$274,900

2740 S Forrest Green Dr Decatur, IL 62521

Bayshore Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,994/month

Total Views 2,844
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,064 Sq Ft
$90 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Waterfront
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

Enjoy the lake views from this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom home in a peaceful setting. The backyard is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, complete with a firepit for cozy evenings. The main floor features a bright living room, a cozy family room with a fireplace and sliders leading to a sunroom with new Pella windows, a formal dining room, and an updated kitchen with a breakfast nook. The spacious master suite boasts two walk-in closets and an updated master bath. The lower level offers even more living space with a large rec room, half bath, walk-out access to the backyard, and abundant storage. This is the dream home you’ve been waiting for—move-in ready and full of charm!

Listing Agent

Matthew Roush

Glenda Williamson Realty License #475.190648 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Lake Views
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Forrest Green Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-26-453-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,950

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2288.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: Forrest Green Add
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Water Body Name: Decatur
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 369.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 776.0
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

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

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29621.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-26-453-015
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5950.0

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $5,950 $67,459 $21,551 $45,908
2023 $5,879 $65,071 $20,788 $44,283
2022 $5,545 $60,213 $19,236 $40,977
2021 $5,169 $56,233 $17,965 $38,268
2020 $5,064 $53,622 $17,131 $36,491
2019 $5,064 $53,622 $17,131 $36,491
2018 $4,178 $45,763 $15,827 $29,936
2017 $4,293 $46,984 $16,249 $30,735
2016 $4,381 $47,464 $16,415 $31,049
2015 $4,152 $46,625 $16,125 $30,500
2014 $3,850 $46,163 $15,965 $30,198
2013 $4,000 $47,897 $16,565 $31,332
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $274,900 +5.7% $90 / Sq Ft
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Sold $260,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2023 08/05/23 For Sale $260,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft
08/04/2023 08/04/23 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2023 08/03/23 For Sale $260,000 -- $85 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,950,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $180,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $156,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $133,144 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6254648

APN: 04-12-26-453-015