NOT LISTED FOR SALE

171 E Ruehl St Forsyth, IL 62535

Forsyth Area

Estimated Value: $201,000 - $239,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,064 Sq Ft
$106/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 22, 2017

Last sale price $168,000 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,591 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Maroa-Forsyth Grade School Rated A-
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of November 2017

ONE OF A KIND FARMHOUSE! Over an acre in the city of Forsyth! Lots of new and newer! This includes both furnaces (1 year) and the upper Air unit which includes the new ducting as well. Master/Main bath and the upstairs baths have been completed renovated from top to bottom! New wood flooring in the Master and Living room and new tile on the fireplace hearth. New microwave and disposal in the kitchen with center island. In the basement there's a man cave room and tons of storage. the garage offers a separated workshop with central air. Underground dog fence around the perimeter of this home. New landscaping bricks and plantings. Water heater 6 years. Sun room not included in ASQ. Covered Patio is 17x12. Whole House Fan. This is a fantastic home for it's next family!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Sexton

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475136451 Listed on: 09/04/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

The Key Team .

Brinkoetter, Realtors License #471021128

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,562

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 130.07x390.33

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Maroa-Forsyth Elementary And Middle School
  • Maroa-Forsyth High School

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-07-14-104-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,562

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

1.17 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2064.0
  • Directions: 51 N to West on Ruehl
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.17
  • Lot Size: 130.07x390.33
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 958.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Other, Oven
  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Workshop
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Maroa-Forsyth
  • High School: Maroa-Forsyth
  • Middle Or Junior School: Maroa-Forsyth
  • Junior High Dist: Maroa Forsyth Dist 2

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 50770.0
  • Parcel #: 07-07-14-104-004
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6562.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$218,964

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Outstanding Balance
$150,399
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$68,565

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2017
Closed on
Nov 16, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Sexton
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Buyer's Agent
The Key Team .
Brinkoetter, Realtors
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-9.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.10%
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,400
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2004
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
$190,000 None Listed On Document
$84,000 --
$148,000 None Available
$170,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $152,000
Previous Owner $134,400
Previous Owner $118,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/22/2017 11/22/17 Sold $168,000 -9.1% $81 / Sq Ft
09/23/2017 09/23/17 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2017 09/05/17 For Sale $184,900 -- $90 / 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 $4,781 $69,280 $8,952 $60,328
2024 $4,479 $64,705 $8,361 $56,344
2023 $4,196 $59,482 $7,686 $51,796
2022 $3,891 $55,168 $7,129 $48,039
2021 $3,542 $50,704 $6,666 $44,038
2020 $3,333 $49,655 $6,528 $43,127
2019 $3,333 $49,655 $6,528 $43,127
2018 $3,312 $50,010 $6,575 $43,435
2017 $3,280 $49,786 $6,546 $43,240
2016 $3,325 $49,906 $6,562 $43,344
2015 $3,220 $49,314 $6,484 $42,830
2014 $3,171 $49,314 $6,484 $42,830
2013 $3,059 $47,481 $6,243 $41,238
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michael Sexton

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 433-1062

    235 Total Sales

    Michael Sexton
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  • The Key Team .

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    The Key Team .

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

    (855) 539-8326

    634 Total Sales

    The Key Team .
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6174322

APN: 07-07-14-104-004

Illinois Macon County Forsyth 62535

171 E Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL

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