NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2015 W Forest Ave Decatur, IL 62522

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $169,688

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,286 Sq Ft
$74/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 3, 2025

Last sale price $174,900 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,153 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Fenced Yard
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of September 2025

MOVE-IN-READY West End beauty! This 3 bed 3 full bath 2 story home (all brick minus the sun room addition) has been completely restored and renovated, including a brand new kitchen(demo down to studs), new flooring throughout, new electrical (to be completed August 2025). Roof less than 1 yr old! Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Louis Kappler

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475174379 Listed on: 07/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Valerie Wallace

Main Place Real Estate License #475132005

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,570

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 5,754 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Dennis Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-16-309-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,570

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

5,754 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1729.0
  • Directions: Fairview/hwy48 S of Millikin University. W on W Forest. House is on the SW corner of Forest & Westlawn.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: Dennis Add
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 118.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 557.0
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family/Living/Great Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • 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: 5754.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-16-309-006
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2570.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2025
Closed on
Aug 28, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Louis Kappler
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Wallace
Main Place Real Estate
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$174,900
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$169,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,212
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.27%
Original Mortgage
$157,410
Outstanding Balance
$156,017
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,671

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2019
Closed on
Jun 4, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Zane Peterson
Main Place Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Central Illinois Board of REALTORS
List Price
$95,500
Sold Price
$83,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-13.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.25%
Original Mortgage
$81,496
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
$175,000 Central Illinois Title
$83,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $157,410
Previous Owner $81,496
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Sold $174,900 0.0% $77 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $174,900 +110.7% $77 / Sq Ft
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Sold $83,000 -13.1% $37 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/22/2020 04/22/20 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2019 10/22/19 For Sale $95,500 -- $43 / 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 $2,743 $35,388 $3,430 $31,958
2024 $2,613 $32,990 $3,198 $29,792
2023 $2,570 $31,822 $3,085 $28,737
2022 $2,664 $32,046 $3,142 $28,904
2021 $2,462 $29,928 $2,934 $26,994
2020 $1,865 $28,539 $2,798 $25,741
2019 $1,865 $28,539 $2,798 $25,741
2018 $2,034 $30,360 $2,915 $27,445
2017 $2,113 $31,171 $2,993 $28,178
2016 $2,165 $31,489 $3,024 $28,465
2015 $2,037 $30,933 $2,971 $27,962
2014 $1,882 $30,627 $2,942 $27,685
2013 $1,983 $31,777 $3,052 $28,725
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Louis Kappler

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Louis Kappler

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 853-5924

    17 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Louis Kappler
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  • Valerie Wallace

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Valerie Wallace

    Main Place Real Estate

    (217) 520-0831

    26 in this area

    313 Total Sales

    Valerie Wallace
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  • Zane Peterson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Zane Peterson

    Main Place Real Estate

    (217) 422-3335

    5 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Zane Peterson
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Non Member

    Central Illinois Board of REALTORS

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6252978

APN: 04-12-16-309-006

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62522 West End

2015 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL

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