NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1038 W Forest Ave Decatur, IL 62522

Near West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $37,000 - $65,434

2 Beds
1 Bath
728 Sq Ft
$68/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 25, 2021

Last sale price $22,897 $31 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $379 / mo

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Front Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of March 2021

Located just blocks from Millikin University. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom bungalow would be a great starter home or investment property. There is a large window in the living room that will let in the beautiful sunshine. Full basement. Covered front porch. Vinyl sided for no exterior maintenance. Large level backyard, fenced on 3 sides.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Cleveland

RE/MAX Executives Plus License #471008537 Listed on: 01/29/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Cleveland

RE/MAX Executives Plus License #471008537 Listed on: 01/29/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,072

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 7,300

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 728 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Dennis Elementary And Middle School
  • Macarthur High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Front Porch
  • 7,300 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • H H Browns Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-15-303-034

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,072

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

7,300 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 728.0
  • Directions: North Monroe St, (R) on West Decatur St, (L) on South Haworth Ave, (R) onto West Forest Ave, home is on right side of street.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Other
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: H H Browns Sub
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Master
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Plaster
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dennis
  • High School: Macarthur
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dennis
  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7300.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-15-303-034
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1072.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2021
Closed on
Mar 25, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim Cleveland
RE/MAX Executives Plus
Buyer's Agent
Jim Cleveland
RE/MAX Executives Plus
List Price
$18,897
Sold Price
$22,897
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
21.17%
Current Estimated Value
$49,359

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,462
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.79%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$23,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/25/2021 03/25/21 Sold $22,897 +21.2% $31 / Sq Ft
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2021 01/29/21 For Sale $18,897 -- $26 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,354 $14,508 $1,212 $13,296
2024 $1,309 $13,525 $1,130 $12,395
2023 $1,298 $13,046 $1,090 $11,956
2022 $1,157 $11,317 $253 $11,064
2021 $1,087 $10,568 $236 $10,332
2020 $1,072 $10,077 $225 $9,852
2019 $1,072 $10,077 $225 $9,852
2018 $1,062 $10,111 $226 $9,885
2017 $1,087 $10,381 $232 $10,149
2016 $1,108 $10,487 $234 $10,253
2015 $1,053 $10,302 $230 $10,072
2014 $978 $10,200 $228 $9,972
2013 $1,010 $10,584 $237 $10,347
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Cleveland

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jim Cleveland

    RE/MAX

    (217) 433-1144

    15 in this area

    471 Total Sales

    Jim Cleveland
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6208733

APN: 04-12-15-303-034

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 Near West

1038 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL

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