Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,446 sqft
640 Jacobs Way, Forsyth, IL 62535
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$172/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Turn key ready ranch in Forsyth. Open concept with tons of upgrades. Kitchen with center island open to large family room with stone fireplace. Vaulted ceilings make this room spacious yet cozy. Sliders lead to large patio and gorgeous tree lined yard that backs up to field. Very private setting. Unfinished basement for BONUS space, 2 car garage. Roof & gutters new in 2024. Great curb appeal & perfect neighborhood for the growing family!Turn key ready ranch in Forsyth. Open concept with tons of upgrades. Kitchen with center island open to large family room with stone fireplace. Vaulted ceilings make this room spacious yet cozy. Sliders lead to large patio and gorgeous tree lined yard that backs up to field. Very private setting. Unfinished basement for BONUS space, 2 car garage. Roof & gutters new in 2024. Great curb appeal & perfect neighborhood for the growing family!
  • Listed by: Abby Golladay 217.972.6893 Abby@bhgservicefirst.com • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Listing closed: 03/28/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6251239

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$252,450

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Forsyth, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 640 Jacobs Way

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,415 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 51 N, Right on Weaver, left on Elwood, Right on Jacobs Way
  • Latitude: 39.926895
  • Longitude: -88.948933
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 07-07-14-328-022
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,415.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
  • High School District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8050.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1446.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1446.0
  • Building Area Total: 1446.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Asphalt, Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Total Rooms: 6

Property History for 640 Jacobs Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 28, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251239

$249,000
Mar 27, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251239

Mar 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251239

$249,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/28/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251239

$249,000
03/27/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251239

03/27/2025

Listed (Active)

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6251239

$249,000

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

Public Records for 640 Jacobs Way

Taxable ValueLand$9,709Additions$62,816Total$72,525
Tax Record2025$5,026 ($419 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,050 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN07-07-14-328-022Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 640 Jacobs Way

This home is within Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
PublicPK to 5

Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
Public6 to 8

Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Decatur Christian School
PrivatePK to 12

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: 640 Jacobs Way, Forsyth, IL 62535
$249,000
3
1,446
7,840
3
1,406
8,050
3
1,152
9,583
$783,500
2
1,220
10,454
$218,000
4
1,684
10,019
$185,000
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10,454

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