NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1451 W Forest Ave Decatur, IL 62522

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $101,628 - $118,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,742 Sq Ft
$39/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2020

Last sale price $74,500 $27 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $786/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Central Air
  • Fenced Yard
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2020

All the charm and character of a home built in 1915! This Westender offers a relaxing FRONT PORCH perfect all year round! Inside there's a large entry hall that opens to the spacious dining room with built in china cabinets, a huge living room and the back hallway. There's a cozy family room and a country kitchen and all the rooms all have 9 FOOT CEILINGS. New carpet downstairs. To the back there's a deck that leads to the fenced back yard with a bonafide TREE FORT. Up stairs in this home, there's three bedrooms with large closets and a full bath. Two of the bedrooms have SLEEPING PORCHES perfect for individual play or study rooms! There's also a coveted 2 CAR GARAGE with opener! Larger than normal 80x165 LOT. OVER 2000 foot makes this a great buy in this market!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Sexton

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475136451 Listed on: 09/08/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Brinkoetter

Brinkoetter, Realtors License #471008359

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,945

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,742 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Dennis Elementary And Middle School
  • Macarthur High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • University Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-16-404-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,945

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2742.0
  • Directions: S Fairview to Forest
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: University Place
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: 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: 13208.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-16-404-008
  • Zoning: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1945.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2020
Closed on
Oct 23, 2020
Sold by
Royers Trust
Bought by
Gurley Amanda D
Seller's Agent
Michael Sexton
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Buyer's Agent
Tom Brinkoetter
Brinkoetter, Realtors
List Price
$74,500
Sold Price
$74,500
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$108,157

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,657
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.42%
Original Mortgage
$49,500
Outstanding Balance
$44,348
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,809

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Royers Linda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2013
Sold by
Rivera Charles L and Rivera Joy L
Bought by
Fedreal National Mortgage Assn

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2001
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gurley Amanda D $74,500 None Available
Royers Linda -- Macon County Title Llc
Fedreal National Mortgage Assn $110,889 None Available
-- $88,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gurley Amanda D $49,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $74,500 0.0% $27 / Sq Ft
09/13/2020 09/13/20 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2020 09/08/20 For Sale $74,500 -- $27 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $2,150 $28,211 $6,016 $22,195
2023 $2,111 $27,212 $5,803 $21,409
2022 $1,487 $20,543 $4,437 $16,106
2021 $1,357 $19,186 $4,144 $15,042
2020 $1,945 $18,295 $3,951 $14,344
2019 $1,945 $18,295 $3,951 $14,344
2018 $1,870 $17,797 $4,714 $13,083
2017 $1,914 $18,272 $4,840 $13,432
2016 $1,950 $18,458 $4,889 $13,569
2015 $1,853 $18,132 $4,803 $13,329
2014 $1,146 $17,952 $4,755 $13,197
2013 $2,098 $27,977 $4,934 $23,043
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Michael Sexton

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 433-1062

    37 in this area

    171 Total Sales

    Michael Sexton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Tom Brinkoetter

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

    (217) 855-0581

    5 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Tom Brinkoetter
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6205856

APN: 04-12-16-404-008

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 West End

1451 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1451 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522 since 08 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $108,157, approximately $39 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 1451 W Forest Ave is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Dennis Lab School, St. Patrick School, and Teen Challenge-Home For Girls.

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