NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2854 S Forrest Ln Decatur, IL 62521

Bayshore Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $263,000 - $394,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,149 Sq Ft
$106/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2020

Last sale price $252,650 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,557/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Lake View
  • Lake Privileges
  • Spa
  • Waterfront
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2020

Lake Decatur boat dock access and Mt Zion schools!! Very nice traditional home backs up to Lake Decatur with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Main floor has a Master Suite or could even be a Mother-in-Law suite with a bonus room and gorgeous views with sliders out to the deck. 3 wood or gas fireplaces. Kitchen boasts granite counter tops, brick walls and a nice bay window seating area. Hardwood flooring throughout the home. Upstairs Master bedroom includes a sitting area overlooking the lake, a vanity room perfect for getting ready in the mornings and a steeping tub. Walk-in closets throughout. Sit on your spacious deck, 3-season sun room or soak in the hot tub overlooking the landscaped, wooded back yard. Basement rec room has a cedar lined closet and unfinished areas with plenty of storage. Beautifully landscaped front yard with a bricked circle drive leads you to a 2 car attached garage. Park your boat on the included dock. What more could you ask for?

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Cleveland

RE/MAX Executives Plus License #471008537 Listed on: 07/10/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Sexton

Brinkoetter, Realtors License #475136451

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,226

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Docks
  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Forrest Green Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-26-477-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,226

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2844.0
  • Directions: S Franklin Rd, East on Grove Road, North on Forrest Lane
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Other
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: Forrest Green Add
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Road Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Water Body Name: Decatur
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 305.0
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Fireplace, In-Law Floorplan, Jetted Tub, Bath in Master Bedroom, Main Level Master, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Circular Driveway, Deck, Dock, Hot Tub/Spa
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Well
  • 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

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14375.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-26-477-008
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7226.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2020
Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Dallner Judy K
Bought by
Nees Sherry
Seller's Agent
Jim Cleveland
RE/MAX Executives Plus
Buyer's Agent
Michael Sexton
Brinkoetter, Realtors
List Price
$264,897
Sold Price
$252,650
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,247
-4.62%
Total Days on Market
41
Current Estimated Value
$333,703

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,053
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.11%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2017
Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Grabowski James A and Grabowski Geniel M
Bought by
Dallner Judy K
Seller's Agent
Renee Sommer
County Line Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paula Cooley
Beck Realtors, Inc.
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.31%
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 2000
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nees Sherry $253,000 None Available
Dallner Judy K $245,000 None Available
-- $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dallner Judy K $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $252,650 -4.6% $80 / Sq Ft
08/21/2020 08/21/20 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2020 07/10/20 For Sale $264,897 +8.1% $84 / Sq Ft
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Sold $245,000 -2.0% $79 / Sq Ft
02/12/2018 02/12/18 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2017 10/10/17 For Sale $249,900 -- $80 / 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 $8,297 $101,740 $30,640 $71,100
2023 $8,322 $98,138 $29,555 $68,583
2022 $7,815 $90,812 $27,349 $63,463
2021 $7,497 $84,809 $25,541 $59,268
2020 $7,226 $80,872 $24,355 $56,517
2019 $7,226 $80,872 $24,355 $56,517
2018 $5,454 $68,008 $16,034 $51,974
2017 $5,625 $69,823 $16,462 $53,361
2016 $5,747 $70,535 $16,630 $53,905
2015 $5,536 $69,288 $16,336 $52,952
2014 $5,680 $68,602 $16,174 $52,428
2013 $5,946 $71,179 $16,782 $54,397
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Cleveland

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jim Cleveland

    RE/MAX

    (217) 433-1144

    18 in this area

    579 Total Sales

    Jim Cleveland
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Michael Sexton

    Brinkoetter, Realtors

    (217) 433-1062

    12 in this area

    171 Total Sales

    Michael Sexton
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  • Renee Sommer

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Renee Sommer

    County Line Realty

    (217) 668-2321

    148 Total Sales

    Renee Sommer
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  • Paula Cooley

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Paula Cooley

    Beck Realtors, Inc.

    (217) 454-1050

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Paula Cooley
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6202783

APN: 04-12-26-477-008

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Bayshore

2854 S Forrest Ln, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 2854 S Forrest Ln, Decatur, IL 62521 since 10 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $333,703, approximately $105 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 2854 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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