkles and is priced to sell! It has been freshly painted throughout, solid oak hardwood floors gleam while bath and its fixtures sparkle. It sits on a near half-acre lot that features large shade trees in the rear. The homes' front gets afternoon shade which is perfect for sitting on the porch to watch horses graze in a pasture. 2.5 car attached garage provides place for cars, lawn equipment and storage. There is not a thing to do here but move in and enjoy this home and its...This one owner gem sparkles and is priced to sell! It has been freshly painted throughout, solid oak hardwood floors gleam while bath and its fixtures sparkle. It sits on a near half-acre lot that features large shade trees in the rear. The homes' front gets afternoon shade which is perfect for sitting on the porch to watch horses graze in a pasture. 2.5 car attached garage provides place for cars, lawn equipment and storage. There is not a thing to do here but move in and enjoy this home and its tranquil setting!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/04/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sue Jones • Brinkoetter & Associates
    P: (217) 433-4630 C: (217) 433-4630 suejones@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 2217 Forest Crest Drive

Status
MLS #
5191206
Days on Market
151
Taxes
$310 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
-
Architectural Style
Other
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$70,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Decatur, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 2217 Forest Crest Drive

Stories1Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size-

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Property Information for 2217 Forest Crest Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 48, W on Rock Springs Rd., S on St. Louis Bridge Rd. Left onto Forest Crest Dr.
  • Latitude: 39.813603
  • Longitude: -88.995851
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 171229253013
  • Tax Annual Amount: $310.00
  • Tax Year: 2011
School Information
  • Elementary School: Enterprise
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School: Macarthur
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 974.0
  • Building Area Total: 974.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Other, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 4

Property History for 2217 Forest Crest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 4, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117237540

$68,500
Oct 4, 2013

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191206

$68,500
Sep 25, 2013

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191206

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/04/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117237540

$68,500
10/04/2013

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191206

$68,500
09/25/2013

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #5191206

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

Public Records for 2217 Forest Crest Drive

Taxable ValueLand$5,520Additions$27,141Total$32,661
Tax Record2025$2,142 ($179 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN17-12-29-253-013

Schools near 2217 Forest Crest Drive

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
Charter - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
South Shores Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Robertson Charter School
CharterPK 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: 2217 Forest Crest Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
$68,500
2
974
1
1,248
20,000
1
864
20,000
$50,000
3
1,636
12,632
2
936
20,000
1
1,248
20,000

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