NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1541 W Forest Ave Decatur, IL 62522

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $101,000 - $126,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,461 Sq Ft
$76/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 07, 2023

Last sale price $110,000 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $871/month

175 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of July 2023

Back on the market due to buyer financing. New, new, new! This unique home doesn't look like your typical Central Illinois home. It has been completely redone and is ready for you to move in. Enjoy the sunlight coming in the multiple large windows in this west end home. The flooring, plumbing, bathrooms, kitchen, windows, central air and furnace all new. Come see it before it's sold.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Edwards

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475192045 Listed on: 12/13/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS License ##N/A

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 6,680

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,461 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • No Kitchen Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 6,680 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Highlawns Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-16-334-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,968

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1301.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Highlawns Add
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Master
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • 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: 6680.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-16-334-007
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1968.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2021
Sold by
Thompson Kristopher D
Bought by
Wilder Portia
Total Days on Market
175
Current Estimated Value
$110,557

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Macon County Sheriff
Bought by
Thompson Kristopher D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1999
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
Wilder Portia -- None Listed On Document
Wilder Portia -- None Listed On Document
Thompson Kristopher D -- None Available
-- $55,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wilder Portia $36,000
Closed Wilder Portia $36,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Sold $110,000 -18.5% $75 / Sq Ft
06/07/2023 06/07/23 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2022 12/13/22 For Sale $135,000 -- $92 / 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 $3,000 $30,991 $3,383 $27,608
2023 $2,378 $29,894 $3,263 $26,631
2022 $2,138 $26,909 $4,506 $22,403
2021 $1,968 $25,130 $4,208 $20,922
2020 $1,910 $23,963 $4,013 $19,950
2019 $1,910 $23,963 $4,013 $19,950
2018 $1,603 $21,258 $2,357 $18,901
2017 $1,658 $21,826 $2,420 $19,406
2016 $1,696 $22,049 $2,445 $19,604
2015 $1,601 $21,659 $2,402 $19,257
2014 $1,481 $21,444 $2,378 $19,066
2013 $1,551 $22,249 $2,467 $19,782
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Sarah Edwards

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 520-2606

    8 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Sarah Edwards
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Non Member

    Central Illinois Board of REALTORS

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6225314

APN: 04-12-16-334-007

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 West End

1541 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 1541 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522 since 13 December 2022 and is currently estimated at $110,557, approximately $75 per square foot. This property was built in 1899. 1541 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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