NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1749 W Forest Ave Decatur, IL 62522

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $104,000 - $128,508

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,866 Sq Ft
$62/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2024

Last sale price $90,000 $48 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $925 / mo

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Shed
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Rear Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2024

Incredible Value for a large family or the Perfect Investment opportunity! This 6 Bedroom, 2.5 bath RANCH offers a bonus storage shed in backyard and additional storage in the unfinished basement but everything including laundry room on main level. Kitchen appliances along with Washer/Dryer will stay. Livingroom is centrally located with Fireplace and open to kitchen. Previously rented with several lease options for a good monthly income. Quiet West End Neighborhood tucked back on a dead end road just minutes to Millikin Campus, The Decatur Indoor Sports Center, Fairview Park, Kiwanis Park & walking/bike trails that stretch all the way to Rock Springs Conservation Area, Dennis Lab School and plenty of shopping and dining!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Abby Golladay

Main Place Real Estate License #475169538 Listed on: 01/18/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristy Frost

Main Place Real Estate License #475200529

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,155

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 9,324 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Dennis Elementary And Middle School
  • Macarthur High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-16-330-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,155

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

9,324 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1866.0
  • Directions: W Main to SOUTH (LEFT) on Dennis Ave, Follow to Right on Forest Ave, Home sits on dead end (Plenty of parking and new rock recently added)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Other
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 920.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Workshop
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Shed, Workshop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawlspace
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • 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: 9324.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-16-330-001
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3155.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2024
Closed on
May 1, 2024
Sold by
Fox Shane and Fox Leah
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Abby Golladay
Main Place Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kristy Frost
Main Place Real Estate
List Price
$113,500
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,500
-20.7%
Views
213
Current Estimated Value
$115,721

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,721
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Brachbill Tadd C and Brachbill Tobi J
Bought by
Fox Wyatt

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2016
Closed on
Apr 11, 2016
Sold by
Staley Credit Union
Bought by
Fox Shane and Fox Leah
Seller's Agent
Carol Keller
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Buyer's Agent
Zane Peterson
Brinkoetter, Realtors
List Price
$44,900
Sold Price
$34,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-24.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2015
Sold by
Barrett Domenica A and Hudson David A
Bought by
Staley Cu

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1992
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in West End, IL

  • Trisha Beck Real Estate Agent - Beck Realtors Inc.

    Trisha Beck

    Beck Realtors Inc.

    (217) 672-5045

    143 Total Sales

    2 in West End

    $102K - $112K Price Range

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  • The Key Team . Real Estate Agent - Brinkoetter & Associates

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    Brinkoetter & Associates

    (855) 768-6562

    625 Total Sales

    49 in West End

    $48K - $385K Price Range

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  • JJ Devore Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Quest

    JJ Devore

    Century 21 Quest

    (217) 672-4667

    295 Total Sales

    2 in West End

    $70K - $90K Price Range

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  • Colleen Brinkoetter Real Estate Agent - Brinkoetter, Realtors

    Colleen Brinkoetter

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

    (217) 615-5474

    96 Total Sales

    10 in West End

    $95K - $130K Price Range

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  • Renee Sommer Real Estate Agent - County Line Realty

    Renee Sommer

    County Line Realty

    (217) 859-8732

    141 Total Sales

    7 in West End

    $14K - $111K Price Range

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  • John Sellers Real Estate Agent - Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    John Sellers

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 571-3757

    45 Total Sales

    9 in West End

    $90K - $230K Price Range

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$90,000 None Listed On Document
Fox Wyatt -- None Available
Fox Shane $34,000 None Available
Staley Cu -- None Available
-- $56,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $60,000
Previous Owner Barrett Domenice A $61,954
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Sold $90,000 -20.7% $48 / Sq Ft
02/09/2024 02/09/24 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2024 01/18/24 For Sale $113,500 +233.8% $61 / Sq Ft
04/11/2016 04/11/16 Sold $34,000 -24.3% $29 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/23/2016 03/23/16 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2016 01/05/16 For Sale $44,900 -- $39 / 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 $3,465 $37,124 $5,129 $31,995
2024 $3,350 $34,608 $4,781 $29,827
2023 $3,322 $33,383 $4,612 $28,771
2022 $3,155 $30,850 $4,490 $26,360
2021 $2,964 $28,810 $4,193 $24,617
2020 $2,921 $27,472 $3,998 $23,474
2019 $2,921 $27,472 $3,998 $23,474
2018 $3,033 $28,865 $3,181 $25,684
2017 $3,104 $29,636 $3,266 $26,370
2016 $2,709 $25,636 $3,299 $22,337
2015 $1,961 $25,183 $3,241 $21,942
2014 $1,829 $24,934 $3,209 $21,725
2013 $1,897 $25,871 $3,330 $22,541
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Abby Golladay Real Estate Agent - Main Place Real Estate

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Abby Golladay

    Main Place Real Estate

    (217) 972-6893

    19 in this area

    219 Total Sales

    Abby Golladay
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  • KF

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kristy Frost

    Main Place Real Estate

    (217) 671-7530

    11 in this area

    235 Total Sales

    Kristy Frost
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  • CK

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Carol Keller

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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  • ZP

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Zane Peterson

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6240105

APN: 04-12-16-330-001

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 West End

1749 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL

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