Estimated payment $565/month
Welcome to 408 Forrest Avenue, a charming home located in Springfield’s north end. This spacious property features hardwood floors throughout and an inviting layout with generously sized rooms. Enjoy relaxing evenings on the front porch, which overlooks a serene nature preserve. The home also boasts a large, fenced backyard and a spacious 2-car garage, perfect for additional storage or workshop space. The basement provides even more storage options. This move-in ready home has classic charm and is ready for its next chapter.
Listing Agent
The Real Estate Group, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 217-638-8500 License #475176635 Listed on: 07/02/2025
Co-Listing Agent
The Real Estate Group, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 217-638-8500 License #475123992
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,502 | $23,877 | $3,816 | $20,061 |
| 2023 | $1,398 | $21,810 | $3,486 | $18,324 |
| 2022 | $1,316 | $20,689 | $3,307 | $17,382 |
| 2021 | $1,252 | $19,914 | $3,183 | $16,731 |
| 2020 | $1,228 | $19,944 | $3,188 | $16,756 |
| 2019 | $976 | $16,026 | $2,516 | $13,510 |
| 2018 | $1,374 | $16,330 | $2,564 | $13,766 |
| 2017 | $823 | $15,833 | $2,486 | $13,347 |
| 2016 | $748 | $14,946 | $2,347 | $12,599 |
| 2015 | $744 | $14,877 | $2,336 | $12,541 |
| 2014 | $775 | $15,360 | $2,412 | $12,948 |
| 2013 | $820 | $16,224 | $2,548 | $13,676 |
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 07/02/25 | For Sale | $80,000 | +14.3% | $53 / Sq Ft |
| 03/15/2019 03/15/19 | Sold | $70,000 | +2.9% | $48 / Sq Ft |
| 02/08/2019 02/08/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/20/2018 11/20/18 | For Sale | $68,000 | -2.9% | $46 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2012 01/13/12 | Sold | $70,000 | -4.0% | $38 / Sq Ft |
| 12/08/2011 12/08/11 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/21/2011 10/21/11 | For Sale | $72,900 | -- | $39 / Sq Ft |
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | Premier Title | |
| Deed | $70,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $37,900 | -- |
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Source: RMLS Alliance
MLS Number: CA1037592
APN: 14-26.0-477-009
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