Sold808d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
1147 W Forest Ave
Decatur, IL, 62522 • 62522 • Macon County
$38,000
$20/sqft
6Beds
2Baths
1,910Sqft
0.13 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Simpsons 2nd Add
62522
Outdoor Living
Front Porch
This home is in high demand
Listed 808 days ago · 2 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2 views
People checking out this listing
808 days on market
Established listing
$20/sqft
Price per square foot
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic
Lots of potential here! Just steps from Millikin University and the West Side. Home needs work but has great possibilities! Perfect for a first time fixer upper or an investment opportunity! Dining room could be 5th bedroom! Fenced yard. Some replacement windows. Main floor laundry.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$248/month
Principal & Interest$197
Property Tax$38
Insurance$13
Down payment20% ($7,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $30,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1925
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingNo Data
Lot5,662 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingNone
RoofShingle
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished,Partial
Lot5,662 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood62522
ZoningMUN
Annual tax$2,235
Parcel041216433011
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Attic
Main Level Primary
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Oven
Heating
Forced Air
Gas
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Patio & Porch
Front Porch
Room details
12 rooms detailed
Bedroom
UpperBedroom
UpperBedroom
UpperBedroom
UpperBedroom
MainBedroom
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market808
Est. value$59,900
Est. rent$1,391/mo
Tax rate2.18%
Price/sqft$20
On marketDec 21, 2023
PostedDec 22, 2023
Last sold$38,000
MLS updatedJan 19, 2024
Tour days6
Views2
How are the schools in Decatur?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Decatur, IL, 62522
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 19, 2024Sold$38,000$20CIBR
Jan 7, 2024Pending Sale$39,900$21CIBR
Dec 22, 2023Listed For Sale$39,900$21CIBR
Feb 14, 2023Sold$4,500$2Public Record
Sold$38,000
Jan 19, 2024•$20/sqft•CIBR
Pending Sale$39,900
Jan 7, 2024•$21/sqft•CIBR
Listed For Sale$39,900
Dec 22, 2023•$21/sqft•CIBR
Sold$4,500
Feb 14, 2023•$2/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$1,854$19,148
Apr 7, 2023$149$1,500
Apr 7, 2022$2,235$21,854
Apr 7, 2021$2,100$20,409
Apr 7, 2020—$19,656
Apr 7, 2019—$19,461
Apr 7, 2018—$19,525
Apr 7, 2017—$20,046
Apr 7, 2016—$20,250
Apr 7, 2015—$19,892
Apr 7, 2014—$19,695
Apr 7, 2013—$20,434
Apr 7, 2012$86$21,066
Apr 7, 2011—$21,066
Apr 7, 2010—$22,275
Apr 7, 2009—$22,275
Apr 7, 2006—$20,182
Apr 7, 2005—$20,182
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Local context around this listing
Decatur, IL • Macon County
Nearby cities
ArgentaBlue MoundDalton CityDecaturMaconMaroaMount ZionNiantic
Nearby zip codes
62521625226252362524625256252662532
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