2255 West Forest Avenue
Description
- Listed by: Dawn Mitchell 217.706.0675 dawnmitchell@kw.com • Keller Williams Revolution
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$153,500
Avg days on market
15
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Decatur, IL
9 comparable properties found
$155,900
Sold 07/31/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,715
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$145,000
Sold 02/25/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,614
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
$145,000
Sold 10/13/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,560
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
$153,500
Sold 09/13/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,514
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$165,000
Sold 06/05/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,412
- Square Feet
- 0.19
- Acres
$153,000
Sold 06/06/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,746
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
$155,000
Sold 08/27/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,643
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$182,500
Sold 08/14/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,510
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$136,897
Sold 11/08/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,468
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
Location
Sold By Keller Williams Revolution
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1Property Information for 2255 West Forest Avenue
- Taxes: $3,194 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Macon County
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Subdivision Name: Dennis Add
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: MUN
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1948
- Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
- Latitude: 39.836491
- Longitude: -88.993011
- Township: Long Creek
- Parcel Number: 04-12-17-431-013
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,194.00
- Tax Year: 2023
- Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
- High School District: Decatur Dist 61
- Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
- Lot Size Acres: 0.26
- Lot Size Area: 0.26
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 11326.0
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1316.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 300.0
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 263.0
- Building Area Total: 1616.0
- Living Area: 1616.0
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1948
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Levels: Two
- Roof: Metal
- Stories: 2
- Total Stories: 2
- Other Equipment: Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Screened
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full, Sump Pump
- Has Basement: Yes
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Total Fireplaces: 1
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Has Heating: Yes
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Total Rooms: 7
- Room Type: Bonus Room
Property History for 2255 West Forest Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251859 | $157,000 | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1903769951 | $157,000 | — |
| May 19, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #12364129 | $155,000 | — |
| May 19, 2025 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251859 | — | |
| May 19, 2025 | Pending MRED #12364129 | — | |
| May 13, 2025 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251859 | $155,000 | — |
| May 12, 2025 | Listed (Active) MRED #12364129 | $155,000 | — |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6160450 | $74,000 | — |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Sold MRED #11594755 | $74,000 | — |
| Apr 8, 2016 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6160450 | — | |
| Apr 8, 2016 | Pending MRED #11594755 | — | |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6160450 | $78,000 | — |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Listed (Active) MRED #11594755 | $78,000 | — |
| Sep 5, 2015 | Expired MRED #11591838 | $84,500 | — |
| Mar 5, 2015 | Listed (Active) MRED #11591838 | $89,900 | — |
| Sep 15, 2011 | Expired MRED #11580958 | $99,900 | — |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Listed (Active) MRED #11580958 | $104,900 | — |
| Oct 2, 2003 | Sold MRED #11562550 | $63,500 | — |
| Jul 30, 2003 | Listed (Active) MRED #11562550 | $67,850 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251859 | $157,000 |
| 06/09/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1903769951 | $157,000 |
| 05/19/2025 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #12364129 | $155,000 |
| 05/19/2025 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251859 | — |
| 05/19/2025 | Pending MRED #12364129 | — |
| 05/13/2025 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251859 | $155,000 |
| 05/12/2025 | Listed (Active) MRED #12364129 | $155,000 |
| 04/29/2016 | Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6160450 | $74,000 |
| 04/29/2016 | Sold MRED #11594755 | $74,000 |
| 04/08/2016 | Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6160450 | — |
| 04/08/2016 | Pending MRED #11594755 | — |
| 02/10/2016 | Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6160450 | $78,000 |
| 02/10/2016 | Listed (Active) MRED #11594755 | $78,000 |
| 09/05/2015 | Expired MRED #11591838 | $84,500 |
| 03/05/2015 | Listed (Active) MRED #11591838 | $89,900 |
| 09/15/2011 | Expired MRED #11580958 | $99,900 |
| 02/15/2011 | Listed (Active) MRED #11580958 | $104,900 |
| 10/02/2003 | Sold MRED #11562550 | $63,500 |
| 07/30/2003 | Listed (Active) MRED #11562550 | $67,850 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 2255 West Forest Avenue
Schools near 2255 West Forest Avenue
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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 2255 West Forest Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522 | $157,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,616 | 11,325 |
– | – | 2 | 936 | 11,326 | |
– | – | 2 | 636 | 10,454 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,072 | 9,000 | |
$125,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,211 | 11,761 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,316 | 9,000 |
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