$70,000
SOLD JAN 13, 2012

408 Forrest Ave Unit 1 Springfield, IL 62702

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,850 Sq Ft
-- Built

Recently Sold

$38 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fenced Yard
  • Patio
  • Garage
  • Porch

About This Home

As of March 2019

What a rehab job this home has had;custom oak kitchen,200amp elect serv,wtr htr,roof, windows,doors, rebuilt frnt porch, appls(all stay),complete bath remodel all decor & so much more. You will love the lg priv fncd dbl lot across from Adams Wildlife Sanctuary with it new gazebo(will stay), lg rooms & then the enclosed rear porch. This home just needs a new family! (garg furn not hookd up, bth antique mirror does not stay)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheri Shadis-Baker

The Real Estate Group, Inc. License #475109583 Listed on: 10/21/2011

The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

LORI WAGGENER

The Real Estate Group, Inc. License #471010674

The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $799

Parking

  • Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Additional Features

  • Fenced Yard
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$799

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Single Family
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Unit Style: 1-Level
  • Legal Description: S 50 W 170 L8 S G JONES SUB E1/2 SE 26-16-5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Tv Available
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12.4x11.4, On Level: Upper, Flooring: Carpet
  • Basement Foundation: Brick, Unfinished
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12.4x9.1, On Level: Upper, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12.7x9.9, On Level: Upper, Flooring: Carpet
  • Formal Dining Room: Dimensions: 12.8x12, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 15.2x9.2, On Level: Main, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Dining: Pantry
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22.3x12.4, On Level: Main, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 240
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 37.84
  • Finished Sq Ft: 1850
  • Total Sq Ft: 1850
  • Finished Main Level Sq Ft: 1850

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Amenities: Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Gravel
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling: Gas, Forced Air, Central Air
  • Water Sewer: Public Water, Public Sewer
  • Utility Companies: Cwlp,Ameren Illinois

Schools

  • High School: Springfield District #186

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: 100x170
  • Lot Description: Level, Extra Lot
  • Geo Subdivision: IL

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 799
  • Parcel Id Number Tax Id: 14260477009
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead Improvement
  • Tax Year: 2010

MLS Schools

  • High School School District: Springfield District #186

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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
2.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2007

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2002
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed -- Premier Title
Deed $70,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $37,900 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: RMACA115333

RMLS Alliance

APN: 14-26.0-477-009