NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1477 W Forest Ave Decatur, IL 62522

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $76,000 - $92,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,608 Sq Ft
$54/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2018

Last sale price $27,500 $17 Per Sq Ft

Est. 214% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $679/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Fenced Yard
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of May 2018

GORGEOUS woodwork in the main level-wall to stairway is custom hardwood, Entry to living room has majestic wood trim that continues down each side of the opening. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms, all with large closets. Bath has been updated at some time. Master bedroom is 17' with glass french doors leading to office/dressing room/ reading nook. 2 tiered deck off the dining room, fenced yard, 2 car garage. Proof of funds must accompany all offers. Property built before 1978 so potential of lead paint exists-selling as-is

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynette Hermann-

Area One Realtors LLC Listed on: 03/15/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Rushing

Glenda Williamson Realty License #475126440

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,187

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 165
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,608 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • Dennis Elementary School
  • Stephen Decatur Middle School
  • Macarthur High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • University Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-16-404-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,187

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1608.0
  • Directions: S Fairview, w on Forest
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size: 40 X 165
  • Property Sub Type: Other
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: University Place
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Other
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Other
  • Has Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Plaster
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6600.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-16-404-004
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1187.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2018
Closed on
May 4, 2018
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Garner Shawn L and Garner Shawnty M
Seller's Agent
Lynette Hermann-
Area One Realtors LLC
Buyer's Agent
Diane Rushing
Glenda Williamson Realty
List Price
$32,450
Sold Price
$27,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,950
-15.25%
Total Days on Market
25
Current Estimated Value
$86,469

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,969
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2018
Sold by
Quicken Loan Inc
Bought by
Va

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2018
Sold by
Macon County Sheriff
Bought by
Quicken Loans Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2006
Sold by
Wells Ronda G
Bought by
Hutchcraft Jason D and Hutchcraft Bernadine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,400
Interest Rate
10.34%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1989
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Garner Shawn L -- Macon County Title
Va -- --
Quicken Loans Inc -- --
Hutchcraft Jason D $59,500 None Available
-- $33,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hutchcraft Jaosn D $65,988
Previous Owner Hutchcraft Jason D $65,600
Previous Owner Hutchcraft Jason D $59,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2018 05/08/18 Sold $27,500 -15.3% $17 / Sq Ft
04/10/2018 04/10/18 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2018 03/15/18 For Sale $32,450 -- $20 / 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 $2,326 $24,031 $3,385 $20,646
2023 $2,307 $23,180 $3,265 $19,915
2022 $2,061 $20,153 $3,400 $16,753
2021 $1,937 $18,821 $3,175 $15,646
2020 $1,909 $17,948 $3,028 $14,920
2019 $1,909 $17,948 $3,028 $14,920
2018 $1,115 $16,613 $2,357 $14,256
2017 $1,158 $17,057 $2,420 $14,637
2016 $1,187 $17,231 $2,445 $14,786
2015 $1,117 $16,927 $2,402 $14,525
2014 $1,031 $16,759 $2,378 $14,381
2013 $1,087 $17,388 $2,467 $14,921
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Lynette Hermann-

    Area One Realtors LLC

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Diane Rushing

    Glenda Williamson Realty

    (217) 433-9841

    8 in this area

    173 Total Sales

    Diane Rushing
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6180996

APN: 04-12-16-404-004

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 West End

1477 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1477 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522 since 15 March 2018 and is currently estimated at $86,469, approximately $53 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 1477 W Forest Ave is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Dennis Lab School and Teen Challenge-Home For Girls.

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