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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,004 sqft
813 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$65/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This modest 1000 sqft 2 bed 2 full bath home has lots of surprises including updates: A/C 5 yrs, Furnace 10yrs, Roof 10yrs, & siding 10yrs(ages approx), LARGE heated 54x30 Morton building with 3 overhead doors, insulation, and stove!. Did I mention the HUGE half acre (+/-) lot? All these BIG ticket items sure make up for the cosmetic updates needed in the home and is priced accordinglyThis modest 1000 sqft 2 bed 2 full bath home has lots of surprises including updates: A/C 5 yrs, Furnace 10yrs, Roof 10yrs, & siding 10yrs(ages approx), LARGE heated 54x30 Morton building with 3 overhead doors, insulation, and stove!. Did I mention the HUGE half acre (+/-) lot? All these BIG ticket items sure make up for the cosmetic updates needed in the home and is priced accordingly
  • Listed by: Michael Finley 217.622.5669 info@michaelfinleyrealtor.com • The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Listing closed: 03/30/2022 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: CA1011990

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 813 Forrest Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $744 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Springfield
  • County Or Parish: Sangamon
  • Directions: From Dirksen and Clearlake head west to Forrest turn north to home on Westside
  • Latitude: 39.8097588456695
  • Longitude: -89.6182688512288
  • MLSArea Minor: Springfield
  • Postal Code: 62702
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 14-26.0-280-006
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied,Senior Homestead
  • Tax Annual Amount: $744
  • Tax Legal Description: Wanless Capital Place Addn N 50' L 2
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • High School: Springfield District #186
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Other
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1004.0
  • Living Area: 1004.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Source: Unable to Verify Actual Age
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Block, Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
  • Kitchen/Dining: Eat-In Kitchen
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1004.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Bath: Full
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 813 Forrest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487394254

$65,000—
Mar 30, 2022

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1011990

$65,000—
Jan 19, 2022

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1011990

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487394254

$65,000
03/30/2022

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1011990

$65,000
01/19/2022

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1011990

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Public Records for 813 Forrest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,873Additions$22,607Total$26,480
Tax Record2025$2,135 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size20,710 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningR2CountySANGAMONAPN14-26.0-280-006

Schools near 813 Forrest Avenue

This home is within Springfield School District 186.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lanphier High School
Public9 to 12

Lincoln Magnet School
Public6 to 8

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