$475,000
SOLD APR 23, 2025

8 Forest Hills Dr Lincoln, IL 62656

4 Beds
5 Baths
5,707 Sq Ft
2.64 Acres

Recently Sold

$83 Per Sq Ft

30% Below List Price

382 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Wooded Lot
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of April 2025

1500 characters to describe this gem? Here goes! Showstopping 4 bedroom, 3 full/2 half bath two story walk-out brick/wood sided cul-de-sac home perched upon 2.64 wooded acres just steps from an 18-hole golf course and within WLB school district! Main floor of main home boasts a tiled foyer with an open staircase, gracious open living/dining concept with gorgeous wood flooring, ample natural light, and a central woodburning fireplace with adjacent built-ins, lovely equipped eat-in kitchen with an island and solid surface countertops, 12X15 sunporch, convenient half bath/laundry areas, 23X25 tiled rec room with a full bar (AMAZING), and a large 27X17 den with rear facing sliders. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms including a primary suite with two closets and a private tiled full bath with a double vanity, whirlpool, and a walk-in shower -- as well as a full hall bath. The basement is host to a 16X26 family room with a woodburning fireplace, half bath, mechanicals, and abundant storage. The attached guest house/office features an amazing living room with skylights and soaring ceilings, equipped kitchen, bedroom, full bath, spiral staircase to a neat upper loft, full separate walk-out basement (WOW!), and geothermal heating and cooling. Amazing and expansive rear patio and deck areas with panoramic views, covered front porch, Andersen windows, whole house fan, 4+ car detached garage, private well/septic system, front circle drive -- first class property! TRULY REMARKABLE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Seth Goodman

ME Realty License #475126097 Listed on: 03/04/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Seth Goodman

ME Realty License #475126097 Listed on: 03/04/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,677

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 2.64 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 5,707 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • W Lincoln-Brdwl Elementary School
  • Lincoln High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased

Community Details

  • Forest Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-400-006-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,677

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • PricePerSqFt: 100.91
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
  • Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Solid Surface Counter, Wet Bar
  • Living Area: 5707
  • TotalBasementSqFt: 2231
  • KitchenDining: Dining Formal,Dining Informal,Dining/Living Combo,Eat-In Kitchen,Island

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped, Wooded
  • Construction Type: Brick, Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Detached, Oversized

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Heating Systems - 2+, Forced Air, Cooling Systems - 2+, Central Air, Whole House Fan, Geothermal
  • Water Source: Private Well, Septic System

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: W Lincoln-Brdwl
  • High School: Lincoln

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.64
  • Lot Size: 0
  • Parcel #: 11-400-006-00

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6677.24
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2024
Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Faith David B and Faith Sarah S
Bought by
White Joshua and White Sierra
Seller's Agent
Seth Goodman
ME Realty
Buyer's Agent
Seth Goodman
ME Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-29.63%
Views
639
Current Estimated Value
$481,328

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,328
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.36%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Outstanding Balance
$473,641
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$7,687

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2015
Sold by
Faith David B and Faith Sarah S
Bought by
Faith David B and Faith Sarah S
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $475,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $475,000 VA
Previous Owner $520,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $245,300 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $475,000 -4.8% $83 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Price Changed $499,000 -9.3% $87 / Sq Ft
01/04/2025 01/04/25 Price Changed $550,000 -8.3% $96 / Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Price Changed $599,900 -11.1% $105 / Sq Ft
03/04/2024 03/04/24 For Sale $675,000 -- $118 / 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 $7,573 $111,740 $26,770 $84,970
2023 $6,677 $102,980 $24,670 $78,310
2022 $6,430 $96,020 $23,000 $73,020
2021 $6,272 $92,330 $22,120 $70,210
2020 $6,172 $90,960 $21,790 $69,170
2019 $6,029 $89,620 $21,470 $68,150
2018 $6,171 $89,620 $21,470 $68,150
2017 $6,190 $89,620 $21,470 $68,150
2016 $6,168 $89,730 $21,500 $68,230
2015 -- $76,850 $18,320 $58,530
2014 -- $76,850 $18,320 $58,530
2013 -- $72,490 $17,280 $55,210
2012 -- $72,250 $17,220 $55,030
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: CA1027689

RMLS Alliance

APN: 11-400-006-00