$90,900
SOLD OCT 23, 2025

408 Forrest Ave Unit 1 Springfield, IL 62702

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,504 Sq Ft
-- Built

Recently Sold

$60 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Porch
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of October 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Garrison

The Real Estate Group, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 217-638-8500 License #475176635 Listed on: 07/02/2025

The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

JAMI WINCHESTER

The Real Estate Group, Inc. License #475109074

The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,502

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 100x170
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,504 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Springfield District #186 High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-26.0-477-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,502

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Attribution Contact: Mobl: 217-638-8500
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 1504
  • KitchenDining: Dining Formal

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Extra Lot, Level
  • Construction Type: Frame, Aluminum Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School: Springfield District #186

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 100x170
  • Additional Parcels Description: 14-26.0-477-010
  • Parcel #: 14-26.0-477-009

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1501.58
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Williams Lakesha M
Bought by
Harden Tony W
Seller's Agent
Matt Garrison
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
JAMI WINCHESTER
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$90,900
Premium/Discount to List
$10,900
13.62%
Views
148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-21.78%
Original Mortgage
$89,253
Outstanding Balance
$89,253
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$1,642

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2017
Sold by
Sheriff Of Sangamon County
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2011
Closed on
Jan 13, 2012
Seller's Agent
Cheri Shadis-Baker
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
LORI WAGGENER
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
List Price
$72,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-3.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2007

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2002
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $87,500 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed -- Premier Title
Deed $70,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $37,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $89,253 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Sold $90,900 +13.6% $60 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $80,000 0.0% $53 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
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 View Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
12/08/2011 12/08/11 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2011 10/21/11 For Sale $72,900 -- $39 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

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 $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
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt Garrison

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Matt Garrison

    The Real Estate Group, Inc.

    (217) 638-8500

    346 Total Sales

    Matt Garrison
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  • JAMI WINCHESTER

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    JAMI WINCHESTER

    The Real Estate Group, Inc.

    (217) 306-1000

    1,412 Total Sales

    JAMI WINCHESTER
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  • Laura Catherwood

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Laura Catherwood

    The Real Estate Group, Inc.

    (217) 836-3406

    67 Total Sales

    Laura Catherwood
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  • Kyle Killebrew

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kyle Killebrew

    The Real Estate Group, Inc.

    (217) 321-8210

    1,989 Total Sales

    Kyle Killebrew
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  • Cheri Shadis-Baker

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Cheri Shadis-Baker

    The Real Estate Group, Inc.

    (217) 725-3534

    100 Total Sales

    Cheri Shadis-Baker
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  • LORI WAGGENER

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    LORI WAGGENER

    The Real Estate Group, Inc.

    (217) 341-6787

    257 Total Sales

    LORI WAGGENER
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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: CA1037592

RMLS Alliance

APN: 14-26.0-477-009

Illinois Sangamon County Springfield 62702

408 Forrest Ave Unit 1, Springfield, IL

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