NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2859 S Forrest Ln Decatur, IL 62521

Bayshore Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $171,000 - $230,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,530 Sq Ft
$81/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2017

Last sale price $119,000 $47 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,391/month

272 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Workshop
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fenced Yard
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of August 2017

Lots of sqft for the price in Mt Zion Schools. Very spacious rooms throughout. Living Room boast vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. Very open eat-in kitchen. Large open basement with fireplace. Master comes equipped with a wall-in closet and Master bath. Great fenced-in backyard with large freshly sealed 15X30 deck. Attached garage that runs the depth of the house with lots of built-in shelving. Complete exterior remodel in 99 which included siding, windows, roof, doors, and deck.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Vieweg

Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First License #471018186 Listed on: 10/06/2016

Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

Last Buyer's Agent

Glenda Williamson

Glenda Williamson Realty License #471004505

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,900

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 9,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,530 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Workshop
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-12-26-476-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,900

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2530.0
  • Directions: S on Franklin L on Grove Rd L on Forest Ln House on L
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • 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: Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Other, Oven
  • Has Basement: Partial, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Shed, Workshop
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security: Security System
  • 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: 9600.0
  • Parcel #: 04-12-26-476-010
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3900.02

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2016
Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Goodbred Greggory D
Bought by
Sowa Amanda R and Sowa Joshua D
Seller's Agent
Tim Vieweg
Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Buyer's Agent
Glenda Williamson
Glenda Williamson Realty
List Price
$126,500
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-5.93%
Current Estimated Value
$205,432

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,432
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.71%
Original Mortgage
$116,844
Outstanding Balance
$97,260
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$108,172

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Sorrentino Michael R and Mcnail Melody G
Bought by
Goodbred Gregory D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,900
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1995
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
Sowa Amanda R $119,000 Attorney
Goodbred Gregory D $1,450,000 None Available
-- $94,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sowa Amanda R $116,844
Previous Owner Goodbred Gregory D $136,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $119,000 -5.9% $47 / Sq Ft
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2016 10/07/16 For Sale $126,500 -- $50 / 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 $3,800 $49,852 $7,404 $42,448
2023 $3,801 $48,087 $7,142 $40,945
2022 $3,547 $44,498 $6,609 $37,889
2021 $3,383 $41,556 $6,172 $35,384
2020 $3,245 $39,627 $5,885 $33,742
2019 $3,245 $39,627 $5,885 $33,742
2018 $3,282 $40,307 $6,453 $33,854
2017 $3,958 $41,383 $6,625 $34,758
2016 $4,035 $41,806 $6,693 $35,113
2015 $3,900 $41,067 $6,575 $34,492
2014 $3,689 $40,660 $6,510 $34,150
2013 $3,849 $42,188 $6,755 $35,433
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tim Vieweg

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tim Vieweg

    Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First

    (217) 454-4037

    9 in this area

    478 Total Sales

    Tim Vieweg
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Glenda Williamson

    Glenda Williamson Realty

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6164312

APN: 04-12-26-476-010

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Bayshore

2859 S Forrest Ln, Decatur, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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