$158,000
SOLD NOV 1, 2017

2849 S Forrest Ln Decatur, IL 62521

Bayshore Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,403 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$66 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

143 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Fenced Yard
  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2020

MT. ZION SCHOOLS-DECATUR ADDRESS! This spacious 4 bedroom home has many updates and has plenty of room for everyone! Very close to Lake Decatur! Updated kitchen with new back splash and counter tops in 2015! Upstairs flooring is a newer product made of wood and vinyl. Not only is it waterproof and scratchproof it is also beautiful! New patio in 2015 and deck re-finish in 2016! This home has replacement windows and a new roof installed in 2012! New paint in 2014! New water heater in 2017! Gas fireplace in upstairs family room! New carpet downstairs in 2016! Main floor laundry! Master bedroom has his and her closets! Fenced in back yard for children and pets and a shed! Super clean!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Neisslie

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #471009224 Listed on: 04/23/2017

Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Niehaus

Vieweg Real Estate North

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 125 x 75
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,403 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Mt. Zion Elementary And Middle School
  • Mt. Zion High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-26-476-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,311

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2403.0
  • Directions: S. Franklin St to L on Grove to L on Forrest Lane
  • Lot Size: 125 x 75
  • Property Sub Type: Other
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Bath in Master Bedroom, Main Level Master
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Shed
  • Roof: Other, Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • 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

  • Elementary School: Mt. Zion
  • High School: Mt. Zion
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mt. Zion
  • Junior High Dist: Mt Zion Dist 3

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 04-12-26-476-009
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3311.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2020
Closed on
Oct 19, 2020
Sold by
Niehaus Ryan Scott and Niehaus Erin Ruschel
Bought by
Loud Audrey J
Seller's Agent
Mark Williams
Glenda Williamson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chris Harrison
Main Place Real Estate
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$164,900
Total Days on Market
143
Current Estimated Value
$214,518

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,618
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$131,900
Outstanding Balance
$118,173
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,345

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2017
Closed on
Nov 1, 2017
Sold by
Fletcher Lora L
Bought by
Niehaus Ryan Scott and Niehaus Ruschel
Seller's Agent
Linda Neisslie
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Buyer's Agent
Erin Niehaus
Vieweg Real Estate North
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$158,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-12.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%
Original Mortgage
$126,400
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2013
Sold by
Parker Todd W and Parker Kristie A
Bought by
Fletcher Lora L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,160
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2013

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,160
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2009
Sold by
Hartman Samuel T and Hartman Valerie R
Bought by
Parker Todd W and Parker Kristie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,031
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2006
Sold by
Huebsch Drew and Huebsch Lindsay
Bought by
Hartman Samuel T and Hartman Valerie R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2006
Sold by
Mcclerren Robert S and Mcclerren Brenda K
Bought by
Huebsch Drew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,400
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $148,000 None Available
Deed $147,700 --
Warranty Deed $1,410,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $142,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $140,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $131,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,160 New Conventional
Previous Owner $6,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $129,849 VA
Previous Owner $144,031 New Conventional
Previous Owner $0 Unknown
Previous Owner $113,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,400 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $127,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2020 10/19/20 Sold $164,900 0.0% $69 / Sq Ft
08/29/2020 08/29/20 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2020 08/28/20 For Sale $164,900 +4.4% $69 / Sq Ft
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Sold $158,000 -12.2% $66 / Sq Ft
09/14/2017 09/14/17 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2017 04/23/17 For Sale $179,900 -- $75 / 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 $4,900 $62,537 $7,404 $55,133
2023 $4,906 $60,323 $7,142 $53,181
2022 $4,591 $55,820 $6,609 $49,211
2021 $4,388 $52,130 $6,172 $45,958
2020 $4,218 $49,710 $5,885 $43,825
2019 $4,218 $49,710 $5,885 $43,825
2018 $3,143 $38,855 $6,453 $32,402
2017 $3,241 $39,892 $6,625 $33,267
2016 $3,311 $40,299 $6,693 $33,606
2015 $3,190 $39,587 $6,575 $33,012
2014 $3,012 $39,195 $6,510 $32,685
2013 $3,163 $40,668 $6,755 $33,913
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Mark Williams

    Glenda Williamson Realty

    5 in this area

    175 Total Sales

    Mark Williams
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  • Chris Harrison

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Chris Harrison

    Main Place Real Estate

    (217) 422-3335

    7 in this area

    221 Total Sales

    Chris Harrison
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  • Linda Neisslie

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Linda Neisslie

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    29 Total Sales

    Linda Neisslie
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Erin Niehaus

    Vieweg Real Estate North

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6171844

APN: 04-12-26-476-009

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Bayshore

2849 S Forrest Ln, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 2849 S Forrest Ln, Decatur, IL 62521 and is currently priced at $158,000, approximately $65 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 2849 S Forrest Ln is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Meridian Middle School, Meridian High School, and Prairie Flower Montessori School.

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