NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1456 W Forest Ave Decatur, IL 62522

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $72,000 - $90,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,230 Sq Ft
$66/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 06, 2021

Last sale price $54,000 $44 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $599/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attic
  • Fenced Yard
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop
  • Front Porch
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of December 2021

Charming 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Bungalow on Decatur's West Side. Features built-in original woodwork cabinetry and desk area in Living Room with a Wood Fireplace. Grab a book and a warm beverage and relax in the front Sun Room. Many updates in the Kitchen which includes all appliances. Beautiful Hardwood Floors in most rooms. Center Dining Room. Walk up stairs to a large attic space. Walk down stairs to a full unfinished basement. 2 car tandem garage in basement with rear entry garage door. Fenced-in backyard with alleyway access. Close to Millikin University and nearby restaurants and shopping!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Cleveland

RE/MAX Executives Plus License #471008537 Listed on: 09/15/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Valerie Wallace

Main Place Real Estate License #475132005

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,401

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,230 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • University Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-16-403-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,401

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1230.0
  • Directions: South on Fairview Ave, (R) on West Forest, 2 blocks down, home is on (R) side of street
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Other
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: University Place
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Fireplace, Main Level Master, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5800.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-16-403-026
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2401.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2021
Closed on
Dec 6, 2021
Sold by
Brown Britt A
Bought by
Reid Angela
Seller's Agent
Jim Cleveland
RE/MAX Executives Plus
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Wallace
Main Place Real Estate
List Price
$64,897
Sold Price
$54,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,897
-16.79%
Total Days on Market
60
Current Estimated Value
$80,824

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,824
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Whalen Marsha L
Bought by
Lincoln Land Illinois Land

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2021
Sold by
Whalen Marsha L and Hall Marsha L
Bought by
Brown Britty Britt A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2009
Sold by
Coffman Donald G
Bought by
Hall Marsha L and Coffman Marsha L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2006
Sold by
Sanner Daphne L
Bought by
Coffman Greg and Coffman Marsha L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1993
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
Reid Angela $36,000 None Listed On Document
Reid Angela $36,000 None Listed On Document
Lincoln Land Illinois Land $29,000 None Available
Brown Britty Britt A -- None Listed On Document
Brown Britty Britt A -- None Listed On Document
Hall Marsha L -- None Available
Coffman Greg $52,500 None Available
-- $38,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hall Marsha L $36,186
Previous Owner Coffman Greg $42,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Sold $54,000 -16.8% $44 / Sq Ft
11/15/2021 11/15/21 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 For Sale $64,897 -- $53 / 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 $2,037 $27,041 $2,972 $24,069
2023 $1,999 $26,084 $2,867 $23,217
2022 $1,889 $24,471 $2,987 $21,484
2021 $2,352 $22,854 $2,790 $20,064
2020 $2,317 $21,793 $2,660 $19,133
2019 $2,317 $21,793 $2,660 $19,133
2018 $2,067 $19,673 $2,222 $17,451
2017 $2,116 $20,198 $2,281 $17,917
2016 $2,156 $20,404 $2,304 $18,100
2015 $1,435 $20,043 $2,263 $17,780
2014 $1,337 $19,845 $2,241 $17,604
2013 $1,393 $20,590 $2,325 $18,265
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Cleveland

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jim Cleveland

    RE/MAX

    (217) 433-1144

    29 in this area

    581 Total Sales

    Jim Cleveland
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  • Valerie Wallace

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Valerie Wallace

    Main Place Real Estate

    (217) 520-0831

    17 in this area

    227 Total Sales

    Valerie Wallace
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6215711

APN: 04-12-16-403-026

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 West End

1456 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1456 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522 since 15 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $80,824, approximately $65 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1456 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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